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Gouden Carolus Classic

Gouden Carolus Classic

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A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
Brouwerij Het Anker

Mechelen, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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5393.84/5.03.84/5.08.5%92.4 Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Het Anker Brewery still brews "The Emperor's Beer" which is of guaranteed top fermentation and bottle conditioning 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 imporves with age) and will charm you with its warm coppery colour and its rich bouquet.

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rosebud (47), Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Apr 12, 2001  
From the 1st sip I fell in love with this beer, the aroma reminded me of banana’s as well as the flavor, very aromatic and nice bubbles, though some might not like this, I found it to be pleasant and relaxing.


jrod0510 (1), The Burgh, Pennsylvania, USA
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5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Jan 16, 2007  
This has a very rich flavor and aroma, I don’t know much about belgium beers or beers in general but this is one of the best beers I have ever tasted


 corby112 (267), philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Feb 26, 2008  
Pours a dark purplish brown with a foamy beige head. Wonderful aroma of chocolate, raisin, plum, grape, toffee, fig, and spice. Extremely smooth drinking because of the excellent balance of sweetness, spice and chocolate maltiness. One of my favorite beers.


 oberabcbbsok (679), Hoboken, Belgium
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/104/520/20
May 22, 2007    Updated: Jun 13, 2007
A full bodied great beer. A lot of taste and although sweet. Still a perfect beer for tasting. A beer you can save for years. Tasted this year a new one a beer from 1992, a beer from 87 and last but not least a beer from 1976. And still those beers are still wonderfull. A must have taste for everyone.


 dolemike1 (1105), Owings Mills, Maryland, USA
4.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/520/20
Aug 4, 2002  
#420... My new favorite beer, ordered on the spur of the moment after the waitress told me they were out of Nocturnum. On tap, deep brownish with a grape colored hue. Light head with lacing. Most amazing flavors i have had in a Belgian, with perfectly sweet grapes, plums, and banana at first, changing abruptly to tones of chocolate and cherry before ending in a sweet , yet lightly drying finish. The taste lingered long after i took a sip. As of now this stands as my new #1 until I can get my hands on my old favorite World Wide stout.




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