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# Beer Origin Style Score Date
51 Orval Belgium Belgian Ale 4.9

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 10 | Overall: 10

Wow! Colour - hazy gold colour, huge generous rocky white cap. Aroma - yeast, citrus, spices, and some malt. Mouthfeel - Full bodied, but could be fuller. Flavour - peppry spices and yeast backed by notes of citrus and malt. Overall - wow! I could drink these all day (and evening).

Dec 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
52 Wellington Bewitched Belgian IPA Canada Belgian Ale 3.1

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 5 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

Bottle. Colour – medium gold, slight cloudiness, light tan cap, decent lacing. Aroma – Belgian yeast comes through nicely, some citrusy hops, and weak grassy notes. Mouthfeel – a little on the weak/watery side of things, although carbonation is good. Flavour – yeast, some tart fruit notes, and an earthy hop finish.

May 17, 2018
12:00:00 PM
53 Dieu du Ciel Dernière Volonté Canada Belgian Ale 3.3

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Bottle. Colour - murky straw colour, huge frothy white head, good lacing. Aroma - floral hops, Belgian yeast, spices, grass, sugar. Mouthfeel - light bodied, highly carbonated. Flavour - light yeast and citrus notes with grass and spices in the finiah.

May 24, 2018
12:00:00 PM
54 Duvel Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.2

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

Bottle. Colour – medium gold, very hazy, very generous white foamy head that lasts (and lasts and lasts….). Aroma – yeast, light fruits, citrus, spices, grains. Mouthfeel – light bodied, highly carbonated. Flavour – citrus, grains, and yeast. Well balanced between the sweet and the bitter aspects of beer.

Apr 29, 2018
12:00:00 PM
55 Val-Dieu Grand Cru Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.4

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

Bottle. New beer at the Liquor Store. Colour - Murky dark brown with red edges, huge light brown rocky cap. Aroma - roasted malt, burnt sugar, dark fruits, yeast, and light chocolate notes. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - burnt carmel, yeast, roasted malt, and tangy malted notes on the sides of the tongue. Quite good and quite drinkable.

May 3, 2018
12:00:00 PM
56 Midnight Sun Monks Mistress Dark Strong Ale United States Belgian Strong Ale 3.7

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Bottle. Colour - darn brown with red hues, cloudy, light brown cap about half an inch thick, nice lacing. Aroma - dark fruit, caramel, yeast, molasses. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - sweet burnt malt notes, caramel, and fruit.

Jun 25, 2018
12:00:00 PM
57 Avery Collaboration not Litigation Ale United States Belgian Strong Ale 4.2

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

Bottle. Colour - hazed medium brown colour, creamy tan coloured head, very little lacing. Aroma - yeast, dark fruit, caramel, bready malt, and spices. Mouthfeel - medium to full bodied, creamy, well carbonated. Flavour - nicely balanced with sweet and roasted malt in the front and a spicy finish with a hint of bitterness.

Jun 25, 2018
12:00:00 PM
58 Dogfish Head Raison D'Etre United States Belgian Strong Ale 3.9

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Bottle. Colour - rusty brown colour, slightly hazed, frothy tan coloured cap, good lacing. Aroma - roasted malt notes, dark fruits, some caramel, and some chocolate. Mouthfeel 0 medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - rich flavours of bready malt, raisins, and caramel notes.

Jun 25, 2018
12:00:00 PM
59 Unibroue 17 Canada Belgian Strong Ale 3.4

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Bottle. Colour - murly dark brown with red edges, thin creamy light brown head, good lacing to the bottom of the glass. Aroma - dark fruits, roasted malt. molasses, grass, spices. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, slightly over carbonated. Flavour - sweet malt, caramel, dark fruit and spices

Jun 25, 2018
12:00:00 PM
60 Affligem Noel Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.9

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Bottle. Colour - rich mahogany colour, pretty opaque when held to light, thin rocky cream coloured cap, minimal lacing. Aroma - christmas spices, nutty malt, yeast, dark fruits, and fresh baked bread. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - Sweet and malty to start with but the spices and the bitter hops do come through in the finish,

Jun 12, 2018
12:00:00 PM
61 Delirium Tremens Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 3.9

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Draught. Colour - hazed medium gold colour, huge white frothy head, lots of lacing. Aroma - grains, belgian yeast, spices, light fruit. Mouthfeel - full bodied, well carbonated. Flavour - a little bit of tartness in the grain bill, some sweet malt, spices, and a definite Belgian yeast note.

May 30, 2018
12:00:00 PM
62 Les 3 Brasseurs Bière des Fêtes (Holiday Ale) Canada Belgian Strong Ale 4.1

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

Draft. Colour – clear, mahogany, generous foamy head. Aroma – caramel, yeast, Christmas spices. Mouthfeel – Average. Flavour – sweet and malty, caramel and molasses can be found, finish is bitter. Quite enjoyable for a Christmas beer.

Mar 1, 2021
12:46:01 PM
63 Unibroue La Terrible Canada Belgian Strong Ale 4.2

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

Bottle. Colour – solid dark brown, light brown foamy head, decent lacing. Aroma – roasted malt, figs, molasses, licorice. Mouthfeel – medium to full bodied, high carbonation. Flavour – dark fruit, nuts, yeast, and a bitter finish. Possibly some chocolate in the taste as well.

