Belgian Strong Dark Ale Beer Reviews

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

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Avery The Beast

by Noel | Avery Brewing Company, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Colorado, Goblet, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 0 comments

Stick a fork in me. I’m throwing down my weapons. Waving the white flag. Laying down under the bus. Alright already; I’m done. I surrender. This beer owned me. From first pour to last sip, it was utterly dominant … The Empire Strikes Back dominant. It beat me into...

Allagash Odyssey

by Michael Larson | Allagash Brewing Company, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Goblet, Maine, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass, Wood-Aged Beers | 2 comments

I’ve saved this treat for just such a special occasion. The last evening of a great weekend ‘up north,’ I was happy to share with family. It poured into a tulip glass wonderfully, a solid beige head formed at about an inch, looking like a liquid bed...

Dogfish Head Raison D’Être

by Mike | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Delaware, Dogfish Head Craft Brewery, Goblet, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 0 comments

In the world of beer, there are Belgians and there are Germans. In many ways, I like to think that this dichotomy can be used to characterize much of the beer world. Belgians are most notably understood in contrast to reserved brewing practices of their neighbors to...

North Coast Brother Thelonious Belgian-Style Abbey Ale

by Taylor Birkey | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, California, Goblet, North Coast Brewing Company, Snifter, Tulip, United States, Wine Glass | 0 comments

If I’m completely honest, I would say that Belgian-style ales don’t really get me that excited. Whether they be genuine Trappist ales from Chimay or Rochefort, or simply “Belgian-style” homages like the North Coast one I’m reviewing...

Struise Pannepot Reserva 2008

by Tom Smillie | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Belgium, De Struise Brouwers, Goblet, Quadrupel, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass | 0 comments

Founded in March of 2001 De Struise Brouwers (roughly translated “the sturdy brewers”) has become a world renowned brewing operation. What started out as a means to provide visitors of an ostrich farm with good beer, Urbain Coutteau and Philippe Driessens, along with...

De Dolle Oerbier

by Tom Smillie | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Belgium, De Dolle Brouwers, Goblet, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass | 0 comments

I don’t really know how to review this beer. After doing a quick wiki search and then consulting the brewer’s website I’m not sure what to include. Here’s what I’ll do! You visit the website and check it out for yourself. You will find all the information on the odd...