Gouden Carolus Cuvée van de Keizer Imperial Dark (Blauw Label)
Brouwerij Het Anker in Mechelen, Antwerp, Belgium 🇧🇪
Belgian Style - Quadrupel / Dark Strong Regular|
Score
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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7.5/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Rødbrun tåkete med beige skum. Lukter karamell, trevirke og gjær. Fyldig. Søt. Smaker karamell, mørk sirup,?maltekstrakt og kjeks og gjær. Middels lang.
Tried
on 06 May 2023
at 17:34
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Sampled at Max's Belgian Fest 2023. Pours a dark, malty amber. Clove and cherry on the nose, malt too. Raisins and port in the mouth. Solid for the style.
Tried
on 07 Mar 2023
at 14:54
8.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 9.5
From a 750ml bottle on 31/12/2022 (shared by Ed with thanks). Pours deep amber with a smallish head. Smells of caramel and Christmas cake. Sweet and malty, with caramel, butterscotch dark fruit and Christmas cake. Has a mild warming fruity finish. Slick palate with moderate carbonation. Absolutely lovely.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Dec 2022
at 11:54
8/10
Tried
on 23 Dec 2022
at 18:43
Tried
on 29 Oct 2022
at 10:02
9/10
Tried
on 04 Aug 2022
at 16:09
8.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8.5
Impressive.
Tried
on 29 Jul 2022
at 19:27
8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Solid and powerful beer Complete black pour and a fine tan head Good intensity in the aroma Ok balanced sweetness and a mellow carbonation level Well masked alcohol level. Dangerously easy to drink Dark malt, oak, fruity, toffee, vinous and some chocolate in the flavor [Bottle from Pål (50år)]
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Jul 2022
at 14:26
7/10
Tried
on 14 May 2022
at 15:26
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
Botella @Bruges Beer Festival, April 9 & 10 2022. Color marrón oscuro, aromas malta, toffe, dulces, sabor dulce, malta, cuero alto, rica.
Tried
on 27 Apr 2022
at 17:56