Damnation
A fruity banana bouquet and a dry, spicy finish mark this medium-bodied golden ale, inspired by Duvel and other strong golden ales of Belgium. Damnation was the first official Belgian-style beer brewed at Russian River. It shares its Belgian yeast strain with Redemption, which ferments colder and so softens the clove and banana of that yeast.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Damnation
Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.
The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.
About Belgian Strong Golden Ale
Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives
What is a Belgian Strong Golden Ale?
Belgian Strong Golden Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.
Finding a similar Belgian Strong Golden Ale
hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same banana, fruity, dry character as Damnation will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.
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