76 | Helles Hefe Weizen | ![]() |
80 | Rodenbach Caractère Rouge | ![]() |
92 | School Of Brett: Claussenii + Bruxellensis | ![]() |
78 | Intinction - Sauvignon Blanc | ![]() |
86 | Funky Foeder Cherry | ![]() |
Style Information |
The style of Belgian Dark Ales covers a wide range of Belgian beers. These can include a darker version of an existing beer (using darker malts). The color ranges from medium amber to brown. The aroma should have the usual notable Belgian spiciness, as well as strong malt tones. Flavors should follow the aroma with the malts dominating, and a slight spicy tone. Hop characteristics should be low. ABV should also be somewhat low, in the range of 4% to 6%. |
Glassware | Description |   |
Pint Glass | Pint glasses are what most people recognize as a typical beer glass. There are actually three different types of pint glasses - shaker pints, nonic pints and tulip pints. The shaker ... [more] |
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Snifter | Typically used for serving brandy and cognac, a snifter is ideal for capturing the volatiles of aromatic beers, such as Belgian ales, India Pale Ales, barleywines and wheat wines. The shape helps... [more] | ![]() |
Goblet | A goblet (or chalice) is a large, stemmed, bowl-shaped glass. The distinction between goblet and chalice is typically in the glass thickness. Goblets tend to be more delicate and thin, while the ... [more] | ![]() |
Mug | Typically very heavy and sturdy. A mug (or stein) is most commonly made of glass or stoneware. Traditionally German, one advantage is clinking glasses together without worrying about breaking th... [more] | ![]() |
Wine Glass | Wine glasses come in many shapes that are styled specifically to certain varietals of wine. The shape of the glass is very important, as it concentrates flavors and aroma. Wine glasses can be div... [more] | ![]() |
Tulip | A tulip glass not only helps trap the aroma, but also aids in maintaining large heads, creating a visual and olfactory sensation. The body is bulbous, but the top flares out to form... [more] |
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Beer | Consumed | |
1. | Matacabras by Dave's Brew Farm | 33 |
2. | Thumbprint Chocolate Abbey by New Glarus Brewing Company | 22 |
3. | Big Red Coq by Brewery Vivant | 18 |
4. | 1554 Brussels Style Black Ale by New Belgium Brewing Inc. | 9 |
5. | Rare Vos (Amber Ale) by Brewery Ommegang | 5 |
6. | Black Orchard by The Bruery | 4 |
7. | Long John Ale by Red Brick Brewing Company | 4 |
8. | Grand Cru by Kuhnhenn Brewing Company | 4 |
9. | Mocha Belgique by Hardywood Park Craft Brewery | 3 |
10. | Odd Notion Fall '09 by Magic Hat Brewing Company | 3 |
Beer | Avg Score | |
1. | Thumbprint Chocolate Abbey by New Glarus Brewing Company | 92 |
2. | Humulus Bruin by The Bruery | 90 |
3. | Matacabras by Dave's Brew Farm | 88 |
4. | Stouterik by Brasserie De La Senne | 80 |
5. | Yuletide Abbey Ale by Great Waters Brewing | 80 |
6. | Grotten Brown / Grottenbier by Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV | 80 |
7. | Conspiracy by Midnight Sun Brewing | 80 |
8. | Big Red Coq by Brewery Vivant | 80 |
9. | Abby Six by Victory Brewing Company | 78 |
10. | Chambly Noire by Unibroue | 78 |