This Belgian Golden Strong Ale from Brasserie Dupont presents a sophisticated, amber-hued evolution of the style, driven by a complex blend of five different malts. The sensory profile is defined by the signature Dupont yeast character, yielding high-intensity notes of peppery phenols and pome fruit esters, specifically ripe pear and apple. On the palate, a refined malt backbone offers toasted biscuit notes that transition into herbal hop flavors and a firm bitterness. Despite its 8.5% ABV, the beer remains remarkably effervescent and highly attenuated, finishing bone-dry. The interplay between spicy alcohol warmth and toasted malt complexity creates a harmonious, refreshing profile typical of this farmhouse-inspired brewery.
Appearance.Deep gold to light amber (8–14 SRM) with brilliant clarity. Features a massive, long-lasting, rocky off-white head that leaves persistent Belgian lace. Highly effervescent with visible carbonation streams.
Aroma.High intensity bouquet of spicy, peppery phenols and fruity esters reminiscent of pear and yellow apple. A complex malt base provides hints of toasted biscuit and light honey from the five-malt blend. Low to moderate herbal and floral hop character with soft alcohol perfume.
Taste.Initial impression of toasted grain and soft malt sweetness, quickly overtaken by peppery alcohol and herbal hop flavors. Esters of pear and orange zest are prominent. Moderate to high bitterness provides structural balance, leading to a long, clean, and very dry finish with a lingering spicy aftertaste.
Mouthfeel.Medium-light body, appearing lighter than the gravity suggests due to high attenuation. Very high carbonation creates a prickly, effervescent sensation. Smooth, noticeable alcohol warmth that remains well-integrated without solvent notes.