Beer Tasting 41: Gulden Draak vintage from Belgium

[Druttilover]

this beer allways make me sick the morning after <.<. But it gets me drunk XD

[vladimyrov]

i live near the brewery, been there lots of times :p

[MindofaJedi]

I think this is the world's best beer , along with Westmalle .

[DKthe13]

You did the pronounced it good! :P

[dorf68]

I found that beer excellent for a belgian strong dark ale.

[soulchanter]

it is a really lovely beer

we can still order it in our liqour store

( i work there) ^^

[michaelyblam]

To me, many more 'traditional' Belgian beer are BIG, malty, spicy and high in alcohol. They are more as winter warmers than summer sippers. I like them but not for all occasions. I also find trappist style beer great with quality bread and red meat.

[BurnTheLeaves]

i've never really been a fan of dark beers. I've always drank light coloured lagers. Do you have any recommendations on a really nice light tasting beer? Something other than a corona or an american/canadian light beer. And not something skunky like a heineken.

[MrRubenmega]

@BurnTheLeaves leffe

[RuudJH]

This vintage version of Gulden Draak looks very much like a yuletide beer.

I wonder if it's still brewed today.

I've tasted the classic dark triple, and it's great.

[inf0tr8r]

Wine glass? wtf

Drink that shit in a big fucking mug

[michaelyblam]

1. I absolutely love your languuage. You must have have loving parents who educate you to the highest standard! 2. I am not drinking and you have not read my notes elsewhere why I use wine glasses to TASTE...tasting & drinking are 2 different things; 3. Most Belgian ale glasses are essentially tulip shape like a wine glass. For this kind of ale, it shows the aroma much better than a mug.

Drink more and your language skills might improve further...

[dorf68]

That would be a goblet glass that is traditional for Belgain beers. It deserves a proper glass at 13$ a bottle.

[EsdragonSparapet]

Bottle which I hold in my hand NOW :) says that content of alcohol in beer is 10.5%! The label is a bit different, without Christmas theme things.

For sure, if not The Best, then one of the best Belgium beers!

[smbradburn]

OMG I had this beer for the first time yesterday and this beer is absolutely...AMAZING! I went to Yardhouse restaurant and quite honestly this is probably one of my favorite beers now. I ordered two and I definitely was feeling it before I left. This beer will definitely come up and surprise you when you aren't looking. The only down fall is I paid $7 for each beer which is not cheap. To all who have not tried this...TRY IT! If you like beer you will love this one.

[Nesjie]

Erm, first of all: PLEASE never drink beer (especially not Belgian beer) in a WINE GLASS!!! That's so wrong. It's not wine, so you DON'T have to 'savor' it like wine! I'm sorry to tell you this: but you are SO wrong.

And secondly: your pronunciation is totally wrong. We are flEmish, not flAmish. Flemish can refer to anything related to Flanders, but it is NOT the language we speak, we speak DUTCH.

[michaelyblam]

Thanks for the comments. I have to say I don't usually bother to answer about using the wine glass to drink beer ANYMORE and I am just SO PLAIN SICK of people pointing it out. Tasing beer is not drinking beer and I do not care if it's a wine glass or a original Gulden Draak glass. Tasters need a glass that can bring out the best of all flavours and this bulb shape glass does the job. You are entitled to feel wrong but I don't care. I am just so sick of people complaining...

[michaelyblam]

Also, many glasses that are traditional drinking vessels originated from 1. wonrg shaped that has passed on from traditions / history / culture; 2. from MARKETING to make it look different than others. In my opinion, most beer glasses do not bring out the best tastes in beer but now I agree with you: I use them to drink but I REFUSE to use them to taste unless they are of the right shape. There is a major distinction between drinking and tasting.

[KumaOdense]

Could the animal be a dragon? LOL. Great, but not as great as the regular gulden draak!

[michaelyblam]

It's a dragon - see my comments...

[SidewalkFrequencies]

the best belgium beer ever!!!!!!!

[mrmanningrb]

Thanks for another tasting Mike!

Keep em' coming!

[javawhz]

Gulden Draak is AMAZING, 5 stars, tops!!! It is one of my all time favorites. The only downside is that is is expensive. Costs about $4 US for one 11oz bottle.

BTW, the alcohol content is 10.5%, at least that is what is on the label for what is sold in the US.

[michaelyblam]

Kevin: I always think the alcohol content is 10.5% but the Canadian (British Columbia) label of the beer clearly states it's 7.5% and that's why I need to double check with the importer. By the way, drink quality not quantity so $4 a pop although is dear gives you a good sip of the heavenly nectar! I had my last bottle just 3 weeks ago :( I also think there are many other great beer styles from the small country that are just simply heavenly nectars!

[petervds]

I find that Gulden Draak is one if the lesser Belgian beers.

[owen2416]

Leffe beer from Belgium is one of the best in the world. I highly recommend it for your tasting.

[javawhz]

thanks for the tip, will try to find it when I go to the store next time :)

[jjbasab]

I'm about to attempt a Gulden Draak clone. Hopefully it comes out alright.

[hummni]

Gulden Draak = golden dragon

YUMMY! :-]

[TheDudeThatCares]

I've never seen that bottle, but love Gulden Draak. Triple Fermentation rules!

[michaelyblam]

Good! I am not too Big a fan of this kind/style of beer. My natural style is pilsner and New world IPAs (Can glug down gallons of them!) but I am an open minded perosn I believe so I strive to understand many different drinks over the years!

[TheDudeThatCares]

What are som eof the "new world" IPA's that you like? I am not familiar with that term. I am guessing it is refrring to American IPA's or non traditional english ipa.

[pirateale]

in my opinion the west cost makes the most aggressive IPA specifcly San Diego area of Ca, alot of intense dry hopping and Imperials.

Good IPA's from California: Anderson Vally, Speakeasy, Green Flash, Stone Ruination is ok, Ballast Point Double Dorado.

i just brewed a double IPA with OG: 1.08 and theoretical IBUs around 150

[hummni]

It is there holiday beer.. vintage gulden draak..yummy ordered many for this holiday season.