Tuesday, January 22, 2008

Brewery Van Steenberge, Gulden Draak Ale


Look: Cloudy, dirty orangish-brown. Large foam head that stays full through the entire drink

Taste: Aged fruits with a very sweet kick and yeast/wheat body

Conclusion: Oh you Belgian beers...always so sweet and powerful. Man, no matter how many Belgians I drink I just can't prepare myself for the overpowering sweetness of them. I love candy as much as the next guy but with all the fruits and bold spice tang, this one had me by the short and curlies and wouldn't let go. Coupled with the 10.5% alcohol, the sweetness was too much to bear.

I try again and again, hoping that Belgians will win me over like stouts did but no luck to date. If you absolute love richly decadent treats, here's a beer that'll satisfy your sweet tooth. It's definitely a delicious drink but too much for me.

5 Brews!

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