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Belgian-Style Dark Strong Ale

St. Bernardus Christmas

Submitted by rch on Tue, 12/29/2009 - 6:30pm
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Product - St. Bernardus Christmas
Brewed By: 
St. Bernardus
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Strength (ABV): 
10.0% ABV

St. Bernardus Christmas Ale is the youngest descendant in the illustrious family of delicious Abbey Ales by Brewery St. Bernardus. This specialty beer of 10% alc. vol. is characterized by its deep dark colour, with a creamy, thick head and a full, almost velvety taste with a fruity nose. It's a seasonal ale, brewed annually for the holiday season. The long winter nights are perfect moments to savour this ale with or without friends and to enjoy its unique, complex taste and after-taste.

Unibroue Terrible

Submitted by rch on Mon, 12/28/2009 - 12:06pm
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Product - Unibroue Terrible
Brewed By: 
Unibroue
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Strength (ABV): 
10.5% ABV

Topped by a sumptuous head of foam, La Terrible possesses a fruity aroma enriched with notes of roasted malt and Madeira. Its long lasting flavour is both elegant and full bodied.

La Terrible is a dark brown beer on lees and is part of a collection of exotic and refined Unibroue beers brewed using 100% natural raw materials. It may be drunk before a meal or as an after dinner digestive. It is equally a perfect accompaniment to the above-mentioned dishes or a pleasant alternative to coffee.

Best With: 
Grilled and smoked meats, roast beef or cervidea, refined cheeses such as Chevalier Mailloux, Cru des Érables, Rougette de Brigham and blue cheeses such as le Ciel de Charlevoix. It can equally be served alongside desserts or may be served like a Porto.

De Ranke Noir de Dottignies

Submitted by tom.byrne on Wed, 11/18/2009 - 2:41pm
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Product - De Ranke Noir de Dottignies
Brewed By: 
De Ranke
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Ale
Strength (ABV): 
9.0% ABV

The Bruery 2 Turtle Doves

Submitted by eric.mckay on Tue, 10/06/2009 - 3:03pm
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Brewed By: 
The Bruery
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian-style Dark Ale brewed with Cocoa Nibs & Toasted Pecans
Strength (ABV): 
12.0% ABV
Color (SRM): 
36º L

The second verse of our "Twelve Beers of Christmas" saga begins with caramel and toasty, nutty malt with a luscious layer of chocolate. Happy Holidays!

Scaldis Prestige de Nuits

Submitted by cyrano on Thu, 09/17/2009 - 3:14pm
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Product - Scaldis Prestige de Nuits
Brewed By: 
Scaldis
Self-Defined Style: 
Barrel aged Belgian Strong ale
Strength (ABV): 
13.0% ABV

Like the Brasserie Dubuisson's renowned Scaldis Prestige, Scaldis Prestige de Nuits is aged in oak barrels for six months. But Prestige de Nuits is made of Scaldis Noel aged in Bourgogne barrels from the world famous "Nuits St. Georges" vineyard. The result is an ale of extraordinary complexity and depth.

Ommegang Adoration

Submitted by eric.mckay on Fri, 08/14/2009 - 5:02pm
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Brewed By: 
Ommegang
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
Strength (ABV): 
10.0% ABV

Ommegang announces our first Strong Winter Ale, named Adoration, becoming available from mid-October through December, all across the US.

Ommegang Adoration, brewed in the authentic style of Belgian winter, or noel beer, is dark, strong, malty and assertively spiced.

Smuttynose Gravitation

Submitted by eric.mckay on Tue, 07/14/2009 - 10:05am
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Brewed By: 
Smuttynose
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Quad
Strength (ABV): 
6.6% ABV

This strong dark ale is brewed using a variety of Belgian specialty malts along with 200 pounds of raisin puree per batch. The resulting flavor is a viscous mix of dark fruit, rum, toffee and raisins balanced with aromatic fruitiness of the Belgian yeast. This beer has a starting gravity of 23 degrees Plato.

DeProef Lozen Boer Abt

Submitted by eric.mckay on Tue, 06/30/2009 - 12:59pm
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Product - DeProef Lozen Boer Abt
Brewed By: 
DeProef
Self-Defined Style: 
Abbey Style Ale
Strength (ABV): 
10.0% ABV
Bitterness (IBU): 
40 IBU

Named for the famous West Flanders restaurant near the brewery. The label tells the story of the restaurateur's father who smuggled cows from Amsterdam to Belgium. The beer is dark and rich, with dark fruit and spicy aromas and flavors. Layers of depth and complexity.

Awards: 
92 points World Beer Championships
September 2005 selection - Michael Jackson's Rare Beer Club
Silver Medal - World Beer Cup

Brooklyn Local 2

Submitted by jacevedo on Mon, 06/29/2009 - 3:31pm
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Product - Brooklyn Local 2
Brewed By: 
Brooklyn
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian-inspired Strong Dark Ale
Strength (ABV): 
9.0% ABV

Here in Brooklyn we've combined European malt and hops, Belgian dark sugar, and raw wildflower honey from a New York family farm to create Brooklyn Local 2. Our special Belgian yeast adds hints of spice to the dark fruit, caramel, and chocolate flavors. After 100% bottle re-fermentation, the beer reveals a marvelous dry complexity, enjoyable by itself or at the dinner table.

Best With: 
Duck, ham, mushrooms.

Urthel Vlaemse Bock

Submitted by rch on Mon, 06/22/2009 - 3:47pm
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Beer Style - Belgian Dark Ale
Brewed By: 
Urthel
Self-Defined Style: 
Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Strength (ABV): 
7.5% ABV

Discover the flames in Vlaemse Bock 7.5 Flamy Dark Ale, winner of the Bronze medal at The World Beer Cup 2008 in San Diego! With its rich foam, hoppy flavour and fine bitterness, Urthel Vlaemse Bock is a special ale with a high drinkability for lovers of the authentic Flemish brewing art. Vlaemse Bock as originally brewed for the winter, but is now available in 33 cl. (330 ml./ 11.2 FL.OZ.), 75 cl. (750 ml./1 PT. 9.4 FL. OZ.) and kegs the whole year. You can only buy Urthel Vlaemse Bock in the United States.

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