BigSlick Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Ya know, I thought I had beer figured out. Figured I had pretty much crossed most bridges. Holy Sh!t was I wrong! At a wine tasting event I got introduced to Gulden Draak. When I saw it poured I cringed a little. I have not had great experience with darker beers. I really have not found one that makes me want to write home to Mama. Lifting the glass I thought I was in for a taste that was going to be very bitter with a finish that I did not want hanging around with me. After taking the first drink I was introduced to a new level of barley bliss. This Belgian ale or barley wine weighs in at a powerful 10.5% alcohol. You can only tell after the first drink and after the last one. :-P It is very smooth with a prominant caramel sweetness and leaves a light carbonation on the tongue when drinking. Since trying this fine brew I have started dipping into Trappist beers(Chimay), triple filtered ales and am looking for the beyond. I have started a new journey my friends. I am now on a path to staggering enlightenment. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Presidente Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 » started a new journey my friends. I am now on a path to staggering » enlightenment. Here here to the path of staggering enlightenment! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skid11 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Thanks BigSlick I'll keep an eye out for this one.:-P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sig 111 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Ive seen BS full of staggering enlightenment!!:-D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colt45 Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 » At a wine tasting event I got introduced to Gulden Draak. » » This Belgian ale or barley wine weighs in at a powerful 10.5% alcohol. Slick, this is what initially caight my eye, that you tried it at a wine tasting. Do they consider it an ale, or a barley "wine"? Remember, too much of a good thing.......... is still a good thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Plague Posted March 13, 2007 Share Posted March 13, 2007 Welcome to the wonderful world of Belgian brews! Make sure you also check out Westmalle, Duinen, Delirium, Rochefort, and Unibroue's beers (Maudite, Tres Pistoles, etc.)! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlick Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 » Welcome to the wonderful world of Belgian brews! » » Make sure you also check out Westmalle, Duinen, Delirium, Rochefort, and » Unibroue's beers (Maudite, Tres Pistoles, etc.)! WOOHOO! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigSlick Posted March 13, 2007 Author Share Posted March 13, 2007 » » At a wine tasting event I got introduced to Gulden Draak. » » » » This Belgian ale or barley wine weighs in at a powerful 10.5% alcohol. » Slick, this is what initially caight my eye, that you tried it at a wine tasting. Do they consider it an ale, or a barley "wine"? It was not offered as part of the wine tasting, it was what I started drinking after the wine was gone. :-D It is referred to as a barley wine on the Draak website. Remember, too much of a good thing.......... is still a good thing. Amen Brother!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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