Not just a higher ABV version of the Belgian Dark Ale, these beers also offer large amounts of complexity, flavor, and character.
Ranging from a dark amber to a very deep brown, the deep roasted malt generally offers relatively large amounts of sweet and toasted malt flavors along with dark fruit esters and spicy phenols from the yeast. Hop flavors and bitterness are generally low - just enough to keep the sweetness in check.
Generally served at cellar temperature - 55-57 degrees - in a beer snifter, stemmed tulip glass, chalice, or large wine glass. Pour carefully - this style is generally bottle conditioned, and so may have yeast still in the bottle. Try not to let that last little bit with the yeast into the glass.
Dark Matter is a higher gravity, Belgian Strong Dark Ale. True to character, the roasted biscuit malt and sweet candied sugar aroma are deep and rich on the nose, which naturally delivers a Big Bang on the tastebuds!
An amalgam of flavors. Dark fruity sweetness from the yeast blends with a deep malt backbone. Rich malt characters finish off the profile with light lingering roasted and chocolate malts. (Description provided by company)
Caldera's Vas Deferens Ale is a Belgian-style ale with a unique twist incorporating a little snip of this and a little snip of that. This is an extremely rare release, as this ale is not meant to reproduce. (Description provided by company)
North Coast Brewing Co. is proud to partner with the Thelonious Monk Institute of Jazz in support of Jazz education. The Brewery makes a donation to the Institute for every bottle of Brother Thelonious Belgian Style Abbey Ale sold.
Initially, a very good mouthfeel of alcohol and softness. This is followed by an increasing bitterness, partially from the hop, but also from the roasted malt and chocolate malt. Towards the end a nice balance between bitterness, sour and sweet. (Description provided by company)
The Chimay Blue Cap, "baptized' "Grande Reserve" in 750 ml bottles is a dark Trappist beer with a powerful aroma, the complex flavour of which improves across the years. It was first brewed as a Christmas beer, explaining the presence of a "vintage".
Gulden Draak is a high fermentation beer with secondary fermentation. For the secondary fermentation, wine yeast is used. This also contributes to the unparalleled taste.
At Struise, we love all the beers we make. However, if there should be only one that we should call our ‘flagship’ with right and reason, it’s Pannepot.
A deep mahogany, Belgian-style brown ale brewed with beet sugar, raisins and Belgian-style yeast.
Strong malt flavor, roasted aromas with chocolate, brown rum, and spice.
Slightly sweet. Enhanced by accents of roasted malt, cocoa, ripe fruit and dark spices with a smooth finish like an old port. (Description provided by company)