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Tröegs Mad Elf

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11% Brewed By Tröegs Brewing Company 200 Hersheypark Dr Hershey Pennsylvania USA North America (717) 534-1297 https://www.troegs.com Did you experience Tröegs Mad Elf? Give us your review below.

Hank The Belgian Stout

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 11.5% Brewed By Old Forge Brewing Company 282 Mill St Danville (PA) Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 275-8151 www.oldforgebrewingcompany.com Good people drink good beer. Is Hank The Belgian Stout good? Let us know with your review below.

Fort Wheelers Stronghold Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.8% Brewed By Turkey Hill Brewing Co. Pub & Grille 991 Central Road Bloomsburg Pennsylvania USA North America (570) 387-8422 http://www.turkeyhillbrewing.com/ Does Fort Wheelers Stronghold Ale tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Rude Elf’s Reserve (formerly Rudolph’s Reserve)

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 10.5% Brewed By Bethlehem Brew Works 569 Main St Bethlehem Pennsylvania USA North America (610) 882-1300 www.thebrewworks.com/bethlehem-brew-works Have an opinion about Rude Elf’s Reserve (formerly Rudolph’s Reserve)? Submit your review below.

Sarcophagus

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By Brasserie des Fontaines 11 Chemin Des Quarts Les Verchers-sur-Layon Pays de la Loire France Europe +33 (0)6 99 66 33 90 http://brasserie.fontaines.free.fr/ Want to share your review of Sarcophagus? Submit your review below.

Grand Cru

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Allentown Brew Works 812 W. Hamilton Street Allentown Pennsylvania USA North America (610) 433-7777 www.thebrewworks.com/allentown-brewworks/ Did you try this beer? Enter your review of Grand Cru in the below form.

Cascade Bain De Brugge

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.75% Brewed By Cascade Brewing / Raccoon Lodge & Brewpub 7424 SW Beaverton-Hillside Hwy Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 296-0110 www.raclodge.com Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Cascade Bain De Brugge make you […]

Hard Bop Brown

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9% Brewed By Upright Brewing Company 240 N Broadway #2 Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 735-5337 www.uprightbrewing.com Did you experience Hard Bop Brown? Give us your review below.

Little Brother

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8.5% Brewed By The Commons Brewery 1810 SE 10th Ave Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 343-5501 www.commonsbrewery.com Does Little Brother tie the room together? Give us your review below.

Living Proof

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.6% Brewed By New Old Lompoc Brewery 1621 SE Bybee Blvd Portland (OR) Oregon USA North America (503) 232-1728 www.lompocbrewing.com Good people drink good beer. Is Living Proof good? Let us know with your review below.

Grand Cru De Pelican

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.5% Brewed By Pelican Pub & Brewery 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr Pacific City Oregon USA North America (503) 965-7007 www.yourlittlebeachtown.com/pelican The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain […]

Cuvee De Phillipe

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Pelican Pub & Brewery 33180 Cape Kiwanda Dr Pacific City Oregon USA North America (503) 965-7007 www.yourlittlebeachtown.com/pelican Remember that Benjamin Franklin is quoted as saying ‘Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy’. Did Cuvee De Phillipe make you happy, let us know […]

Rogue Fifteen Thousand Brew Ale (Brew 15,000)

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 6.5% Brewed By Rogue Ales 2320 SE OSU Dr Newport (OR) Oregon USA North America (541) 867-3660 http://rogue.com The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. […]

John’s Locker Stock 15K

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): Unknown% Brewed By Rogue Ales 2320 SE OSU Dr Newport (OR) Oregon USA North America (541) 867-3660 http://rogue.com The dude abides. Does John’s Locker Stock 15K? Submit your review below.

Red Light District

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 9.4% Brewed By Double Mountain Brewery & Taproom 8 4th St Hood River Oregon USA North America (541) 387-0042 http://doublemountainbrewery.com Did you experience Red Light District? Give us your review below.

