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Belgian Strong Ale

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What is Belgian Strong Ale?

An independent guide to the Belgian Strong Ale beer style, including typical flavor notes and representative beers.

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Representative Belgian Strong Ale beers

  1. AleSmith Grand Cru 2003 presents rich caramelized malt sweetness with notes of dark fruit like raisi
  2. Allagash Grand Cru showcases rich malt sweetness balanced by notes of orange peel, honey, and gentle
  3. Rude Elf's Reserve showcases warming flavors of dark Belgian candied sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and cl
  4. Allentown Rude Elf's Reserve showcases a rich malty sweetness balanced by festive spices like cinnam
  5. This year’s Foxy Librarian is back, and it’s as bold and intriguing as ever. A true enigma, this Bel
  6. Light in body yet fairly strong, this beer finishes crisp, dry, and refreshing—reminiscent of a spar
  7. Avery The Beast Grand Cru showcases rich caramelized malt, dark fruit, and spicy clove notes, comple
  8. The Beast is a seducer - accommodating, complicated, powerful, dark and created to last the ages. Wi
  9. Bavaria De Horste Vermeer delivers a rich malty sweetness layered with hints of caramel and subtle f
  10. De Horste Vermeer Traditional Dutch Ale by Bierbrouwerij Bavaria (Lieshout): An 8.0% ABV Belgian-sty
  11. Abbaye Des Rocs Belgian Burgundy Ale showcases deep dark fruit flavors of plum and raisin balanced b
  12. Abbaye Des Rocs Montagnarde boasts deeply malty flavors of caramel, dried fruits, and brown sugar ac
  13. Montagnarde by Brasserie De L'Abbaye Des Rocs (Montignies-sur-Roc, Hainaut): A Belgian Strong Ale at
  14. Val-Dieu Winter envelops the palate with rich caramel malt, dark fruit notes like raisins and figs,
  15. Winter by Brasserie de l'Abbaye Val-Dieu (Aubel, Lige): A Belgian Strong Ale at 10.5% ABV from this
  16. Goliath Belgian Strong Ale offers complex flavors of pear, apple, and clove complemented by malty sw
  17. Gouyasse / Goliath by Brasserie des Gants (Irchonwelz, Hainaut): A Belgian Strong Ale at 9% ABV from
  18. Dubuisson Scaldis Amber 12% offers rich caramel and toffee malt flavors, dried fruit notes like plum
  19. Dubuisson Scaldis Prestige offers rich caramel, toffee, and dried fruit flavors balanced by gentle s
  20. Scaldis Amber 12% by Brasserie Dubuisson (Pipaix, Hainaut): A Belgian Strong Ale at 12% ABV from thi
  21. Scaldis Prestige offers rich caramel, honey, and dried fruit flavors complemented by hints of oak an
  22. Christmas Ale by Brewery Corsendonk (Oud-Turnhout, Antwerpen): A Belgian Strong Ale at 8.5% ABV from
  23. Bosteels Deus Brut des Flandres offers delicate fruity notes of pear and apple, complemented by ligh
  24. Brouwerij De Achelse Kluis Trappist Extra showcases deep caramelized malt richness with notes of dri
  25. Brouwerij De Achelse Kluis Trappist Extra boasts rich caramel malt complexity, intertwined with dark
  26. Brouwerij De Block Satan Red delivers rich caramel malt sweetness balanced by subtle warming spice a
  27. Satan Red showcases rich caramel and subtle spice notes with a smooth, malty body and a warming fini
  28. De Dolle Dulle Teve bursts with ripe pear, banana, and clove, balanced by caramel malts and a warmin
  29. A rich and complex Belgian Strong Ale with sweet, malty notes and warming character.
  30. Stille Nacht by Brouwerij De Dolle Brouwers (Esen, West-Vlaanderen): A high-ABV Belgian Strong Ale a
  31. Malheur 10 by Brouwerij De Landtsheer (Buggenhout, Oost-Vlaanderen): A Belgian Strong Ale from this
  32. Malheur 10 Belgian Ale boasts fruity esters like banana and pear complemented by spicy yeast notes a
  33. A complex Belgian strong ale with effervescent carbonation and fruity undertones.
  34. Malheur MM showcases rich caramel and toffee malts with hints of dried fruit, a warming boozy finish
  35. Malheur MM offers rich Belgian malt sweetness layered with hints of dried fruit and a subtle spiced
  36. De Ranke XX Bitter delivers an assertive hop bitterness with herbal, floral, and citrus notes balanc
  37. Delirium Noël by Brouwerij Huyghe (Melle, Oost-Vlaanderen): A Belgian Strong Ale at 10% ABV from thi
  38. Delirium Noël by Brouwerij Huyghe (Melle, Oost-Vlaanderen): A Belgian Strong Ale at 10.00% ABV from
  39. Delirium Noël by Brouwerij Huyghe (Melle, Oost-Vlaanderen): A Belgian strong ale at 10% ABV from thi
  40. Brouwerij Kerkom Kerkom Winterkoninkse boasts deep caramel malt richness with hints of dark fruits l
