Gouden Carolus Cuvée van de Keizer Imperial Dark (Blauw Label)
Brouwerij Het Anker in Mechelen, Antwerp, Belgium 🇧🇪
Belgian Style - Quadrupel / Dark Strong Regular|
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8.05
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Every year on the 24th of February, the birthday of "Charles the fifth", the Brewery brews the Gouden Carolus "Cuvee of the Emperor" in a limited quantity and with an eye on the highest quality and tradition. This unique brewing, with only extra fine Belgian hops and with a higher alcohol level, guarantees a better evolution in the time, than the already known Gouden Carolus Classic. The 75cl bottles are closed with a quality cork. Excellent to store several years. This exceptional ale ages well, developing a refined complexity and intense aromas. With powerful notes of roasted malts, caramel and plums, its surprisingly soft and fruity aroma combines a warm roundness with a refreshing taste. An imperial brew to cherish and enjoy in moderation.
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9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9.5
Texture 9
Overall 9
Vintage 2006. Drink in 21.01.2012. Bottle from Dionizos. Price was 29 PLN. Mialo byc w planie otwarte na sylwestra, albo w nowy rok, ale ostatecznie pod koniec stycznia delektowalem sie ta machoniowa barwa, winnym aromatem, beczka, suszone sliwki i figi, caramel i deserowa czekolada.
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from Bottle
from
Dionizos
on 19 Oct 2025
at 20:48
9.6/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9.5
Flavor 9.5
Texture 10
Overall 9.5
Vintage 2000, drink in 2010. Bottle from Dionizos - Radom delivered by Belgium's Best. Super winne z papierowa etykieta, moze bylo malo piany ale super winne i owocowe.
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from Bottle
from
Dionizos
on 19 Oct 2025
at 20:40
8/10
Tried
on 13 Sep 2025
at 19:23
8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Sep 2025
at 13:46
8/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Sep 2025
at 13:42
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Wow! I just stumbled on to this, inexplicably, a huge stash is newly arrived at my local supermarket across the street. Pours very dark brown black w/some head and some lacing. Aroma is strong, taste is strong and malty, some sweet & fruit tastes, I guess the alcohol is noticeable though I really don’t mind. Surprisingly good! Buying decent beer from regular grocers in Manhattan is tough so when your local provison store somehow, some way, ends up with a stash of this, you take notice.
Tried
on 20 May 2025
at 00:44
8/10
Sweet with notes of dark dried fruit, caramel and toffee, cocoa, light spices, yeasty note, fruit cake, brown sugar, medium body, malty spiced warming finish. Not had this since the 2012 vintage, still a great beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Mar 2025
at 12:24
8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 8.5
Texture 9
Overall 8.5
10 years old Vintage.
Rocky white head left a spotty cover on a rich mahogany coloured body.
Liquorice, toffee & malt aroma
Medium bodied, smooth & creamy with a clean back.
Liquorice, toffee, concentrated berries & malt tastes with boozy finish.
Excellent.
Rocky white head left a spotty cover on a rich mahogany coloured body.
Liquorice, toffee & malt aroma
Medium bodied, smooth & creamy with a clean back.
Liquorice, toffee, concentrated berries & malt tastes with boozy finish.
Excellent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 21 Mar 2025
at 18:05
7/10
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Mar 2025
at 16:47
10/10
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on 01 Mar 2025
at 12:06