Piraat 10.5%

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

750 ml corked and caged bottle pours a bright cloudy golden with a decent off white head of large bubbles that leaves some lacing in my glass. Bready, fruity citrus and spice aromas, fruity pear, apple, lemon and spicy flavors. Full bodied with a mildly carbonated, smooth mouthfeel, sweet finish with alcohol present, very drinkable for the alcohol content.

This was very good ale I thought. A nice belgian strong,with a citrusy fruitness too it that I liked. I have had several beers from the Van Steenberge brewery and I have yet to be dissapointed. Nice rich golden color with moderate carbonation, there was indeed a doughy flavor to it, that made it slightly chewy. It also had a good dry tartness that increased as the beer warmed, I hope to be able to come across another one of these.

Tropical fruit flavoring is very noticeable along with some spice. Different and very good.

I have had this beer several times over the years. Somehow I keep forgetting how much I enjoy this brew, yet on those occasions when I happen upon it again - I am reminded. Sampled from an 11.2 oz brown bottle this brew pours a hazy pale golden color with a huge white head that leaves lots of lacing. The aroma is sweet, tangy and yeasty with a hint of spice. The flavor is sweet and sugary with a strong yeasty element and a hint of citrus and pepper on the finish. Very nice.

Shiver me timbers, this is one damn fine Belgium brew! Pours a cloudy golden color with a willing head and lotsa fine lacing. Rich yeasty pineapple aroma. Creamy spice flavor with a gripping mouthfeel and lingering sweet marmalade and bread aftertaste with a hop tingle. Raise the Jolly Roger because I’m off to plunder some more of this delicious booty!

On tap at Eulogy’s, Philadelphia, PA. ABV 10.5%. Clear golden yellow Belgium stong ale having no discernable head. No discernable carbonation. Nice sweet malt and fruity ester aromas. Medium bodied that starts with slight sweet malt and fruity grape flavors. Finishes dry with light malt aftertaste. No discernable bitterness. Definite alcoholic warmth. Excellent drinkable Belgium strong ale.

Poured a murky, dull orange with a great white head. Fruity and floral aroma. Thick, fizzy palate. Flavors of citrus fruits, metalics, a little sweetness that is balanced by bitter hops and malts. As the beer warmed the tropical, citrus fruit and the sweet flavors were really accentuated. It’s perfect for just sipping and enjoying for an hour or so. I least that’s what I did with it.

The head falls thin, but doesn’t break. The lacing sticks a little, but not much, and the color is a bright gold throughout. The smell is clovey, fruity, and crisp. The taste is a little fruity with burnt sugar, and as I it warms flavors of orange and apple. The mouthfeel is crisp, but not harsh. Drinkability is great, the beer is crisp, refreshing and fruity, but still soft.