Sterk Aal Van Hoodie
Newburgh Brewing Company

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From:
Newburgh Brewing Company
 
New York, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
ABV:
10.2%
Score:
85
Avg:
3.67 | pDev: 11.44%
Reviews:
2
Ratings:
16
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 06, 2015
Added:
Oct 30, 2012
Wants:
  1
Gots:
  2
We do love all things sessionable here in Newburgh… but, there’s a time & a place for all beers, including our new Belgian Strong Ale. Medium bodied & amber in color, the beer boasts lovely flavors & aromas produced by the Belgian Candy Sugar. The lingering finish is that of both spice & earthy qualities from our Belgian Ale Yeast. The formidable 10.2% ABV leaves you with a delightful sugary sweetness and warmth.
We call it “Sterk Aal van Hoodie”, which is Flemish for “Strong Ale of Hoodie”. And who is Hoodie, you might ask? Why, she’s our incredibly strong, utterly fearless, cunning and quick brewery cat. We honor Hoodie's fearless determination in the face of mouse danger by naming our Strong Ale after her. We salute you, Hoodie.
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Rated: 3.62 by cvengeance from Pennsylvania

Oct 06, 2015
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Rated: 4.06 by zotzot from Vermont

Sep 08, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by smithj4 from New York

Mar 17, 2015
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Reviewed by orcrist_cleaver from New York

4.38/5  rDev +19.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
A: Very much the color of a BPA. Strong copper hue tending toward the dark and golden orange. Finger and half of light tan semi-rocky head. Tons of classic 'Belgian lacing.'

S: Green spices, sweet floral, and mild fruit; just a hint of tobacco peppered in, hidden well by honeysuckle, orange, and candied fruit. Good clean base malt, but rye and barley add some spice notes as well.

M: First sip is smooth and light-medium body. Any subsequent sip in quick succession will yield a balmier feel with some noticeable alcohol. Drinks more like a higher ABV Belgian in this regard.

T: Absolutely delicious malt profile of toasted rye and barley; hazelnut. Peppery, herbaceous, phenolic, herbal, fruity. Pear and a thin slice of orange tang gives a reservedly dry finish. Great malt quality, typical sweetness of candi sugar, minimal herbal bitterness, and too easy of a drinker.
Feb 08, 2015
 
Rated: 4.17 by BeerTwigs from New York

Jan 26, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by malfunxion from New York

Aug 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by rmcnamee from New York

May 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Mikexw from New York

Apr 08, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by Mikeadeth

Apr 03, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by TychoNDC from Colorado

Mar 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by pknyc from New York

Mar 23, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by LoveStout from New York

Dec 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by acurtis from New Jersey

Dec 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by thudean from New York

Dec 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Huffs from New York

Dec 15, 2012
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Reviewed by Jason from Massachusetts

3.74/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Sample from the brewery.

LOOK: Clear copper hue, bubbly, good amount of lacing

SMELL: Spicy, toasted grain, gummy, mildly phenolic, green peppercorn, honey, figs

TASTE: Creamy, slick, medium bodied, spicy, warming, malty, toasty, medicinal phenols, herbal hop, mild bitterness, salty, orange peel, semi-dry finish

Well balanced, just enough warmth without getting hot. Perhaps not as dry and crisp as I like but it still is a tasty brew. Ends up being closer to more of a pale quad.
Nov 25, 2012
Sterk Aal Van Hoodie from Newburgh Brewing Company
Beer rating: 85 out of 100 with 16 ratings