Chaka
Sun King Brewing Company

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From:
Sun King Brewing Company
 
Indiana, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
ABV:
8%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.93 | pDev: 12.72%
Reviews:
14
Ratings:
64
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 27, 2014
Added:
May 05, 2012
Wants:
  8
Gots:
  9
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Reviewed by rudzud from Massachusetts

4.18/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Received as an extra in a trade a long while back. Poured into my Duvel tulip.

A - Poured a deep, dark mahogany hue with a nice two finger creamy white head that faded slowly to leave a thin bubbly blanket and light halo.

S - Aromas of cloves, bananas, generic dark fruit, soft grains, nice belgian yeasts.

T - Taste is similar to the nose, the cloves are more restrained, as are the darker fruits. Very prominent belgian yeast notes and cloves. Good bananas too and the alcohol is hidden very nicely. Quite tasty.

M - Mouthfeel is nicely carbonated, alcohol very well hidden. Impressive.

O - Overall a well crafted beer. Did not expect much from this particular offering but yeah, really happy with this. Well done!

Serving Type: Can
Oct 27, 2014
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Reviewed by homebrew311 from Illinois

4.14/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Pours a deep maroon with off white head, a collar of head retains throughout. The nose features dark fruit, clove, banana, and grapes. The taste starts with moderate level of sweetness with notes of bubblegum, clove, and bananas. Features the flavors yyou would expect in an abbey ale or a BSDA. Finish is spicy with a lingering sweetness. Mouthfeel is well carbonated with somewhat heavy body. Overall, a nice dark belgian. Reminds me of New Belgium Abbey ale.
Oct 11, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Flight317 from Indiana

Aug 01, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by JamesTerry88 from Indiana

May 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by neckbracesub from Indiana

May 30, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Devi0us from California

May 18, 2014
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Reviewed by JohnnyHopps from Indiana

3.97/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Appearance - The beer was a handsome reddish brown color with an off-white head. The lacing on the sides of the pint glass was evident.

Smell - I thought the aroma was fairly muted for something with the Belgian notation. There was a sweetness to the aroma.

Taste - On the initial, I detect banana, clove, cinnamon, and a certain bread/biscuit flavor. The banana grows progressively more sour toward the back of the tongue in the aftertaste. The sticky thick mouthfeel really allows this one to linger.

Mouthfeel - I think the most remarkable aspect of this beer is the mouthfeel. The manner in which it coats the tongue makes me want to call it a sticky beer.

Overall - I do not think the taste in this one is as full as I would like it to be. Still, it is a very good beer.
May 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by jadler16 from Indiana

May 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Mar 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by jacothom from Indiana

Feb 07, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Theniz from Indiana

Jan 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by ToddGingerich from Indiana

Jan 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by menacho1 from Illinois

Dec 29, 2013
 
Rated: 4.25 by lilsmizzul1225 from Indiana

Dec 27, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by mattknueven from Indiana

Dec 24, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Kyrojack from Indiana

Dec 08, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by BSuter from Indiana

Nov 20, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by Corey17 from New York

Oct 12, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by MinorThreat from Nebraska

Oct 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Phillyz from Pennsylvania

Sep 06, 2013
Chaka from Sun King Brewing Company
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 64 ratings