Het Anker - Gouden Carolus Classic

Het Anker Brewery still brews "The Emperor’s Beer" which is top-fermented and bottle conditioned following traditional methods. Its high gravity (O.G. 1080-85) combines the warmth of wine and the freshness of beer. Gouden Carolus is one of the strongest and most exciting beers in the world. After lengthy maturing and conditioning, it is bottled unfiltered, giving a beer which is rich in vitamins and 100% natural. Gouden Carolus has unlimited storage (it even improves with age) and will charm you with its warm coppery color and rich bouquet.

The ABV is 8.5 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Belgium Strong Dark Ale
Glass to use- Snifter, Tulip, Goblet or Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery 330ml Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pours to a dark brown color with a big tan head that disappears after a while. Good lacing.
Aroma - Malty, caramel and fruity.
Taste - Sweet, malty and some candy.
Mouth Feel - Medium carbonation and full body.
Drinkable - A typical Belgium dubbel but not quite as good as others.  But give it a go...

This beer pairs well with cheese and grilled meat.

This beer gets a Duper rating of B+.
BeerAdvocate Rating =A-
Ratebeer Rating =99