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Abaddon

United States·Belgian Strong Golden Ale
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Abaddon is Denali's Belgian golden strong: apricot, white stone fruit and peppercorn run through aroma and taste, built on Belgian Pilsner malt and Saaz hops. The style is known for a deceptively smooth character and mischievous strength, and the name follows the old habit of Trappist monks naming golden strongs after demonic figures. 9.1% ABV, 20 IBU.

ABV
9.1%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter20 IBU
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
fruityspicynoble hop
fruity
spicy
noble hop
malty
peach
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with ripe stone fruit—apricot and white peach—layered over a gentle peppercorn spice.
also:yeasty
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Abaddon

◎ Appearance

Abaddon presents a bright golden hue with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent white head. Carbonation is lively and well-integrated, leaving delicate lacing that clings to the glass as you drink.

bright goldenclearpersistent head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with ripe stone fruit—apricot and white peach—layered over a gentle peppercorn spice. Belgian yeast contributes a subtle herbal complexity, while Saaz hops add a refined, floral nobility beneath the fruit.

apricot, peachwhite stone fruitpeppercorn spicenoble hops

◐ Taste

Entry is smooth and fruity, with apricot and peach notes moving across the palate alongside a dry, bready maltiness from Belgian Pilsner malt. Peppercorn and Saaz spice develop in the mid-palate, balanced by restrained bitterness that lets the fruit and yeast character shine through without aggression.

smooth, fruityapricot, peachdry maltrestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and moderately long, with lingering peppery spice and a hint of boozy warmth that belies the deceptively smooth character. Aftertaste remains dry and slightly herbal.

peppery spicewarm finishdry aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 9–12°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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About Belgian Strong Golden Ale

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What is a Belgian Strong Golden Ale?

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