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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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
675	3.84/5.0	3.83/5.0	8.5%	94.5	Trappist 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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jimmack (1221), Nutley, New Jersey, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Apr 17, 2007

330ml. bottle. Dark brown with red highlights and a thick tan head. Aroma of sweet caramel, dark dried fruits and black licorice. The licorice really comes out in the flavor. Unfortunately, I am not a fan of anise flavored drinks. Bitter dark chocolate, molasses, dried fruits and some sweet spices round out the flavors.

footbalm (1218), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Feb 9, 2008

Had this a zillion times. Love this brewery. This has the ,uh oh, "classic" nose that a good BSA is supposed to have. Lots of exotic spices and very ripe fruit. A good Tripel or BSA always seems to have the same flavors. Very ripe bananas and coriander or someting. Very Good beer

zebracakes (1215), Washington DC, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Sep 2, 2006

On tap. Dark brown with cream colored head. Aroma is caramel, molasses, raisin. Flavor is the same and slightly spicy. Nice sweetness without being overpowering.

Ober (1200), Bommelerwaard, Netherlands

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	9/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Jan 24, 2008

A dark beer of 8,5 %. Very malty aroma with a lot of caramel and banana. A beer with a complex taste. The flavor sticks in your mouth. The head is medium creamy.

eczematic (1198), Sydney, Australia

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Oct 18, 2001 Updated: Nov 24, 2004

excellent stew of roast, dark chocolate, prunes, caramel, fat sweet malt, coriander, astringent spice. some hot alcohol. should cellar magnificently, at the moment it’s a bit raw and scattered.

wilkie (1191), Raleigh, North Carolina, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	16/20

Jan 14, 2005

Bottle. Red-brown, hazy with medium tan head and lacing. Lovely Caramel aroma. Flavor is light, caramel and alcohol in aftertaste. Sweet finish. Good beer.

Miguel (1181), Saint-Ours, Quebec, Canada

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	9/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	19/20

Apr 9, 2006

Robe rubis très claire surmontée d’une mousse beige mince. Arômes de cersies, d’épices, d’alcool, de malt et de bonbon. Saveurs de bonbon, de cerise, de levure et d’épices.

RichJ7 (1175), Cullman, Alabama, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Jul 6, 2007

Pours a deep, cloudy brown with a thick, fluffy off-white head. Rich, malty nose. Strong malt flavor, lightly toasted. Nice alcohol warmth. Very, very nice.

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