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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
9054.02/5.04.01/5.0Winter11%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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jthg (68), Austin, Texas, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Nov 26, 2009  
The first thing I noticed about the 2007 version of this beer is the alcohol notes on the aroma. It wasn’t offensive, but definitely present. The beer pours a dark amber/brown that shines red in the glass without much head. With the alcohol, the beer has a fresh sweet caramel nose with a slight date smell. The taste mirrors the aroma and as the beer warms up, more alcohol notes are noticeable in the taste. Good beer. And, if I were to have the pleasure of drinking this beer again, I would drink it cold!


pompelmoes (36), Belgium
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/517/20
Nov 26, 2009  
Dark chesnut colour with fine beige foam on top. Rich nose with hints of brown sugar, dried fruits, caramel, plumpudding and spices. Taste is complex, full with nice roundings and smooth elements like candi, dried plums, nutmeg and soft hops. Alcohol well hidden.


redeyeloon (9), Colorado, USA
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4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/58/104/518/20
Nov 25, 2009  
2009 750mL -> trappist glass. Pours a dark reddish brown with tan head. Head laces slightly. The nose is quite dynamic: molasses and gingerbread followed by orange peel and eventually pecan - top notch. The tasting is quite pleasant milk chocolate and maple syrup - not as complex to the tongue as the nose would suggest. This ale is very sweet and has only a hint of bitter at the finish. The mouthfeel is creamy and syrupy. Overall, this is an excellent belgian brown, though sweeter than I prefer. Cellaring is definitely in order. If only I could get this product unrefrigerated.


Bricks (24), USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/104/518/20
Nov 22, 2009    Updated: Nov 26, 2009
Aroma was sweet. Smelled of candy and fruit -- great. The taste of the beer was exceptional and I barely tasted the 11%. Syrupy, fruity, smooth. Might have been a little too sweet, but otherwise, no complaints.


 Pipper (235), Ohio, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/515/20
Nov 21, 2009  
Bomber into glass: dark ruby pour with only slight ring of very light tan head. I guess I didn’t expect it to be so sweet but it was beautifully done -- not too sweet. Good malts, a little yeast and caramelized banana flavor.


annahawk (10), Sweden
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/516/20
Nov 21, 2009  
Bottles. Dark redish brown in colour. Nose of caramell and banana. Tasted of banana and vanilla. A bir sweet. A new favourite...


KristianH (6), Malmö, Sweden
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3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/55/103/512/20
Nov 18, 2009  
Deep brown appearence. Aroma of banana and dirt, rich and deep impact. Tastes of red wine and with a distinct fiery tone.


 NoiZe (1290), Mooi Zeist, Netherlands
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/103/515/20
Nov 10, 2009  
Vintage 2000 Edition, thnx Skortila!:
Black, brown colored brew. Malty, port-like aroma, not heavy. Flavor is malty, sugary sweet, raisin and a port-like aftertaste. Flavor becomes more and more smooth after warming up. At first it’s a bit thin, then it’s more smooth. Watch out for the left-overs in the bottle. Overall very enjoyable, but not really that special.



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