Bière du Boucanier

Name: Bière du Boucanier
Brand: Beer
SKU: 56b1ca15f70fb559550937cf
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 3.51 (6866 reviews)

Belgian Strong Ale 11 º 30 IBU

Brouwerij Van Steenberge

This Belgian Golden Strong Ale presents a vibrant golden hue topped by a persistent, fine-beaded white head. The aroma is a complex tapestry of fruity esters, notably ripe pear and apple, interwoven with the brewery’s signature yeast character and a distinct, perfumy alcohol presence. While traditionally dry, this expression from Van Steenberge reveals a richer malt backbone with hints of caramel and grainy sweetness. On the palate, a bold alcohol warmth merges with high, effervescent carbonation to create a sharp, penetrating sensation. It concludes with a firm, dry bitterness and a lingering peppery spice that balances its formidable 11% strength.

Appearance. Deep gold color (5–6 SRM). Brilliant clarity with abundant, fine-beaded effervescence. Features a massive, rocky, long-lasting white head with dense lacing.

Aroma. High intensity with a complex bouquet of fruity esters, primarily pear and red apple. Moderate herbal and spicy hop notes. Low but noticeable grainy-sweet malt with a hint of caramel. Pronounced but clean perfumy alcohol and light peppery phenols.

Taste. Initial impression is dominated by alcohol warmth and pilsner malt sweetness. Mid-palate reveals spicy phenols and pome fruit esters. Moderate to high bitterness is accentuated by the high attenuation and carbonation. The finish is dry and clean, featuring a short, lingering herbal hop amargor and peppery alcohol.

Mouthfeel. Medium body, feeling slightly fuller than the style's baseline due to the high alcohol. Very high carbonation providing a sparkling, effervescent mouthfeel. Strong, smooth alcohol warmth. Slight astringency from the combination of high CO2 and high ABV.

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