De Ranke Guldenberg

De Ranke Guldenberg

A strong blonde ale of about 8% alc. by volume that claims vaguely to be an “abbey” beer, Guldenberg bears no resemblance whatsoever to any Tripel you may have sampled, except in color perhaps. It is very hoppy and malty (though not quite as assertive as De Ranke’s XX Bitter). Made in small batches only on the weekends, they are quickly gaining a reputation as the best specialty beers of Belgium.


Previously 8.5% abv.
3.6
1084 reviews
Dottignies, Belgium

Community reviews

3.5 Oklar mörkorange med tjockt vitt skum. Doftar fruktigt, lite kryddigt (?). Smaken fyllig, lite söt och besk. Eftersmaken lång med ihållande beska och någon sötma (C19)
3.6 0.33 l bottle at Ambasada. Zagreb. Shared with PH Pit. Cloudy orange, small lasting off-white head. Moderately yeasty aroma, fruity, zest, some pear or ripe apple, quinces, pepper, malts, some sugars. Strong, sweet, peppery touch. Ripe fruit flavour. Dry finish.
3.6 Bevuta in bottiglia. Birra bionda molto profumata e molto alcolica. Leggero amaro finale che non da fastidio.
3.4 Not rank. A very pleasant Belgian.
3.4 Tap at FOB, Rimini, Italy. Pours reddish amber, hazy, with a nice soft head of whitish fine foam. Aroma is herbal, rosemary, toffee. Body and carbonation are average. Taste is medium sweet, with average bitterness, which however becomes dominant - even too much - in the long final.
4.0 bottiglia 33 cl, schiuma bianca fine persistente, color giallo oro velato, al naso lieviti belgi spezie frutta gialla marmellata di pesche miele note erbacee, in bocca spezie frutta a pasta gialla marmellata di pesche leggero coriandolo, carbonazione decisa, corpo medio, alcool perfettamente bilanciato, secca asciutta, amaro accentuato molto lungo nel finale. Bella spinta sull’amaro in perfetto stile De Ranke. Ottima ben fatta. c. Fatti una birra 21.05.21
2.9 Niet aan te raden ,er is veel beter
3.7 Ambrée - se laisse boire comme pas mal de bière de Ranke. Celle-ci avec un arrière goût d’amertume agréable
3.6 Bitter donkerblond bier. Hoppig, niet al te stevig in smaak maar wel in sterkte. Zit iets zoet in maar niet te bestempelen wat. Zou ik nog durven bestellen
4.0 Bottle. Quite a dark amber color. Small, white foam, falls quickly to the ring. Quite a lot of fruit, light dried, grains and biscuits, dates, raisins, caramel, faint yeast aftertaste, brown sugar. It's sweet, slightly oily. Alcohol well hidden, medium saturation.
3.7 Bonne bière d'abbaye, bien équilibrée, qui est un plaisir à voir. À racheter.
3.7 Spicy aroma, fruity esters, light maltiness. Transparent beer, rich amber color with good fine-grained foam. On the palate there is a slight fruitiness, honey notes, malt. Aftertaste with slight alcoholism and pleasant bitterness. Medium carbonation, medium body.
4.4 Beer bought from the brewery. A very comfortable triple, clear, candy sweat, light, cant feel the alcohol as 8%, very very enjoyable, next time will try a big bottle.
3.6 21-10-20 // 330ml bottle shared with PZ. Solid Tripel. Good spice. Light yeastyness. Minimal fruit.
3.9 Bottle 0,33 ltr: Hazy orange coloured brew with an dry bitter taste with hints of tangy oranges, some caramel and spices.
4.0 Levure, amertume. Classique abaye mais très bonne.
3.3 Hazy amber-blonde colour, good half inch light froth on top. Nice floral, clove phenols on the nose, maybe something a little orangey, similar flavour notes but somehow I found the flavours are a bit muted. Medium, smooth body. Quite refreshing, similar to a Tripel but, for me, missing the depth of flavour.
4.4 Ordine 1001birre 5.20 Aroma fruttato molto fresco, piacevole e discretamente intenso: pesca, miele, leggero agrume. Schiuma moderata e leggermente irregolare, non molto persistente. Colore ambrato carico con riflessi dorati, moderata tordibita'. Ingresso dolce estremamente morbido e rinfrescante, tardo finale moderatamente secco e amaro, piuttosto persistente, che invoglia subito al sorso successivo. Corpo e carbonazione perfettamente in stile, presenti ma gentili. Una splendida tripel, estremamente fresca e piacevole.
4.1 Very good beer, nice taste, dark but smooth, strong but not too heavy
3.5 Hazy orange beer with a firm head. Fruity smell. Smooth, soft mouthfeel. The taste is quite well balanced. It contains fruits, herbs and vanilla. Some bready notes as well. A bit alcoholic and hoppy aftertaste.
3.5 Cloudy golden body with a big foamy and stable ivory head. Aroma is fruity, hoppy, spicy notes. Taste is hoppy with herbal, spicy hops taking the lead over a solid malty and yeasty base. Eastery finish (banana, bread) with honey and herbal kick. Medium body average carbonation oily texture
3.5 Belgian Ale interessante, ma atipica. Color giallo sporco. Aroma di leggero malto, erbe e luppoli. Corpo medio per lo stile, carbonazione media. Gusto rotondo, pieno, e speziato; leggermente dolce e maltoso con finale amaro luppoloso ma non esageratamente. Piacevole.
3.6 Nice strong Belgian ale, yet lacking the sweet fruity-banana side of the good Belgian style. Like a strong lager.
3.4 Golden, cloudy with a medium white head. Aroma of fruits, yeast, malt with some grass notes. Medium bitter with a fruit, malt and banana sense ending.
3.7 Pierwsze doświadczenie z tym stylem. Piana średnia, dość trwała, biała, z drobnych i średnich pęcherzy, szyła na szkle. Kolor ciemnego złota, mętny. Aromat nektarynek, cytrusów, innych owoców jak porzeczek, słodów, fenoli. Smak gładki, przyjemny, lekko gryzący, przyprawowy, lekko czuć słody, gorzki posmak również. Całkiem niezłe doświadczenie.
3.9 Bottle from Belgiuminabox. Pours an almost clear golden/amber colour with a medium sized off-white head. Aromas of citrus fruit, apricots, floral, slight herbs and spice. Taste is similar again with added orange zest. Medium to full bodied with a smooth slightly oily mouthfeel and a long hoppy, citrus and zesty bitterness on the finish. Fresh. Nice one. Re-tasted on 3/5/2023: Better than i can remember. Excellent beer.
3.5 N. Spezie filo orval liev acid alcol luppol G. Amar luppol Liev acid
3.3 N:frumento,tostato G:tostato,alcool,legg acido
3.5 Buona birra, non fra le migliori triple che ho bevuto ma se la cava degnamente. Dopo tutto il birrificio non ha bisogno di presentazioni. Dolce ma ben bilanciata con amaro nel finale
4.0 330ml bottle at Pizza Port, Carlsbad, CA on 29/04/2008. Hadn’t been drinking much Belgian beer in the US, but this was a really nice, very full flavoured blonde, with some spicy notes.