Belgian Strong Dark Ale Beer Reviews

Bold yet complex dark fruit aromas and flavors. High carbonation and ABV.

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Boulevard Bourbon Barrel Quad (BBQ)

by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Boulevard Brewing Company, Goblet, Missouri, Quadrupel, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 0 comments

Take The Sixth Glass add some Bourbon barrels and cherry puree and what do you get?  BBQ!  As Mark Starr so eloquently put,  the name plays tribute to the great culture of KC, Missouri in that Bar-B-Que is a staple.  I personally think this beer embodies what a barrel...

Boulevard The Sixth Glass

by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Boulevard Brewing Company, Goblet, Missouri, Quadrupel, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 0 comments

“In the sixth glass sits the Devil himself; he is a little well-dressed man, most charming and pleasant. He understands you and agrees with everything you say. He even brings a lamp to light your way–not to your home, but to his. There is an old legend...

Lucky Bucket Certified Evil

by John | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Goblet, Lucky Bucket Brewing Company, Nebraska, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 1 comment

My favorite beer man is high on this newly arrived Nebraska beer. Lucky Bucket may have been around for a while but it is new to Walt’s Wine and Spirits in Oakdale, Mn. This is my first Belgian Strong Dark Ale. Technically Belgian strong dark ales are similar to...

Great Divide Grand Cru

by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Colorado, Goblet, Great Divide Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 0 comments

Wow!  This beer holds up to just about any Quad on the market today.  Packed with wonderful flavor and boasting a hefty 11% abv it is no wonder they release it January-March (we need something to keep us warm).  Allow me to explain why this beer should be one of your...

Jolly Pumpkin Maracaibo Especial Special Brown Ale

by Taylor Birkey | American Brown Ale, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Goblet, Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 0 comments

Last night I pulled a bottle out of the cellar … one that I have been looking forward to for some time: Jolly Pumpkin’s Maracaibo Especial (Blend 5, November 2010). This bottle was gifted to me a while back and I was really anticipating it. Maracaibo...

De Struise & Stillwater Outblack

by Tom Smillie | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Belgium, Cascadian Dark Ale / Black IPA, De Struise Brouwers, Goblet, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Pint Glass, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass | 0 comments

I must say, information on this beer is limited … just like the beer.  With that said allow me to summarize what I have found in my research for this beer.  For starters it is a collaboration between De Struise in Belgium and Stillwater Artisanal Ale out of the...