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Bethlehem Brew Works Belgian Dark Ale


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A Belgian Ale brewed by
Bethlehem Brew Works

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania USA

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82.91/5.02.88/5.0Summer6.9%0 Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Dark mahogany in color with a luscious sweet malt body and a toasted bread flavor. Our belgian dark ale is no light weight either, at 6.9% this is a beer that can sneak up on you!

clueo (88), Pennsylvania, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/56/103/514/20

Nov 23, 2007  
I had this beer on tap at the Beth Brew Works. The color is dark and heavy in appearance, but not quite as heavy taste wise. A slighly sweet finish. A good Belhian Dark.

 Rciesla (712), Brick City, New Jersey, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/105/55/104/59/20
May 26, 2008  
Draft. Pours a dark brown body with a thin head. Aroma and flavor are dominated by malt, light abv in the flavor.


 weeare138 (924), Collegeville, Pennsylvania, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/104/512/20
Nov 8, 2007  
On tap at the brewpub. Served in a heavy, dimpled chalice... Appears a dark brown with ruby red edges when held to the light. Light tan head fades into a hearty collar. Streaky lacing is left behind. Smell is of oatmeal, cocoa powder, banana, caramel, and light diacetyl highlighted with buttercream. Taste mimics the aromas with grainy, nutty, raisin flavors that seem to pull through. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, creamy, and smooth. Well balanced.


 NicerInPerson (334), North of Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
2.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/104/510/20
Nov 4, 2007  
The aroma was caramel with some diacetyl and molasses and a light bit of chocolate with a vinous nature. The beer arrive brownish black with very little head and just wisps of it existed at the edge of the liquid surface. The flavor was chocoaltd and diacetyl and a strong acrid acidiy and winey character dominated. Chocolate was the most notable flavor and the finish was dry, make that bone dry with a lasting diacetyl and chocolate. The body was medium and the beer had a low carbonation level. Some alcohol warming was present. Not a very good beer at all. Skip it.Pint at BBW.


 Beerded_one (1551), Croydon, Pennsylvania, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/512/20
Oct 27, 2007  
Draft sampled at brewery. Pours dark brown in color with a beigh head. Aroma of toasted malts, caramel, roast, and a hint of molasses. Flavor is caramel, belgian yeast, bread, and notes of some ginger




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