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Gulden Draak

Score
9997
OVERALLStyle
Brewed by Brouwerij Van Steenberge
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Ertvelde, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution

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RATINGS: 1671   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.79   EST. CALORIES: 315   ABV: 10.5%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Gulden Draak is a high fermentation beer with secondary fermentation. For the secondary fermentation, wine yeast is used. The white bottle, the black banner, the golden dragon and the red letters, constitute a stylish result that has no equal among the many Belgian special beers. Gulden Draak can be drunk as an aperitif or dessert, or whenever you have the time to sit back and relax. But this barley wine is also perfect with and in stews, especially the Ghent variety. It is also a plus in sauces for red meat, such as a bordelaise. It is particularly suited as a dessert beer, especially in combination with dark chocolate.


4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Markm2151 (57) - toledo, USA - FEB 5, 2012
Draft. Chocolate toffee flavor, nutty roasted undertones. Creamy mouth feel. Warm alcohol, caramel right off the bat on flavor and aroma.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 17/20
zaf (10) - ITALY - FEB 5, 2012
birra dall’aroma delicato,caramello,cioccolato all’apparenza il colore va dal rosso allo scuro,il gusto è molto dolce e maschera la gradazione alcolica,non è molto corposa e il finale è lungo e caldo.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
chicagodri (1599) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - FEB 4, 2012
Bottle. Pours gold with a white head. Aroma of spice. Solid beer, nice and fruity. Sweet and almost had a little pineapple in there.

3.7
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Hair6a11 (924) - Illinois, USA - FEB 3, 2012
Bottle; Pour is murky dark brown/ amber, with a fine bubbled khaki head that retains well - some sticky lacing is present here as well. There are some interesting, sweet caramel and toffee sweetness on the nose, with dark fruits present as well. Candied sugar , definitely - it’s nice. Probably the highlight of the beer feature wise. The flavor profile isn’t quite as nice.. ...More sweetness out of the gate really - mild bittering hops, caramel, brown sugar, marshmallows, and more dark fruits here - some plum skins.. with some molasses ... i suppose. The prickly carbonation is a little annoying, i guess - Interesting brew though

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
yayforbeer (733) - Orange Park, Florida, USA - FEB 2, 2012
Pint on tap at Kickbacks, Jacksonville. Dark amber beer with a light tan head. Sweet Belgian aroma. Flavor is smooth and lightly sweet with caramel and dark fruits. Very enjoyable to drink, tasty and little hint of the high alcohol. Excellent.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
CasperRuben (33) - - JAN 30, 2012
dark brown color with nice head, pretty big yet balanced taste, medium bitterness & medium sweetness

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
andregoncalves (195) - Lisbon, PORTUGAL - JAN 30, 2012
Dark redish color. Medium head. Medium to high sweetness. Low to medium carbonation. Caramel roasty aroma.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 15/20
Gription79 (593) - Bountiful, Utah, USA - JAN 27, 2012
12 ounce bottle. An amazing fruity aroma. Yeast driven with a huge malt character. Dark stone fruits. Dry finish. Easy drinking, full of flavor, very nice.


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