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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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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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PC (1), USA
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4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/105/519/20
Jan 13, 2008  
I tried this belgian ale for the first time tonite. I thought it was excellent. To me, it smelled like flowers and it tasted like honey. I am sincerely grateful to my brother for sharing a bottle with me.


 davidm (186), Melbourne, Australia
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/105/519/20
Sep 27, 2009  
Bottle 330ml. Mind-blowing. Aroma has biscuits, chocolate, port, and dark fruit. Flavour starts sweet, to explode in a combination of bitter-sweet notes that last long. Full-bodied, nice mouthfeel, and some alcohol in the finish. Dark brown in colour with a long-lasting but thin head.


 fishman (349), Philadelphia, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Nov 24, 2001  
#300!!! Tried this because the bar didn’t have the Flemish sour ale I had requested. Was pleasantly surprised to find a nice copper colored brew with a fine lace of bubbles lining the glass. Slightly dry and mild with a hearty malty/alcohol taste. Wonderful, fruity taste that only improves as it warms.


 mmather (113), Colorado, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/519/20
Jul 28, 2003  
Wonderful caramel flavor and mouthfilling, smooth flavor. Alcohol evident, but deceiving. Absolutely world class.


 Sammy (4051), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/104/520/20
Nov 11, 2004    Updated: Jul 31, 2005
better than a wine, better than a port. Beautiful wine dark. Like a great barleywine, and can be aged for years more.Gorgeous aroma, cherries. Sweet raisin, plum, light brown sugar dry mix. Complementary spices of clove and cinammon wit cherry. Can drink anytime for satisfaction. Medium mouthfeel, not overpowering.This is not the same as the Classic.


 Skeegle (499), Maryland, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/104/510/104/518/20
Apr 7, 2008    Updated: Aug 5, 2008
Another beautifully complex masterpiece. Buckets and boxes of candied fruit and a few minor vinous notes to follow the pride. Pours a beautiful thick brown like apple cider. No yeast what so ever in this one, almost like an extremely toned down sour ale. I loved it, and at a mere five bucks a 1pt 9oz bottle, I’ll be picking this on up regularly, along with anything else I see from Het Ankler. I am so impressed with their beers I wondered how I haven’t had more--so many more--before.


 smith4498 (921), Miami, Florida, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/105/519/20
Mar 9, 2008  
Pours dark brown with light brown head. Aromas of raisins, figs, candy sugar and licorice. Taste is sweet and malty. Creamy mouthfeel and mild carbonation make this real easy to drink. One of my favorite beers from what is becoming one of my favorite Belgian breweries. The more I drink their beers the more I love them.



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