Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw/Blue

Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer Blauw/Blue 2009 (75 cl bottle) 11%
This beer was part of a news release at Systembolaget last year. I also have a bottle of their red beer that I will rate soon.

Style: Belgian Strong Ale

Cost: ? SEK

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Appearance: 3/5

Dark hazy amber liquid with a small dirty white foam.

Smell: 8/10

Dried fruit, raisin, plums.

Taste: 8/10

Dried fruit, yeast, plums and wine.

Mouthfeel: 4/5

Medium smooth and medium carbonation. Puckering mouthfeel.

Comment:

A fruity and nice belgian ale. Lots of flavour and none of them bad. Despite the high alcohol this was fairly easy to drink and it didn't feel very boozy. This beer is probably best on it's own but probably works great with some cheeses.

Total: 3,9/5