Augustijn Grand Cru
Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.

Augustijn Grand CruAugustijn Grand Cru
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From:
Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.
 
Belgium
Style:
Belgian Pale Strong Ale
Ranked #88
ABV:
9%
Score:
87
Ranked #16,038
Avg:
3.89 | pDev: 12.08%
Reviews:
128
Ratings:
300
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jan 04, 2024
Added:
Apr 27, 2002
Wants:
  16
Gots:
  37
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Ratings by RMentair:
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Rated by RMentair from Panama

3.75/5  rDev -3.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

May 21, 2015
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by cratez from Canada (ON)

3.5/5  rDev -10%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
330ml bottle from a gift pack purchased at the LCBO. Expiry date of July 25, 2025. Consumed Jan. 3, 2024.

L: Clear golden yellow, bordering on amber, with three fingers of bright white foam. Strands of lacing line the tulip glass.

S: Fruity and effervescent yeast imparts apricot, Bosc pear & fuzzy peach. Some ethanol, floral hop + earthy vine. Enticing aromas, though less robust than top-tier examples of the style.

T: Mostly follows the nose, but this is milder than other, well-known examples (Karmeliet, Westmalle, St. Bernie’s, Rochefort, etc).

F: Full bodied, mouth-coating feel. Spicy-peppery middle with high carbonation. Dry, lightly bitter, warming finish.

O: Similar to the Augustijn Blonde and Dubbel, this is superbly balanced. My only complaint is that, compared to the very best Tripels, the flavour and aroma are a bit subdued. Nevertheless, Grand Cru is a well constructed beer that should be tried at least once.
Jan 04, 2024
 
Rated: 4 by BrisLoganite from Australia

Nov 18, 2023
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Reviewed by scott451 from Canada (ON)

4.17/5  rDev +7.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Poured a 330ml stubby bottle into a chalice. A two finger fine white head on a very slightly hazy gold. The head sticks around to the end. Lots of billowy lacing.
Spicy nose. Pear.
Subdued malt flavours. A very mild but long hop finish. ABV is well hidden.
Very smooth and balanced.
A fine Pale Strong and right on style.
Dec 30, 2022
 
Rated: 4.25 by Stengelfoot from California

Apr 11, 2022
 
Rated: 3.96 by Dentist666 from Russian Federation

Mar 04, 2022
 
Rated: 3.83 by BeerMe8 from Florida

Oct 14, 2021
 
Rated: 3.79 by gardner254 from Ohio

Jul 11, 2021
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Rated by Jugs_McGhee from Colorado

3.23/5  rDev -17%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
On-draught @ a Yardhouse:

C+ / ABOVE AVERAGE
Jul 04, 2021
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Reviewed by CarolinaCardinals from North Carolina

4.03/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Had a 12 oz serving at the Yardhouse in Greenville, SC on 5-30-21 for $7.99.

Beer was served blond with a nice white head.

Nose was pilsner malt base with apples and pears from the yeast strain.

Taste was a large but lighter pale malt base with a nice yeast impartation of pear and apple. Finished balanced and not hot like some BSPA's come across.

Mouthfeel was light and smooth at the same time.

Overall a legit BSPA, definitely worth a shot if you can find the bottled form for a more reasonable cost.
Jun 01, 2021
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Reviewed by JonnoWillsteed from England

3.86/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
Blind-tasted except for the beer's name and brewery/country, zero reviews below read (yet!)...
L- Darker gold, pours slightly hazy with a 2Cm pillowy off-white head. [Some sediment has been left in the bottle]. ps. after 10mins, holds very well.
S- Very mild, perhaps hints of light spice?...
T- Oh ok, it's quite hoppy, as in trad dry hops. This rolls over into a lightly fruity (vs spicy) aspect, with a decent level of malt making it's presence apparent.
F- It has some richness but the level of hops balances it to an extent. Overall it remains net hoppy-dry, despite being clearly a pretty full-on brew.
O- Big and punchy whilst having a dominant hops aspect. Very nice and I'd happily drink it again. Perhaps a bit full-on whilst also lacking great detail or charm for me to go out and buy again.
Review/scoring all done, now the reveal, I get to read the bottle lables to see what I missed! ==> Nothing to add.
330ml bottle BB: 19/11/2022 Euro2.50 Bought from BeerMania/Belgium as part of a large pick-your own consignment to London.
Jun 01, 2021
 
Rated: 3.98 by asaboss from California

Apr 08, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by GoHabsGo from Canada (ON)

Jan 10, 2021
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Reviewed by Tony787 from Canada (ON)

4/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
out of the variety pack bought at lcbo in Ontario 330ml bottle at 9%.
poured a 2finger fluffy head into glass medium carbonation golden color .
taste is pale malt very smooth .
leaves a nice lace as you drink it.
warming sensation going down .
overall another great strong Belgium beer .
cheers
Dec 12, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by Griphon from Florida

Dec 02, 2020
 
Rated: 4 by NickThePyro from Washington

Nov 15, 2020
 
Rated: 3.96 by Samnem from Pennsylvania

Jun 14, 2020
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Reviewed by quadmad from Canada (ON)

3.79/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
330 ml bottle from a Christmas mixed pack from the LCBO. Nice sparkling clear beverage.
Thin white head.
Crisp taste.
Overall a very good Belgian Pale Ale
Mar 04, 2020
 
Rated: 4.29 by arzt from Germany

Feb 18, 2020
Augustijn Grand Cru from Brouwerij Van Steenberge N.V.
Beer rating: 87 out of 100 with 300 ratings