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Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

Schlafly Quadrupel

Submitted by tom.byrne on Wed, 01/05/2011 - 9:37am
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Product - Schlafly Quadrupel
Brewed By: 
Schlafly
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Style Quadrupel
Strength (ABV): 
12.0% ABV

Schlafly Quadrupel is, as its name implies, a serious beer. But don’t be intimidated. This fourth beer in our bottle-conditioned Belgian-style beer series has a rich, malty backbone that is generously balanced by select, fresh hops to create a luscious, smooth character. Sharing it with friends enhances the enjoyment, whether in front of a roaring fire or at the finest dinner party.

This beer pairs perfectly with all types of food, particularly those with assertive flavors. Remember to store this at cellar temperatures and serve it slightly chilled.

Best With: 
Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.

Great Divide Grand Cru

Submitted by tom.byrne on Tue, 12/21/2010 - 2:49pm
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Product - Great Divide Grand Cru
Brewed By: 
Great Divide
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Style Dark Ale
Strength (ABV): 
11.0% ABV

Grand Cru is our very special Belgian-style dark ale. Imported malts give it a round malty richness, and the fruity complexity and slightly spicy character come from brewing with a proprietary Belgian yeast strain. Don’t let the name fool you; while it may be a special occasion beer, this medium-bodied, elegant incarnation is anything but snobbish.

Best With: 
Roasted chicken with thyme, braised short ribs, oven roasted vegetables, grilled sweet potatoes, roaring 40′s blue cheese, bread pudding.

Struise Pannepot

Submitted by tom.byrne on Wed, 12/08/2010 - 5:02pm
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Product - Struise Pannepot
Brewed By: 
Struise
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Ale
Strength (ABV): 
10.0% ABV

In the early 1900s, the village of De Panne, close to the French border, was famous for two things -- the ‘Pannepots,’ or fishing boats, that could be seen along the coast, and the unique dark ale enjoyed by the local fishermen. Our Old Fisherman’s Ale is a tribute to these hardy sailors and their rich, flavorful brew. Unfiltered. Unpasteurized. Bottle-conditioned in 33cl and 75cl.

Best With: 
Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.

Brooklyn Cuvée Noire

Submitted by tom.byrne on Wed, 11/03/2010 - 5:13pm
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Product - Brooklyn Cuvee Noire
Brewed By: 
Brooklyn
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Strong Ale
Strength (ABV): 
8.7% ABV

They said the Belgian yeast was too spicy. Too…unpredictable. But he didn’t care. Didn’t care that black ales with German, British and American malts didn’t normally go out with Belgians. The Brewmaster threw caution to the wind and went ahead and joined them anyway. The result is Brooklyn Cuvée Noire

Best With: 
Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.

Emelisse Winterbier

Submitted by tom.byrne on Fri, 10/29/2010 - 6:57pm
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Product - Emelisse Winterbier
Brewed By: 
Emelisse
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Winter Ale
Strength (ABV): 
8.5% ABV

Style: Strong Dark Ale, refermentation in bottle

Color: dark ruby; dissipating off-white head
Tasting Notes: dark fruit, dates, subtle spice, silky

Best With: 
Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.

De Dochter Van De Korenaar Embrasse

Submitted by tom.byrne on Fri, 10/29/2010 - 6:15pm
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Product - De Dochter Van De Korenaar Embrasse
Brewed By: 
De Dochter Van De Korenaar
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Strength (ABV): 
9.0% ABV

Style: Fully-malted Strong Dark Ale - brewed with a unique combination of 8 different malts; refermentation in the bottle
Color: rich brown, lasting khaki head
Tasting Notes: aroma of chocolate malt, coffee, & smoke; vanilla, cocoa, toffee, smoke, full-bodied, richly complex

Best With: 
Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.

Contreras Valeir Donker

Submitted by tom.byrne on Fri, 10/29/2010 - 4:35pm
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Product - Contreras Valeir Donker
Brewed By: 
Contreras
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Dark Ale
Strength (ABV): 
6.5% ABV

Style: Dark Ale, refermentation in bottle
Color: dark ruby, creamy off-white head
Tasting Notes: rich fruit aroma; malt sweetness, fig, toffee

Best With: 
Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.

't Gaverhopke Extra

Submitted by tom.byrne on Thu, 10/28/2010 - 6:09pm
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Product - Gaverhopke Extra
Brewed By: 
't Gaverhopke
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Quadrupel
Strength (ABV): 
12.0% ABV

Color: hazy, murky amber
Tasting Notes: yeasty, estery, fruity aroma. hugely complex palate; sour-ish, caramel, dried fruit, vinous, red wine, striking balance

Best With: 
Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.

La Botteresse Ambrée

Submitted by tom.byrne on Thu, 10/28/2010 - 5:11pm
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Product - La Botteresse Ambrée
Brewed By: 
La Botteresse
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Strong Ale
Strength (ABV): 
8.5% ABV

Beer brewed with Pale Ale malt and roasted malt.Spicy beer very long finish.

Best With: 
Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.

De la Senne Equinox Winter Beer

Submitted by tom.byrne on Wed, 10/20/2010 - 3:20pm
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Product - De la Senne Equinox Winter Beer
Brewed By: 
De la Senne
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Winter Ale
Strength (ABV): 
8.0% ABV

Winter beer, powerful and complex, the Equinox is distinguished by its rich, malty character and slightly chocolaty notes.

Best With: 
Generally speaking, Belgian ale is a gastronomic miracle. The delicate spicy and fruity nature of these ales, accentuated by the distinctive Belgian yeast strains, pairs beautifully with lamb, mussels, and semi-soft cheeses such as gouda, havarti, and tilsit.
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