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Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw/Blue

Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw/Blue - Belgian Strong Ale

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 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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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
8974.02/5.04.01/5.0Winter11%98.7Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
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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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 guzzler67 (1272), Hanover, Maryland, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/518/20
Mar 24, 2008  
2006 Vintage. Cloudy, reddish brown appearance with a small beige head and decent lacing. Lovely aroma of soft fruit, yeast, caramel and licorice. Rich, complex flavor full of ripe fruit, sweet malts, toffee, spices and a light touch of alcohol. Smooth, full bodied, modestly carbonated mouthfeel. Sweet, long lasting finish. Absolutely delightful.


 Imperial-John (154), Mississauga, Ontario, Canada
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20
Mar 23, 2008    Updated: Oct 4, 2008
2007 bottle. Aroma: yeasty, caramel, brown sugar. Dark brown colour with tan head that disappears quickly. Sweet, bubbly, warm blend of fruity raisin, caramel and brown sugar softens the high alcohol content nicely until you try to stand up. Very clean aftertaste.


 renffisch (490), london, Greater London, England
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20
Mar 20, 2008  
2002 vintage courtesy of mes. thank you!!! Darkest brown in colour. And now... how should i write this... well, it smells like cocaine, pine and definitely medicinal. but tastes of dirty speed, with a bready note, not to forget. Its like a big hairy man on amphetamines :-)


 Gr0ve (1382), Oslo, Norway
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Mar 20, 2008  
750 ml bottle, RBNAG07. Dark brown. Tall beige fluffy head that clings to the glass. Strong dry Belgian yeast aroma. Strong banana aroma. Rich and sweet malt flavours. Smooth texture. High carbonation. Chocolate flavours with a note of caramel. Great beer.


 darkguardian (506), Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/57/104/514/20
Mar 15, 2008  
75 cl bottle at Redlight Redlight, recommended by Teech (sp?). Poured into a trappist glass. Nice big fluffy head, seems to be a little sediment but hard to tell in the light. Smells of Banana as most Grand Cru’s do. Strong alcohol flavor but not horrible so, its a sipper but a good one. That being said I find its missing some of the complexity and depth of flavor of some other beers that got lower ratings, the Brooklyn Extra Brune for one. This one could also stand with a touch more carbination to make it a little more drinkable. Well crafted but I’m not as enamored with it as some.


 Ethereal (1500), London, Greater London, England
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/516/20
Mar 15, 2008  
750ml courtesy of Mes, thanks! 2002 vintage, 8.5%. Piney, slightly medicinal aroma. Hazy mid-brown amber with heavy dark sediment. Caramel, malt and alcohol on the tongue, with a rich finish. Not bad but I don’t feel it’s a 4+.


 kmeves (1080), Mount Pleasant, Wisconsin, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Mar 14, 2008  
Bottle thanks to the cheeseman. Pours a well carbonated amber brown color with a tannish head and nice lacing. Aroma is very sweet with plums, cherries, caramel and just a hint of alcohol. Flavor is sweet brown sugar, dark fruits and warming alcohol. Thick bodied chewy texture. Long sweet finish.


 ScoWRee (275), Phila, Pennsylvania, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/58/104/517/20
Mar 13, 2008  
Pours a dark brown with a thin tan head that quickly disapears. Aroma is caramel, malty and has a hint of plum. Very nice aroma. Taste is sweet, well carbinated. Touches of brown sugar, carmel, fruit, malt with a kick of alcohol. Did I say this is nice...This is a very good Belgian Ale. 2007.



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