  41. Grand Cru by Brouwerij Rodenbach (Roeselare, West-Vlaanderen): A Belgian-Style brew at 6% ABV from t
  42. Brouwerij Van Honsebrouck Brigand Ale delivers rich flavors of ripe stone fruit, subtle clove spice,
  43. Piraat is a 'living' beer, which means that after the primary fermentation in the keg, the beer also
  44. Brouwerij Van Steenberge Piraat Belgian Strong Ale showcases rich malt sweetness with notes of spice
  45. Van Steenberge Augustijn Ale showcases ripe stone fruit, caramel malt sweetness, and subtle spice wi
  46. Urthel Hibernius Quentum Ale offers rich caramel malt sweetness balanced with notes of dried fruit a
  47. A complex Belgian strong ale with a rich malt profile and subtle fruity undertones.
  48. De Proef Andelot Cuvee Diabolique presents rich malt sweetness balanced by subtle spice, with notes
  49. Van den Vern Grand Cru by De Proef Brouwerij (Lochristi-Hijfte, Oost-Vlaanderen): A Belgian Strong A
  50. De Proef Van den Vern Grand Cru showcases caramelized malt sweetness, dried fruit notes like fig and
  51. Dick's Grand Cru boasts rich caramel malt sweetness with notes of dark fruit, clove, and subtle spic
  52. A bright, complex ale with characteristic Belgian yeast notes and subtle fruity undertones.
  53. Egan Abbot Pennings Grand Cru boasts a rich caramel malt backbone with notes of dark fruit, toffee,
  54. Rich with layers of dark fruit, caramel, and a hint of spice, Fifth Hammer Cuvee 2025 exhibits the q
  55. Flying Fish Grand Cru Winter Reserve offers malty caramel sweetness with hints of dried fruit and a
  56. Bursting with fruity esters of ripe banana and pear, alongside spicy clove and peppery yeast notes,
  57. Blackfriar by Inveralmond Brewery (Perth, Scotland): A Belgian Strong Ale at 7.0% ABV from this Scot
  58. Cerveza Grand Cru Lata likely features fruity esters and spicy undertones characteristic of a Belgia
  59. Lucifer by Liefmans Breweries (Dentergem, West-Vlaanderen): A Belgian Strong Ale at 8% ABV from this
  60. Lompoc 8 Malty Nights delivers rich malty sweetness with dark fruit notes and subtle Belgian yeast c
  61. Midnight Sun Conspiracy offers a rich malt base with notes of caramel and dark fruit, intertwined wi
  62. Midnight Sun Fallen Angel showcases ripe fruit notes of pear and apple combined with warming spice f
  63. A bold Belgian-style ale with a rich, warming character and complex flavor profile.
  64. La Maitresse du Moine layers rich caramel malt sweetness with notes of dark fruit like figs and plum
  65. Complex flavor profile of caramel, clove, and malty sweetness. Aromas of lemon and dark fruit.
  66. Perro de Reserva 9no Año offers rich fruity esters and a touch of spicy complexity typical of Belgia
  67. Deeply dark amber with complex malt flavors and hints of dark dried fruits with underlying red wine
  68. Belgian Style Tripel using same Abbey Yeast. Monster aromas and sweet flavors coming from the yeast
  69. Rogue Ales Ten Thousand Brew Ale showcases rich caramel and toffee malt notes, balanced by subtle fr
  70. Rogue Frosty Frog bursts with rich malt sweetness complemented by fruity esters of ripe banana and c
  71. Bold notes of dried fruit, clove, and a touch of caramel sweetness define this Belgian Strong Ale, b
  72. Rich and complex, this Belgian-style strong ale balances notes of caramel, dark fruit, and a subtle
  73. Vertical Epic 04.04.04 by Stone Brewing Co. (Escondido, CA): A Belgian-style brew from this well-reg
  74. Stone Vertical Epic 04.04.04 features rich layers of caramel and toasted malt, interwoven with subtl
  75. Terrapin The Iron Tankard boasts dark fruit notes of plum and raisin, complemented by rich caramel m
  76. Thirsty Dog Cerberus 10 Dog Ale offers a rich, malty sweetness accented by fruity esters of pear, ba
  77. Rich honey sweetness and tangy cherry notes combine with subtle spices and a warming finish.
  78. A joyful medley of tart cherries, rich honey, and a whisper of holiday spice bursts in this Belgian
  79. Unibroue 15 combines rich dark fruit flavors like plum and raisin with a warming spice and caramel m
  80. Rich malt character layered with dark fruit, caramel, and warming spice. Full-bodied with a smooth,
  81. Bogota Beer Company Zipaquira Abadia offers a harmonious blend of malty sweetness with notes of cara
  82. Victory V-12 showcases flavors of dried fruit, caramel malt sweetness, and subtle spice with a warmi
  83. Weyerbacher Prophecy features rich banana esters, spicy clove, and subtle dark fruit notes, all carr
  84. Winterkoninkse by Brouwerij Kerkom (Kerkom, Limburg): A Belgian Strong Ale at 8.3% ABV from this Bel
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