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Piraat 10.5%

Piraat 10.5%

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A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
Brouwerij Van Steenberge

Ertvelde, Belgium

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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8573.58/5.03.58/5.010.5%73.5Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Piraat is a wickedly rich and rounded brew that packs a mighty punch. The powerful glow builds up from inside. Deep golden with a subtle haze. Lots of hops and malt. Mild sweetness. Reminiscent of bread dough, spices and tropical fruits.

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rosebud (47), Portsmouth, New Hampshire, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Nov 14, 2000  
One of the best belgian beers I have ever had, truly a delight!


 Drew Blood (151), Mt.Prospect, Illinois, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Apr 2, 2001  
This is the finest Belg. I have ever tasted, bar none. Light, complex, a thing of beauty. I can’t drink as many as my palate desires. The label is so incredibly cheezy, but what is inside is sooo special.


 seuinoz (136), Chicago, Illinois, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Feb 6, 2002  
when the description says it packs a mighty punch they are not lying. the aroma is that of lemon and fruit the flavor is very strong with the hit of alcohol with first sip then when the beer starts to warm the alcohol is not as strong this ale keeps me on my feet i really enjoy the punch it gives that is why i gave it a 10+ on my list of fav beers


outlaw99 (14), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Dec 15, 2001  
Had this last night for the first time, best brew I’ve ever had. Previous reviewer gives it a 5/20??? But then again he calls Crown Royal a ’stellar’ whiskey. The only thing Crown Royal has going for it is the packaging and that’s it, it tastes like crap. CC 12yo is 10 times better than Crown Royal and about the same price. Have an acquaintance whose son thinks Crown Royal is the greatest, when he comes over she buys cheap whiskey, puts it into an old Crown Royal bottle, and he doesn’t know the frigging difference.


 GreatLibations (1299), Sasquatcho, Arizona, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Feb 13, 2006    Updated: Aug 18, 2006
I caught a glimpse of it’s viscosity as I poured the first few ounces. Full nectar indeed as I smile. I see the tiny bubbles form this thick froth, as it rises the aroma spills from the goblet into the air creating a symphonic prelude of the olfactory sense. Dough, spices, florals, tropicals, malts, as I watch the goblet fill with golden honey nectar I anticipate it’s crescendo. Just as I suspected, a full bodied ale with flavors perfectly ballanced to confirm this fine ensamble. A touch of sweetness lends just the right amount of distraction to soften the high alcoholic disposition. Banana fruit, vanilla, bubblegum, spice, honey, w/ an asprin tingle on the finish. As with most fine Belgian’s let this one warm a bit, the flavors will intensify. Highly recommended. This is a utility brew.



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