The Marooned Belgian

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 13.7% Brewed By Deschutes Brewery 901 SW Simpson Ave Bend Oregon USA North America (541) 385-8606 www.deschutesbrewery.com Buy the ticket, take the ride. How is The Marooned Belgian? Let us know below.

Malheur Wild Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7% Brewed By Deschutes Brewery 901 SW Simpson Ave Bend Oregon USA North America (541) 385-8606 www.deschutesbrewery.com Beauty is in the eye of the beer holder. Share your review of Malheur Wild Ale below.

Maiden Oregon Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Deschutes Brewery 901 SW Simpson Ave Bend Oregon USA North America (541) 385-8606 www.deschutesbrewery.com Are you a fan of Maiden Oregon Ale? Enter your review of Maiden Oregon Ale below.

Trappist Strong Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 8% Brewed By Barley Brown’s Brewpub 2190 Main St Baker City Oregon USA North America (541) 523-4266 http://barleybrowns.com The human brain only operates as fast as the slowest brain cells. Excessive intake of alcohol, as we know, kills brain cells. But naturally, it attacks the slowest and weakest brain cells first. […]

Holiday Ale

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Jun 232013

Alcohol by Volume (ABV): 7.2% Brewed By The 3 Brewers 275 Yonge St Toronto Ontario Canada North America (647) 347-6286 www.les3brasseurs.ca Thank you sir, will you have another Holiday Ale? Give us your review below.

Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale Traits

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Beer Style Description

Belgian dark strong ales are amber to dark brown in color. Often, though not always, brewed with dark Belgian “candy” sugar, these beers can be well attenuated, ranging from medium to full-bodied. The perception of hop bitterness is low to medium, with hop flavor and aroma also in this range. Fruity complexity along with the soft flavors of roasted malts add distinct character. The alcohol strength of these beers can often be deceiving to the senses. The intensity of malt character can be rich, creamy, and sweet with intensities ranging from medium to high. Very little or no diacetyl is perceived. Herbs and spices are sometimes used to delicately flavor these strong ales. Low levels of phenolic spiciness from yeast byproducts may also be perceived. Chill haze is allowable at cold temperatures.

Alcohol By Volume Range

8-11

IBU's Range

20-35

Aroma

Complex, with a rich malty sweetness, significant esters and alcohol, and an optional light to moderate spiciness. The malt is rich and strong, and can have a Munich-type quality often with a caramel, toast and/or bready aroma. The fruity esters are strong to moderately low, and can contain raisin, plum, dried cherry, fig or prune notes. Spicy phenols may be present, but usually have a peppery quality not clove-like. Alcohols are soft, spicy, perfumy and/or rose-like, and are low to moderate in intensity. Hops are not usually present (but a very low noble hop aroma is acceptable). No diacetyl. No dark/roast malt aroma. No hot alcohols or solventy aromas. No recognizable spice additions.

Appearance

Deep amber to deep coppery-brown in color (“dark” in this context implies “more deeply colored than golden”). Huge, dense, persistent cream- to light tan-colored head. Can be clear to somewhat hazy.

Flavor

Similar to aroma (same malt, ester, phenol, alcohol, hop and spice comments apply to flavor as well). Moderately malty or sweet on palate. Finish is variable depending on interpretation (authentic Trappist versions are moderately dry to dry, Abbey versions can be medium-dry to sweet). Low bitterness for a beer of this strength; alcohol provides some of the balance to the malt. Sweeter and more full-bodied beers will have a higher bitterness level to balance. Almost all versions are malty in the balance, although a few are lightly bitter. The complex and varied flavors should blend smoothly and harmoniously.

Mouthfeel

High carbonation but no carbonic acid “bite.” Smooth but noticeable alcohol warmth. Body can be variable depending on interpretation (authentic Trappist versions tend to be medium-light to medium, while Abbey-style beers can be quite full and creamy).