Apr 26, 2018
12:00:00 PM
64 La Chouffe Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.5

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

Nice big bottle of a yeasty belgian beer. Colour - cloudy gold colour with light brown edges, and a light tan rocky cap. Aroma - light fruits, yeast, citrus, and grains. Mouthfeel - medium bodied. Flavour - tasted like a tripel style with a combination of fruity sweetness, and yeasty bitterness. Overall - another excellent beer in a weekend of excellent beers.

Oct 31, 2011
12:00:00 PM
65 Unibroue Maudite Canada Belgian Strong Ale 3.8

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Bottle. Colour – murky reddish-brown, light tan head, good lacing. Aroma – roasted malt, caramel, yeast, spices, dark fruit. Mouthfeel – medium bodied, well carbonated. Flavour – sweet malt, dark fruit, spices, yeast, hints of alcohol.

Apr 22, 2018
12:00:00 PM
66 Chimay Grande Réserve (Blue) Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.5

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

An outstanding trappist ale. Colour - dark red brown, clear edges, huge foamy light brown cap. Aroma - dark malt, sugar, bread, plums and some cherries. Mouthfeel - Full bodied. Flavour - sweet dark fruit, yeast, sugar, vanilla, and malt. Overall - outstanding!

Dec 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
67 Great Lakes Brewery 7 Barrel Series: Etobichoker Double Belgian IPA Canada Belgian Strong Ale 3.8

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Can. You have to give it to the Great Lakes Brewery, their can designs are pretty awesome. Colour - medium gold, cloudy, huge white head that disappears quickly. Aroma - tropical fruit, citrus, pine, and funky yeast. Mouthfeel - medium bodied, average carbonation, some creaminess. Flavour - pine notes and tropical fruits, some tartness, and yeast. Quite good.

Apr 16, 2018
12:00:00 PM
68 Rochefort Trappistes 8 Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.5

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

An outstanding trappist ale. Colour - medium to dark red brown, clear edges, huge tan cap. Aroma - dark malt, sugar, bread, plums and spices. Mouthfeel - Full bodied. Flavour - sweet dark fruit, yeast, sugar, and dark malt. Overall - outstanding! The three beers were quite similar (as their website states it's the exact same beer fermented different lengths that shouldn't be a surprise) and all hid their alcohol very well.

Dec 30, 2010
12:00:00 PM
69 St. Feuillien Cuvee de Noel Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.0

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Bottle. Colour - Murly brown, huge foamy head. Aroma - Dark fruits, candy sugar. Mouthfeel - Medium bodied, slightly creamy. Overall - A very flavourful beer. Well balanced with a malty sweetness and well hidden alcohol.

Apr 14, 2018
12:00:00 PM
70 Charlevoix Dominus Vobiscum Lupulus Canada Belgian Strong Ale 4.2

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

Bottle. Colour - golden brown, hazy, tan head. Aroma - yeast, citrus, malt. Mouthfeel - medium bodied. Flavour - yeast, spices, citrus, grains. Overall - Charlevoix makes some amazing beers and this is no exception.

Sep 14, 2012
12:00:00 PM
71 Unibroue Trois Pistoles Canada Belgian Strong Ale 4.3

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 9 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

Bottle. Colour - solid dark brown, medium tan head. Aroma - yeast, dark fruit, caramel, sweet malt. Mouthfeel - medium bodied. Flavour - a fruity sweetness with yeast and spices. Overall - Took me a while to find this one, and it was worth it

Sep 14, 2012
12:00:00 PM
72 Abbaye des Rocs Triple Imperiale Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.7

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 10

Bottle. Colour - dark red brown, rocky light brown head. Aroma - caramel, yeast, plums, sugar. Mouthfeel - full bodied. Flavour - dark fruit, molasses, caramel, yeast. Overall - Another excellent beer, the Abbaye des Rocs beers all hide their alcohol well.

Jun 25, 2013
12:00:00 PM
73 Abbaye des Rocs Speciale Noel Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.2

Aroma: 9 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 8

Bottle. Colour - dark brown, generous rocky tan head. Aroma - yeast, dark fruit, sugar, caramel, sweet malt. Mouthfeel - full bodied. Flavour - dark fruit, molasses, yeast, caramel. Overall - Excellent beer, although one can tell it is weaker than the Triple Imperiales, Grand Cru, and Brune

Jun 25, 2013
12:00:00 PM
74 Abbaye des Rocs Grand Cru Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.5

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 9

Bottle. Colour - solid dark brown, generous tan head, rocky in nature. Aroma - yeast, plums, sugar, caramel malt. Mouthfeel - full bodied. Flavour - molasses, dark fruit, yeast, caramel. Overall - Another excellent beer, if it wasn't for the difference in label colours between the brune, grand cru, and triple imperial, you would think they are all the same great beer

Jun 25, 2013
12:00:00 PM
75 Abbaye des Rocs Brune Belgium Belgian Strong Ale 4.6

Aroma: 10 | Appearance: 10 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 9

Bottle. Colour - solid dark brown, generous tan head, rocky in nature. Aroma - yeast, plums, candy sugar, caramel, sweet malt. Mouthfeel - full bodied. Flavour - dark fruit, molasses, yeast. Overall - Excellent beer, although a little foamy during the pour left some spilled

Jun 25, 2013
12:00:00 PM