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Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Rood/Red

Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Rood/Red

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89
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A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
Brouwerij Het Anker

Mechelen, Belgium

bottled
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1133.59/5.03.58/5.010%73.1Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
To celebrate the 10th anniversary of the "Cuvée van de Keizer Blauw", the brewery launched a blond-version : Cuvée van de Keizer Rood. This beer is similar to the previous Gouden Carolus Easter Beer. Blond rich beer that is brewed each year during the easter period. It contains several types of malt and during brewing 3 herbs are added. It's golden blond colour, it's high alcohol concentration of 10 %, it's full and balanced taste make this beer into a source of vitality and strength which will appeal to the demanding beer taster. For ideal tasting pour out gently in one pull to a temperature round 7-8° C. Served with pride it is drunken with respect. This pleasant golden blond beer is chosen for he who loves a richer, somewhat spicy and refreshing beer.

Disclaimer: This is a blond version of the Cuvée Van de Keizer, introduced in 2008. The label has a red diagonal line.

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 padrefan98 (659), (San Diego) Santee, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20

Jun 20, 2008  
On draft at Torornado in San Diego. Flavors of clove and some spice. Very good.

 Skinnyviking (2971), Copenhagen, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20
Nov 29, 2008  
Bottle. High fluffy and long lasting white head. Slighly hazy yellow body. Alcohol dominated fruity aroma of mainly lemon with notes of coriander. Highly carbonated fruity flavor with lemon and coriander. Alcohol well hidden. Long aftertaste.


 DA (2586), Portland, Oregon City, Oregon, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Nov 28, 2008  
From the bottle pours a lightly cloudy gold with a tall white head. Very floral nose of dried apricot and esters. Sweeter palate, while still a good carbonation to it. Lots of fruity sweetness throughout, almost a touch buttery in the finish. Quite a bit of hot booziness to the finish.


 larsniclas (3079), Gothenburg, Sweden
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Nov 28, 2008  
[Bottled] Slightly hazy golden with a white head. Aroma with marcipan. Pretty much of grassy hops in the flavour. A bit too much alco-feel.


 heavy (536), Split, Croatia
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
Nov 27, 2008  
02/11 0.75 l bottle @ Hopdevil pub, Zagreb, shared with Doggythedog. 2008 vintage, of course. It poured slightly murky golden body with medium sized head. Strong and impressive yeasty aroma with banana,orange, tart, a bit of sour apples and hints of other spices like cinnamon. Flavor was pleasantly malty, sweetish caramel and cookies, but also slightly sourish for notable hops. Yeast is obvious as well. However, I must admit it misses some body. Long, slightly sweet cookie and vanilla finish rounds the beer to higher level than my expectations were. Carolus series of Het Anker didn’t disappoint again. Very nice beer, but not nearly as its dark brother. What a big four brews in a row!


 m4rest88 (107), Beverly Hills, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/515/20
Nov 27, 2008  
Pours with a large fizzy and frothy head. The aroma is so strong on this beer that it can be smelled permeating the air from a good 6 feet away. The smell is largely of yeast, citrus, and a tad bit of alcohol if one smells very carefully. Sweetish alcohol fruity taste all the way through Medium mouthfeel with very light carbonation Not a bad brew. Thanks to bman1113vr for sharing a bottle with me! Looking forward to trying the blue one soon.



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