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Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw/Blue

Percentile
99
overall
Brewed by Brouwerij Het Anker
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Mechelen, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
9004.02/5.04.01/5.0Winter11%98.7Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Every year on the 24th of February, the birthday of "Charles the fifth", the Brewery brews the Gouden Carolus "Cuvee of the Emperor" in a limited quantity and with an eye on the highest quality and tradition. This unique brewing, with only extra fine Belgian hops and with a higher alcohol level, guarantees a better evolution in the time, than the already known Gouden Carolus. This beer, as all our beers, is 100 % natural, with no preservatives, no adjuncts and no chemicals. We bottle it in bottles of 75 cl and closed with a quality cork. Excellent to store several years. Every year the public is invited to assist to the brewing process.
Was 8% abv in 2000-2002, 10% in 2003 and 11% in 2004.

DISCLAIMER: This is a dark beer and the label has a blue diagonal line.
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springcreekale (11), Jackson Hole, Wyoming, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/105/519/20
May 25, 2009  
The 2004 is an especially good year- this beer ages well, poors well, has great aroma, ok color- and great lasting flavor. I was picking up some sweet raisins- and molasses- great if you can find it.


 scoth (274), Fort Collins, Colorado, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/517/20
May 23, 2009  
Labeled 2007. Reminder to self, do not drive and then drink a Belgian ale, very foamy. Pours cloudy, dark chocolate brown, with a huge, overflowing head, and good lasting lacing. Smells of caramel, plum, banana, apple, molasses and leather. Medium, velvety smooth body. Sweet malty flavor with lots of intense fruit, cherries, apple, plum, banana, some bread and citrus too. A very big beer, spilled, all over the kitchen.


 mikalooch (163), , New Jersey, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
May 22, 2009  
Bomber. Pours a deep and dark crimson color with a nice head when poured right. Aroma is sweet syrup with dark fruit, plum and raspberry. Very sweet taste, banana, plum, and powdered sugar with a hint of malt in there somewhere. Alcohol is potent but not overpowering. Nice beer, I prefer it a little on the warm side.


 jcwattsrugger (5223), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/515/20
May 22, 2009  
@Redlight Redlight-on tap-pours a rich tan head that laces and deep red color. Aroma is dark fruit, medium malt. Taste is very sweet dark fruit-raisin/plum, some licorice, brown sugar, some alcohol. Interesting.


 Adenila (936), Denmark
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/518/20
May 21, 2009  
Rating # 6 from the danish beer festival 2009. Among my favorite beer styles and this could easily become one of my favorites in this category! Rock solid belgian power ale with a hefty fruity and vinouse nose with notes of raisin, honey, suger and other dark fruits. Flavor is sweet and powerfull with nice alchohol notes. Awsome!


 NJBeerman013 (771), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
May 19, 2009  
Draft. Hazy dark brown in color, very fruity aroma, flavor is smooth, fruity, honey and caramel. The body is full, but not heay. It is light and creamy. Very good.


 jkwalking05 (1483), Arlington, Texas, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/516/20
May 18, 2009  
Dark brown in color with a good sized beige head. Aroma is of chocolate, caramel, raisin, brown sugar, and dark fruits. Taste is raisin, brown sugar, booze and caramel. Smooth mouthfeel with light carbonation.


martinemde (1), San Diego, California, USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw/Blue does not count
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
May 17, 2009  
2007 750ml tasted in mid-2009. Really great aroma of caramel and banana with a little bite of alcohol. I really love the smell of this beer. Still has carbonation and no gunk in the bottom of the bottle. Nice pour with a little head and the expected grand cru amber color. Sweet and lightly spiced taste with a bitter finish.



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