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Gouden Carolus Noël (Christmas)

Gouden Carolus Noël (Christmas) - Belgian Strong Ale

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 Percentile 
98
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 
6793.87/5.03.86/5.0Winter10.5%95.4Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
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Commercial Description:
For the Christmas and New Year festivities the Gouden Carolus range is now extended to include this seriously heavy strong brown ale. Het Anker are thus rekindling a long lost tradition from the days of yore when they marketed Cardinal Christmas and Anker Christmas.
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 drewbeerme (2224), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/516/20
Dec 12, 2007  
12/12/07, 750ml bottle, Christmas 2004 vintage. pours murky brown with off white head. nose is loaded with rum raisins, plums, and lots of toffee. flavor is initially sweet toffee, raisins, hints of rum and port wine. it sort of thins out towards the finish while the aged malts become clear with port wine and caramelized plums. alcohol is well hidden. body is medium. This has aged well and its really tasty but perhaps this peaked at 2 years.


 pet3rman (206), Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/510/105/519/20
Dec 11, 2007  
Dec 2007 2005 (aged): Excellent!! Really aged nicely. Aroma of fruit and malt. Really smooth with minimal alcohol burn. Body maintains fullness. Great stuff. Thanks to Fatheads, Pitts.


 JK (2945), Richfield, Minnesota, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/105/518/20
Dec 10, 2007  
Seriously heavy it is. Perhaps the best Christmas beer ever. The aroma is loaded with malt and fruit, but spice as well. Some coriander and liquorice. Anise in the flavor with more sweet malt and dark, fermenting fruit. Some red wine, port. Exceptionally full palate. World Class. I look forward to trying my 2005.


 hombrepalo (745), Chicago, Illinois, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/517/20
Dec 10, 2007  
2007, poured a dark amber color, hints of sugar and light spices. nice tan head. sweet taste hoppy too. medium mouthfull, nice bitter ending. warming finish.. I liked it alot!


 tomciccateri (496), Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/516/20
Dec 9, 2007  
Christmas 2006 version poured with with a thick tan head and produced bold aromas of raisins and candi sugar. Flavors offered hints of maize and liquorice. Overall slightly sweet dark malt flavors dominated, with a slightly warming finish. Nice.


 fishingnet (1045), Brandon, Florida, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Dec 8, 2007  
Bottle. Pours a slightly hazy dark amber/brown with a one finger lasting tan head that leaves good lacing. Aroma of caramel, sweet fruit, light spices, and light floral hops. Taste is the same as aroma. Medium full mouthfeel with a mild amount of bitterness and a hint of alcohol. Very good.


 TheBeerOrg (1563), Kentucky, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Dec 8, 2007  
Pours dark brown with reddish hues and a mostly receding wispy light tan head. Aroma of tropical fruits: banana, pineapple, lemon, and flowery esters. Taste of caramel, cherry, wood, banana, and peaches. Mouthfeel full bodied, lightly sweet with lush carbonation.


 gnoff (3560), Göteborg, Sweden
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/514/20
Dec 8, 2007  
(33 cl bottle, thanks larsniclas!)
Apparently purchased one year ago before our tasting session.
Deep ruby red color, tan to brown head. Scent is alcohol, sweet, milky and spicy. Marzipan as well, also solvents. Spicy and alcohol taste, also milk and a slight bit acidic. Medium high bitterness.Smooth nice mouthfeel.



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