Style Information

Belgian Strong Dark Ales range in color from amber to dark brown. The aroma has notes of dark candy sugar, mild dark fruits and roasted malts. Hop presence should be minimal. The taste also has a low hop presence, with roasted malts and dark fruits standing out. There may also be a mild hint of residual sugar sweetness, which can offset the usual alcohol notes. This style generally holds up well to secondary flavor additions, and some brewers will flavor the beer with spices, chocolate or other strong flavors. The feel is generally medium to full. ABV ranges from 7% to 11% or higher. IBUs are low to medium and range from 20 to 50.

Glassware	Description
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]
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]
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]
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]

	Beer	Consumed
1.	Monk's Blood by 21st Amendment Brewery Café	41
2.	Cuvee De Tomme by The Lost Abbey / Port Brewing Company	41
3.	The Angel's Share (Bourbon Barrel) by The Lost Abbey / Port Brewing Company	37
4.	Mad Elf by Troegs Brewing Company	37
5.	The Angel's Share (Brandy Barrel) by The Lost Abbey / Port Brewing Company	36
6.	Maudite by Unibroue	30
7.	09.09.09 Vertical Epic Ale by Stone Brewing Company	25
8.	Noel de Calabaza by Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales	22
9.	Salvation by Russian River Brewing Company	20
10.	Christmas Ale by Brouwerij St. Bernardus NV	18

	Beer	Avg Score
1.	The Angel's Share Grand Cru by The Lost Abbey / Port Brewing Company	93
2.	The Beast Grand Cru 2006 by Avery Brewing Company	92
3.	The Beast Grand Cru 2007 by Avery Brewing Company	92
4.	The Angel's Share (Brandy Barrel) by The Lost Abbey / Port Brewing Company	92
5.	Odyssey by Allagash Brewing Company	91
6.	Gouden Carolus Carolus D'Or - Cuvee Van De Keizer by Brouwerij Het Anker	90
7.	Cuvee De Tomme by The Lost Abbey / Port Brewing Company	90
8.	B.D.S. Belgian Style Dark Ale by O'Fallon Brewery	90
9.	Gouden Carolus Classic by Brouwerij Het Anker	90
10.	Nor' Easter by Captain Lawrence Brewing Co.	90