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Piraat 10.5%

Percentile
91
overall
Brewed by Brouwerij Van Steenberge
Style: Belgian Strong Ale

Ertvelde, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
9923.57/5.03.57/5.010.5%78.1Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Piraat is a wickedly rich and rounded brew that packs a mighty punch. The powerful glow builds up from inside. Deep golden with a subtle haze. Lots of hops and malt. Mild sweetness. Reminiscent of bread dough, spices and tropical fruits.
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 brianprentiss (473), Portland, Oregon, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/104/513/20
Feb 19, 2008  
I think I’m coming to the conclusion that I really don’t love Belgian Strong Ales. American Strong Ales yes, but not BSA’s, at least not as much as they cost. This one’s decent but not something I’d go out of my way to find.


 TheBeerOrg (1567), Kentucky, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/514/20
Feb 18, 2008  
On tap at Rich O’s - Pours bright golden with a mostly receding wispy off-white head. Aroma of bubble gum, pineapple, pears, candied malt, herbs, and alcohol. Taste is herbal with notes of banana, bubble gum, and sugar. Mouthfeel is full bodied, lightly sticky with lush carbonation.


 allfreej (358), Louisville, Kentucky, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Feb 17, 2008  
Bottled. Pours dark gold, with a foamy off-white head. Nose is fruity (grapes) and caramel. Flavor is caramel, sweet, alcohol, with a grape-like vinous taste. Finish has some hops, slightly bitter, with alcohol notes. Mouthfeel medium-thick.


 leninthedesert (112), Nevada, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Feb 14, 2008  
Great citrusy-crisp aroma. Full flavor - mostly citrus and the unmistakable belgian yeast. Finishes spicy over the alcohol flavor...rich and warm...wonderful....


 JohnnyJ (1307), Carlsbad, California, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Feb 13, 2008  
Pours a slightly hazy golden yellow with medium sized white head. Good lacing. Fruit, bread, spice, sweet malt, citrus, banana, and a little bit of floral hops. Pretty nice belgian ale, but not one of the best.


 RedSox2004 (354), Pacific Palisades, California, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/105/518/20
Feb 12, 2008  
11.2 oz bottle poured into a Chimay chalice with a surprisingly small head, but the bubbles were noticably large. Not sure what that means, but there it is. Sweet, almost candy-like aroma with a smell that reminded me of freshly cut wood. Taste was outstanding: sweet maltiness, dark fruits like plum, nicely balanced with a hint of hops. Alcohol is definitely present but not overpowering. Very lively carbonation, full-bodied and very smooth. Truly an outstanding beer, and among the better Belgian strong ales I’ve had.


 clingman71 (245), Centerville, Ohio, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/515/20
Feb 10, 2008  
Bottle. Pours a golden yellow with a huge head. Aroma of fruit and spice. Initial flavor is malty sweet with hints of fruit and spice. The flavor dries near finish with more of a spice and hop presence. This is a big beer, but very drinkable.


ShKincaid (9), Pennsylvania, USA
does not count click to see why this rating of Piraat 10.5% does not count
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Feb 8, 2008  
11.2 oz bottle. pours golden yellow with a nice head. Clean citrus aroma. Smooth, refreshing, crisp taste. You dont really notice the alcohol level. Very drinkable - definite favorite.



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