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

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution

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RATINGS: 1674   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.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Onslow (639) - Kalamazoo, Michigan, USA - SEP 19, 2011
Pour from a 12 oz bottle. Muddy dark brew with thinish brown head. Aroma of molasses, dark fruit 9figs, raisens) and alcohol. Taste follows the aroma with a boozey kiss at the finish. Very sweet, seems a little fetid but tastes OK. Sticky palate.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
rodenbach99 (1750) - Longueuil, Quebec, CANADA - SEP 18, 2011
Bouteille blanche de 33cl. (Merci Patrick). Bière brune avec de beaux reflets rouges. La mousse est beige foncée. Le nez est agréable avec des notes de chocolat, d’épice et de caramel. La bouche est au premier abord sucrée, ensuite il y a des belles notes épicées. Le chocolat est présent. Une amertume d’alcool est présente en fin de bouche. L’effervescence est marqué. Une très bonne bière.

4.2
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
psilosophy (259) - vitry en artois, FRANCE - SEP 18, 2011
Bouteille de 33cl. Brun-rougeâtre, belle mousse crêmeuse de bonne tenue. Arômes intenses, malts torréfiés, fruits séchés : pruneaux, figues. Alcool bien masqué. Sucrée à la perfection, superbe sensation en bouche. Trouvée à Vanuxeem - Ploegstaert.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
BrewSwedeShu (4) - Wellington, NEW ZEALAND - SEP 17, 2011 does not count
This is a mouthful of pure Belgian gorgeousness - dark sweetness but with a refreshing twist.

3.6
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
beerisgoodforu (645) - Nørresundby, DENMARK - SEP 13, 2011
Bottle. Pours a dark ruby red color with a frothy off white head. Aroma is of dark fruits, brown sugar, bready notes, alcohol, chocolate and some fruity yeast esters. The flavor is quite dark fruity too, with lots of dried dark fruit like figs and raisins, along with some breadiness, almost like the Danish dish ’’øllebrød’’, brown sugar, chocolate, alcohol and some caramel. The body is medium with a chalky and dry mouthfeel. Overall a nice Belgian Strong Dark Ale, but I have had better.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Block (850) - West Lafayette, Indiana, USA - SEP 11, 2011
This is probably my favorite Belgian thus far. Lots of flavor without the heaviness. Clean and crisp with tons of hops and alcohol.

3.9
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
emeinz (190) - Minnesota, USA - SEP 8, 2011
Bottle to chalice. Smells sweet with a little boozy aroma. Small fruit notes. Dark brown pour with a large off-white head. Sweet taste with hints of raisin. Medium body, slightly creamy. Overall a very good beer. I love a good belgian ale and this definitely qualifies.

3.8
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Dolphy (3) - Santiago, CHILE - SEP 8, 2011 does not count
Cerveza cremosa, buen cuerpo, aromas van desde frutos secos, caramelo, y alcohol. Poco amargor. Se me hizo un poco hostigante, de todas maneras, buena cerveza.


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