"Gouden Carolus Cuvee Van De Keizer"
This ranks up there with my all-time favorite beers that I have ever tasted. Simply put, it is INCREDIBLE. It is classified as a "Belgian Strong Ale." Not only does it taste good, but it has an interesting history and origin as well. The following is taken from ratebeer.com: Every year on the 24th of February, the birthday of "Charles the fifth", the Brewery brews the Gouden Carolus "Cuvee of the Emperor" in a limited quantity and with an eye on the highest quality and tradition. This unique brewing, with only extra fine Belgian hops and with a higher alcohol level, guarantees a better evolution in the time, than the already known Gouden Carolus. This beer, as all our beers, is 100 % natural, with no preservatives, no adjuncts and no chemicals. We bottle it in bottles of 75 cl and closed with a quality cork. Excellent to store several years. Every year the public is invited to assist to the brewing process.
The aroma contains hints of caramel, plum, cinnamon, spicy hops, and pear. The beer is beautiful when poured and consists of a dark brown body with a tan head. Tasting revealed a perfectly carbonated brew with an extremely complex flavor. I detected hints of caramel, cocoa, cinnamon, and honey, with the predominant flavor being plum. The alcohol content is marvelously well-hidden, and is barely detectable at 11% ABV!
To be completely honest, this is one of the best beers I have ever tasted. I would rank it up there with Unibroue "La Terrible", Avery "The Reverend," Unibroue "Trois Pistoles," and St. Bernardus "Christmas Ale" on my all-time favorites list.
If you are a fan of Belgian brews then you HAVE to try this one...
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