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Gouden Carolus Classic 3.83 685

Gouden Carolus Classic

Percentile
98
overall
Brewed by Brouwerij Het Anker
Style: Belgian Strong Ale

Mechelen, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
6853.84/5.03.83/5.08.5%94.7Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Het Anker Brewery still brews "The Emperor’s Beer" which is top-fermented and bottle conditioned following traditional methods. Its high gravity (O.G. 1080-85) combines the warmth of wine and the freshness of beer. Gouden Carolus is one of the strongest and most exciting beers in the world. After lengthy maturing and conditioning, it is bottled unfiltered, giving a beer which is rich in vitamins and 100% natural. Gouden Carolus has unlimited storage (it even improves with age) and will charm you with its warm coppery colour and rich bouquet.
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 sunevdj (1785), Copenhagen OE, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/517/20
Apr 15, 2006  
YEHAA 400 :-D Pours a dark red amber with an off-white dimminishing head. Moderate sweetness with some bitterness. Aromas of caramel, fruits, yeast (light) and port. Full creamy body with a soft caarbonation. Slightly bitter finish with some alchohol notes.


 rudolf (1783), Buffalo, New York, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/105/515/20
Aug 10, 2008  
Rich brown, tan head with very nice lacing. Nose is plum, raisin, caramel, tons of other dark fruits, yeast, honey, sweet heaven. Flavor is yeast, toffee, caramel, tobacco and dark fruits, rich malt. A bit of hoppiness comes out in the finish, along with more yeast and a very rich fruit pit flavor. Body is stunning - very soft, turning to ultra light bubbliness when it hits my tongue. Just wow.


 ryan (1781), Beltsville, Maryland, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/514/20
Jun 11, 2007  
Bottle provided by kegoguinness. Clear red body with small, off-white head. The aroma is vinous, brown sugar, herbal, spice and plums. The flavor is slightly sweet, raisins, prunes, toffee, candi sugar and light spice. Medium body with soft carbonation and a warm finish.


 Jerre (1762), Waregem, Belgium
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Jan 17, 2007  
Bottle 33 cl. Aroma: caramel and slightly alcohol. Brown colour, small, light brown, head. Caramel flavour with some spiciness. Medium-body. Taste is sweet-bitter.


 sneagrams3 (1759), St. Louis, Missouri, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/517/20
Jan 31, 2007  
330ml bottle. Hazy brown hue with defined ruby highlights. Thick, creamy off-white head. Sweet smokey nose. Strong caramel and toffee aromas. Hints of cooked sugar and cinnamon spices. Apparent alcohol nose. Full bodied with a smooth malty sweetness. Toffee notes with a warming alcohol note. Burnt sugar sweetness. Cocoa. Slight citrus lemony yeast note. Long and sticky, but on a lighter note. These guys make fantastic beers!


 tarjei (1757), Bryne, Norway
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Mar 20, 2009  
33 cl bottle at Ris Ras, Århus - shared with Roger. Copper color, nice off-white head. Aroma is very fruity. Flavor is fruity and very sweet, hops and alcohol. Very dry finish. Lovely.


 daniele (1738), Italy
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Jul 30, 2007  
scura buona sciuma profumi molto complessi cioccolato note dolci caramello molto riscaldante


 plovmand (1730), Helsinge, Denmark
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Aug 8, 2008  
Bottle. poured dark reddish brown with a fluffy beige head. Very fruity aroma with notes of yeast, candy, caramel and malts. Flavour is dark fruits, berries, dark brown sugar and caramel. Great mouthfeel.



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