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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.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Zenwolf (257) - Waterloo, Ontario, CANADA - AUG 30, 2010
Bottle. Mix pack from LCBO. Surprised it was a good as it was. Pours very dark brown. Strong dark fruit and candy in the nose. The dark fruit continues and covers the alcohol well. Its a rich and lush beer with a dry hoppy slightly spiced finish.

3.4
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
Barrelbelly (317) - BELGIUM - AUG 27, 2010
Very nice dark beer with a strong aftertaste. The taste reminds of caramel syrup with a light roasted nuts taste.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
Wegro (285) - Fresno, California, USA - AUG 25, 2010
very sweet in flavor, alcohol is prominent but actually really tasty and flavorful. dark fruits and toffee followed by boozy warming finish that all comes together really well somehow. almost no head for some reason. very complex flavors just all over the palate. really nicely done, very satisfying.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 15/20
rubbishystuff (1202) - Chicago, Illinois, USA - AUG 20, 2010
Very nice beer. Toffee flavors and some hops. Well more hops than I expected. If you are in Gent, look up on top of one of the towers you’ll see the real Gulden Draak. Serving: Bottle and tap

3.4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 12/20
Nena (957) - Seattle, Washington, USA - AUG 20, 2010
Dark amber pour with a small sudsy off-white head. Big, slightly leathery dried fruit aroma, prune and fig, alongside a spice cake character. Syrupy caramel sweet with apple notes, bread, more dried fruit and spice. Has a promising aroma, but is too sugary to really appreciate the flavor of. It does do a great job of hiding the alcohol content, which isn’t readily detectable.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 13/20
tokyogoat (1504) - San Diego, California, USA - AUG 17, 2010
Pours a dirty brown with high carbonation, loads of dark fruits, a bit too hot.

4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
Rettep (902) - SWEDEN - AUG 12, 2010
UPDATED: OCT 29, 2011 Bottle, best before 11/2012. Dark ruby, large beige head. Aroma: dried fruits, raisins, toffee. Taste: port, raisins, toffee, cherries, fruity, malty and quite sweet. Full-bodied, almost moussy.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
topherh (1709) - Kearney, Missouri, USA - AUG 11, 2010
Pours a reddish brown with a thick beige head. Aroma is sweet and fruity. Flavor is sweet caramel, toffee, ripe fruit, with a hint of hot alcohol in the finish.


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