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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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nate443 (1), Ohio, USA
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4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/59/104/518/20
Jan 23, 2008  
Poors a cherry brown with small off white head which disapates after a few minutes. aroma of caramel, roasted malts, brown sugar, and a hint of almost a peanut butter type. Flavor starts aweet and finishes with a tingle of alcohol. Beer is very well balanced and not overpowering at all. great brew.


 beerbill (1937), Laurel, New York, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/516/20
Jan 18, 2008  
750 ml bottle - 2007 Vintage. Pours a dark brown with some reddish highlights when held against a light. Moderate, somewhat dense, light tan head that lasted until about mid-glass. Very pleasant aroma of caramel, barrel syrup, brown sugar and alcohol. The flavor profile is very similar and is definitley tilted to the sweet side. Warming alcohol sensation at the finish, but not overpowering. Very good.


 TheJester (700), Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/104/517/20
Jan 16, 2008  
750 mL bottle. (2006 vintage.) Dark, translucent copper with some sediment and no head. Sharp aroma with dark fruit (plums, figs, etc), bubblegum, and maybe a little fresh maple syrup. The flavour is full and complex; again the dark fruit, a little alcohol, malt, spice and caramel. Not a lot of bitterness. Full body. Leaves a sweetness in your mouth. Medium to low carbonation. Very nice.


 SuperDave70 (1157), Beautiful Sunny Mesa, Arizona, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/517/20
Jan 14, 2008  
2007 edition, 75cl bottle from BevMo, poured into a tulip glass. A dark brown color with a light tan head and minimal lacing. Strong aromas of alcohol, raisins, plums, and yeast. Complex malty flavor, marked with plums and licorice. A good beer, but nearly overpowering.


 AmEricanbrew (1808), Doing Rogue, Louisiana, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/103/518/20
Jan 9, 2008  
75 cl. bottle from 2003. Has a ruby brown hue with an off white head. Massive fruity aroma of raisons, plums, pudding bread, and dark caramels. The flavor profile runs the spectrum, from malty caramel, vanilla extracts, to raisons, dates, and Hawaiian sweet bread. All this wrapped in a smooth, medium body. Finishes with a warming alcohol mellowness. 2005


 nightrider (373), encinitas, California, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/517/20
Jan 5, 2008  
Poured from the tap. Dark amber in color with minimal head. Aromas of sweetness and yeast. Smooth mouth feel. Flavors of sweet malt, sugar, yeast, fruit. Nice finish. Distinctive brew.


ba2008 (25), USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/518/20
Jan 2, 2008  
Pours a dark amber with a short, creamy head. Nose is slightly spicy, notes of cinnamon and a faintly cloves. Decent mouth feel, thought not the same velvety smoothness of the bottled version. Good body. Nice clean finish.


 allfreej (358), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/104/518/20
Jan 1, 2008  
2007 bottling. Poured dark brown with golden highlights. Clear, with a tan, foamy, dense head. Aroma was grapes, esters, sweet, alcohol, and a hint of spice. Flavor was sweet, malt, alcohol, spice, fruit, and caramel. Finish was medium dry and complex, with an alcohol undertone. Mouthfeel was nicely carbonated and a little creamy and slick.



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