Beers similar to Gouden Carolus Classic

Brouwerij Het Anker

Belgian Strong Dark·Belgium·8.5% ABV·One of 29 Belgian Strong Darks in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Gouden Carolus Classic's roasted and fruity character. Caramel and bitter chocolate from a blend of dark and roasted malts, with a roasted, fruity depth behind them: that is the Classic, a ruby-dark, top-fermented ale at 8.5%. A Mechelen chronicle calls this 'Groot Keizersbier' the drink that set riders and horses galloping on the fox hunt, and its name nods to the gold coins of Emperor Charles. Brewed with Belgian hops, lagered for three weeks.

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10 beers like Gouden Carolus Classic

1

The Grand Season

Allagash Brewing Company

United States · Belgian Strong Dark · 10.0%

ALTERNATIVE

78%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Same caramel notes and malt character as Het Anker, adds orange notes, a notch stronger, but without the chocolate notes.

What carries overroastedcaramelspicyfull-bodieddark fruit

Structure: a notch stronger

Compared to Het Ankerorangedrychocolatebitter

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Floreffe Prima Melior

Lefebvre Brewery

Belgium · Belgian Strong Dark · 8.0%

ALTERNATIVE

77%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Shares chocolate notes and malt character with Het Anker; adds coffee notes, but drops caramel notes.

What carries overroastedchocolatemaltyfruityspicy

Structure: very close

Compared to Het Ankercoffeesouroakcaramelfull-bodied

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

Structure: very close

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St.Bernardus Christmas Ale

Brouwerij St. Bernardus

Belgium · Quadrupel · 10.0%

ALTERNATIVE

74%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Alongside Het Anker on chocolate notes and caramel notes: adds nutty notes, sweeter, drops malt character.

What carries overroastedchocolatecaramelspicydark fruit

Structure: sweeter, a notch stronger

Compared to Het Ankercreamynuttymaltybitter

Structure: Very close — a touch more sweetness, a touch more body.

Structure: sweeter, a notch stronger

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ATV – All Terrain Vehicle

Kompaan

Netherlands · Quadrupel · 10.1%

74%

MATCH

A touch more sweeter, no bread notes — caramel notes and chocolate notes as with Het Anker.

Structure: sweeter, more bitter

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Noel de Calabaza

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

United States · Belgian Strong Dark · 9.0%

74%

MATCH

Keeps malt character and fullness like Het Anker, adds sweetness, drops roasted notes.

Structure: very close

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Brouwerij Omer Vander Ghinste

Belgium · Belgian Dark Strong Ale · 10.0%

74%

MATCH

Mirrors Het Anker's malt character and chocolate notes — plus sweetness, a notch stronger, minus fullness.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Brouwerij St. Bernardus

Belgium · Dubbel · 8.0%

73%

MATCH

Like Het Anker on caramel notes and malt character — adds sweetness, but without the chocolate notes.

Structure: very close

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Grimbergen Cuvée 8.5

Grimbergen

Belgium · Belgian Strong Dark · 8.5%

73%

MATCH

As with Het Anker, same caramel notes and malt character; adds sweetness, no roasted notes.

Structure: very close

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De Verboden Vrucht

Brouwerij van Hoegaarden

Belgium · Belgian Strong Dark · 8.5%

73%

MATCH

Same fullness and booziness as Het Anker, adds herbal notes, but without the chocolate notes.

Structure: very close

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10

Charles Quint Robijnrood

Brouwerij Haacht

Belgium · Belgian Strong Dark · 8.5%

72%

MATCH

Same malt character and dark fruit notes as Het Anker, adds richness, but without the roasted notes.

Structure: very close

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