Belgian Strong Dark Ale Beer Reviews
Bold yet complex dark fruit aromas and flavors. High carbonation and ABV.
by Team | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Belgium, Chimay (Trappist), Goblet, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
Michael: Late this evening, I padded down to the fridge and prepared to sip the much-anticipated Chimay “Blue.” Accompanying the sampler pack I had recently purchased was a brief, but informative and meaningful booklet, describing the true beauty behind the beer. As...
by Tom Smillie | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Belgium, Goblet, Quadrupel, Snifter, Trappistes Rochefort, Tulip, Wine Glass |
Here is what I found for the second of Rochefort’s brews known as #8. Appearance: Darker than #6, more of a brown-ruby hue. Head was the same tan color, but there seems to be a more consistent replacement of surface foam. Aroma: Every pronounced and more predominate...
by Michael Larson | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Canada, Goblet, Snifter, Tulip, Unibroue, Wine Glass |
As Unibroue has produced some beer that has very much agreed with my palate, I was excited to give this Strong Red Ale a try. “The Damned” poured an amber, outlined by a fading bronze around the edges. The puff of a head diminished to a few pillowy pockets floating on...
by Michael Larson | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Canada, Goblet, Snifter, Tulip, Unibroue, Wine Glass |
Michael: This morning, after pushing the shovel down my snow-covered driveway for the last time, I stood sweating, aching and wished it was kosher to drink beer in the morning. While I acted on my better instincts and vied instead for a piping cup of Dunkin’...
by Michael Larson | Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Belgium, Goblet, Huyghe Brewery, Snifter, Tulip, Wine Glass |
This year, I went Christmas-crazy. Maybe it was for lack of much of the holiday spirit last year, I don’t know, but I have done everything. My wife and I baked Christmas cookies for eight hours straight. We put up garlands and our christmas tree and planned an...