Beers similar to Gouden Carolus Whisky Infused Dark

Belgian Strong Dark·Belgium·11.7% ABV·One of 20 Belgian Strong Darks in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Gouden Carolus Whisky Infused Dark's vanilla and oaky character. Vanilla, oak, smoke and caramel, with subtle touches of chocolate, run through this powerful, full-bodied dark ale at 11.7%. It is Imperial Dark enriched with an infusion of Gouden Carolus Single Malt whisky from the brewery's own distillery. Made with Belgian hops only and lagered for three weeks.

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Cellar Key

Boulevard Brewing Company

United States · Belgian Strong Dark · 13.8%

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87%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Shares caramel notes and richness with Het Anker; adds sweetness, noticeably more bitter, but drops bread notes.

What carries overchocolatevanillafull-bodiedcarameloak

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

Compared to Het Ankersweetbready

Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch less sweetness.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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Monte Cristo

Brouwerij Bosteels

Belgium · Belgian Strong Dark · 11.5%

ALTERNATIVE

79%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Same booziness and richness as Het Anker, adds nutty notes, noticeably more bitter, but without the fullness.

What carries overoakvanillaboozyrichchocolate

Structure: more bitter

Compared to Het Ankernuttydryyeastyfull-bodiedsmoky

Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch less body.

Structure: more bitter

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Delirium Black Barrel Aged

Brouwerij Huyghe

Belgium · Belgian Strong Dark · 11.5%

ALTERNATIVE

77%

FLAVOUR MATCH

As with Het Anker, same caramel notes and richness; adds bitterness, no fullness.

What carries overvanillaoakcaramelboozyrich

Structure: very close

Compared to Het Ankersmoothbitternuttyfull-bodiedsmoky

Structure: Very close — a touch more bitterness, a touch less body.

Structure: very close

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Santo Ron Diego

The Lost Abbey

United States · Belgian Strong Dark · 12.5%

68%

MATCH

Like Het Anker on richness and chocolate notes — adds sweetness, noticeably more bitter, but without the oak notes.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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Bourbon Barrel Quad

Boulevard Brewing Company

United States · Quadrupel · 12.2%

68%

MATCH

Mirrors Het Anker's richness and caramel notes — plus dark fruit notes, noticeably more bitter, minus fullness.

Structure: more bitter

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Curieux

Allagash Brewing Company

United States · Tripel · 10.2%

65%

MATCH

Keeps caramel notes and fullness like Het Anker, adds dryness, lighter-bodied, drops smokiness.

Structure: a touch lighter, more bitter

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Noordt Shiko Quad

Brouwerij Noordt

Netherlands · Belgian Quadrupel · 10%

62%

MATCH

A touch more dark fruit notes, noticeably more bitter, no vanilla notes — caramel notes and fullness as with Het Anker.

Structure: more bitter, a touch lighter

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Straffe Hendrik X-Mas Blend

Brouwerij De Halve Maan

Belgium · Quadrupel · 11%

61%

MATCH

Alongside Het Anker on richness and booziness: adds malt character, noticeably more bitter, drops fullness.

Structure: more bitter, a notch softer

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Bush Prestige

Brasserie Dubuisson

Belgium · Belgian Dark Strong Ale · 13%

60%

MATCH

More bitter — same fullness and booziness as Het Anker, adds dark fruit notes, noticeably more bitter, but without the smokiness.

Structure: more bitter, a notch stronger

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Abt 12

Brouwerij St. Bernardus

Belgium · Quadrupel · 10%

60%

MATCH

More bitter — same richness and fruit notes as Het Anker, adds sweetness, noticeably more bitter, but without the oak notes.

Structure: more bitter, a notch softer

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