La Gauloise Brune

Name: La Gauloise Brune
Brand: Beer
SKU: 527f4e60d187e401090060b2
Rating: 3.5 (11135 reviews)

Strong Ale 8.1 º 16 IBU

Brasserie Du Bocq

This Belgian Dark Strong Ale presents a sophisticated interplay of deep malt complexity and spiced fermentation character. Pouring a dark reddish-brown with ruby highlights, it offers an aromatic profile defined by rich wheat, caramelized sugars, and distinct notes of coriander. The palate is treated to a harmony of roasted malts, delivering hints of chocolate and dark fruit esters that reflect its lengthy conditioning in cold tanks. While full-bodied and heady, it maintains a clean balance between malt sweetness and a light, refined hop bitterness. This ale is remarkably smooth for its strength, finishing with a lingering, spiced warmth and a pleasant, dry complexity.

Appearance. Deep reddish-brown with a dark ruby red tinge; brilliant clarity; generous, persistent, fine-bubbled white head with excellent lacing (SRM 18–22).

Aroma. High intensity with a rich, bready-toasty malt base featuring dark caramel and a hint of chocolate; moderate fruity esters of plum and raisin; distinct spicy coriander and a subtle wheat-like graininess; low floral hop character.

Taste. Initial impression is malty-rich with flavors of caramel and toasted bread; secondary notes of chocolate and spice emerge alongside moderate dark fruit esters; balanced by a medium-low hop bitterness; finish is moderately dry with a lingering, slightly bitter aftertaste.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full to full body with a creamy, smooth texture; high carbonation provides a lively, scrubbing sensation; noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth; no astringency.

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