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Brewed by Brouwerij Van Steenberge
Style: Abt/Quadrupel
Ertvelde, Belgium

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common

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RATINGS: 367   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.58   EST. CALORIES: 315   ABV: 10.5%
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Gulden Draak, lonely at the top for 25 years, now gets company
The birthday present: Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple, an enrichment of the Gulden Draak range.
An ode to the past and to the city of (9000) GHENT The Gulden Draak is named after the gilded statue on top of the belltower of Ghent. Such eminent symbol, that has been standing firm for over 6 centuries, deserves equally grand beers. The unsurpassed Gulden Draak as dark tripel of 10,5% alcohol gets, after 25 years of growing success, quite an addition, the Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple.

All features of the Gulden Draak The extremely rich and complex taste sensation and the stable beer head can also be found in the Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple. The sweet caramel touches, however, are still reserved for the Gulden Draak.

With addition of extra malt The new recipe, on basis of 3 different kinds of malt added in a volume of 4 times the content in lager, provide the Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple with a deep golden amber colour and a fruity scent. Together with the smooth and subtle sweet taste ensures this a wonderfully accomplished bouquet.

In line with the traditions of Brewery Van Steenberge Just like the other specialty beers of Brewery Van Steenberge is the Gulden Draak 9000 Quadruple a beer of high fermentation with secondary fermentation. A wine yeast is used for the secondary fermentation, which also contributes to the grandiose taste.


most recent ratings

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
Ungstrup (26268) - Citizen of the universe, DENMARK - APR 8, 2012
Bottled. An amber beer with a lazing orangey head. The aroma has notes of malt, alcohol, and over ripe fruits. The flavor is sweet with notes of over ripe fruits, malt, caramel, spices, leading to a dry alcoholic finish.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
yespr (26115) - Copenhagen O, DENMARK - APR 8, 2012
33 cL bottle, courtesy of Ungstrup. Pours clear and golden orange with a small white head. Aroma is toasted malty and light caramelish. Sweet caramelish, light fruity and vague yeasty. Toasted and light caramelish into a smooth malty finish.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
gam (2666) - brisbane, AUSTRALIA - APR 6, 2012
Light bronze pour small head medium carbonation aromas yeast alcohol dark fruit earthyness spice flavours cinnamon clove sherry dried fruit yest citrus dark fruit the finish smooth aftertaste citrus dark and dried fruit yeast spice alcohol a sweet quad

3.2
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
Defreni (2050) - Husum, DENMARK - APR 4, 2012
Flaske: Mørkeorange klar øl med et skumhoved. Duften er sødlig maltet, megen alkohol. Minder om den normale gulden draak, men ikke så balanceret. En sødlig alkoholbombe kan man vist bedst karakterisere øllen som.

3.5
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
Fratto (2328) - Arlington, Texas, USA - APR 3, 2012
On tap at World of Beer. Dark pour with a small head. Aroma is sweet malt, plum, and alcohol. Taste is pepper, clove, candy, a little banana, almost minty, and tons of dark fruit.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
beerbastard (502) - Mesa, Arizona, USA - APR 2, 2012
UPDATED: APR 20, 2012 Got my 750 bottle @ Sun Devil. It’s delicious, malty nose with distinct yeast aromas. Sweet fruity maltiness balanced with hops, along with some enjoyable alcohol burn. Good smooth finish with some heat. Reminds me of a great tripel. Very full palate. I like it because its not too sweet, but a nice balance with the hops being stronger then most quads.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
RB1 (115) - Gilbert, Arizona, USA - APR 1, 2012
750ml bottle purchased at Tops Liquors, Tempe, AZ. Pour is reddish bronze. Big creamy colored head, that persists through the duration of the drink. Some lacing. Aroma is malty, yeasty and lots of dark fruits. Taste is full bodied, smooth and complex. Sweet, with malt and dark fruits dominating. Some background nutty flavors coming through. High alcohol content is well hidden. Finish is fruity, somewhat bitter, with just the right amount of big beer warmth. Nice Quad.

3.5
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
thanatosti (588) - NETHERLANDS - MAR 30, 2012
33 cl. bottle @ home. Amber colour with an off-white head. Yeasty aroma and smell. Spicy taste, likewise to the normal Gulden Draak. Heavy carbonated.

3.3
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 1/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
CloudyHead (39) - Brussels, BELGIUM - MAR 28, 2012
Earthy aroma. Sweet bitter taste. Fruity alcoholic palate that surprises pleasantly at first but somehow gets too much for a full glass.

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
JanEric (833) - Meppel, NETHERLANDS - MAR 25, 2012
Dark blonde, with dense white head. Aroma shows up yeast, alcohol, some malts and a sweetness like almonds or walnuts. Bitter taste, fizzling by the alcohol. Strong, full bodied, dry. A fair beer, but very hevay in the finish by the amounts of alcohol that dominates the beer.


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