Gouden Carolus Cuvee van de Keizer Imperial Dark 25.4 oz

Item #7166
Shipping Wt. 3.00 lbs.
Availability: In Stock

Belgian Brown Strong Quadrupel

Brewed by: Het Anker Brewery
Country: Belgium
Style: Belgian Strong Dark Ale
Color: Brown

ABV: 11.0%
Cellaring: Yes
Ratebeer.com rating: 100
BeerAdvocate.com rating: 96

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Gouden Carolus Cuvee van de Keizer Imperial Dark (ABV 11.0%) from the Het Anker Brewery is brewed every year to celebrate the birth of Charles V (24 February 1500 - 21 September 1558), who ruled the Spanish Empire, the Holy Roman Empire, and the Habsburg Netherlands during the 16th century. It's an award winning Belgian Strong Dark Ale that pours a deep ruby brown with a velvety beige head.

Sweet, aromatic notes of wood, yeast, plums, caramel and spice in the nose are borne out in the taste: dark caramel, light molasses, dates, plum, tobacco and clove all grace the tongue and contribute to a rich and satisfying flavor balanced between sweet, tart and bitter notes.

Age this beer over several years at a cellar temperature of 12° C (54°F), and it will reward you with a complexity and intensity usually reserved for the finest of wines.


Located in the town of Mechelen in the Flanders region of Belgium, the Het Anker Brewery was founded in 1872 when Louis Van Breedam purchased the site of what had once been a brewery and hospice run by a community of Beguine nuns. He modernized the facility – it became one of the first steam powered breweries of the time – and his heirs would later greatly expand its influence.

By the 1980s, like many family owned breweries of the time, Het Anker found it difficult to compete with large commercial breweries, and entered into partnership deals which never succeeded as intended.

In the late 1990s, Het Anker, helmed by a fifth generation of the Van Breedam family, became independent again, and both focused and diversified its business. Today, the flourishing brewery includes both a restaurant and a hotel while producing a dozen or more ales exported around the world.





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Ne Plus Ultra
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Feb 4, 2024  |  By Patrick S.
For me it just doesn't get any better, the best beer in the world. Others may disagree, but I don't care. Please yourself.
Patrick S.


Son in law's Favorite
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Jan 1, 2024  |  By Charles
Outstanding, complex ale that ages well
Charles


YES!
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 29, 2023  |  By Roland
Remains my absolute favorite beer, from the first time I tasted it over a decade ago, up until today.
Roland


Ne Plus Ultra
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 29, 2023  |  By Patrick S.
I am a major fan of Belgian Ales, and I feel this to be the finest I have ever had, without question. I simply cannot imagine how it, or any other, could possibly be better. Highest recommendation.
Patrick S.


So glad to finallly find a source for this magical brew
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Nov 9, 2023  |  By Patrick S.
As someone with a decided preference for Belgian Ales, this is, I believe, the best I have had. Simply magnificent. I had had it only once, two years ago. And then it disappeared, never to be seen (or tasted) again. Which I why I am so glad to have discovered you guys, and find you reliable. I had it today for the first time since the first time and it was every bit as astounding as remembered. I will be ordering again, so glad you guys are out there. Belgian Ale, the best. Period.
Patrick S.


GOUDEN CAROLUS CUVEE VAN DE KEIZER IMPERIAL DARK
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Aug 14, 2023  |  By PETER J.
THIS IS BY FAR THE BEST BELGIAN BEER I HAVE EVER TASTED. I FIRST TRIED IT FOUR YEARS AGO AND AM SO GLAD THAT IT IS AVAILABLE AGAIN. IT CAN BE SERVED CHILLED OR AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AND THE DEPTH AND FLAVORS ARE AMAZING. THANKS FOR BRINGING IT BACK!!!
PETER J.


Surgeondude
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Apr 29, 2023  |  By Scott J.
Unquestionably the best ale I have ever tasted. It is rich without being overbearing. I liken it to liquid caramel. Nice kick in the pants too!
Scott J.


Stupendous
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Mar 6, 2023  |  By John C.
Flavor Profile: Dark, Sweet, Coffeeish, Chocolate, and Strong Alcoholic tastes. This is different from any Belgian-style ale I've ever had. Really enjoyed it.
John C.


My Fave
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Oct 23, 2019  |  By Kiki
This is my most favorite beer of all time. For whatever reason it will no longer be distributed to any B&Ds in my area. You guys are going to be my saviors since now I know I can count on you to deliver!
Kiki


Gouden Carolus Cuvee van de Keizer Blauw
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Apr 21, 2019  |  By Scott J.
Rate these qualities (5 is the highest): Aroma 5, Appearance 5, Taste 5, Palate 5
Scott J.


Tom
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Apr 16, 2017  |  By TOM H.
This is, without a doubt, one of the best beers I have ever had. The nose is malty with fruity overtones. It pours dark with a nice heavy head. The mouth feel is very smooth. A very complex beer with levels of flavor that I haven't had in many beers. As it warms up the taste changes in an interesting manner.
TOM H.


EXCELLENT
Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Review star icon Apr 4, 2017  |  By rich
all around winner.
rich