Dageraad Brewing Lekkers – Belgian Strong Dark Ale at 5.5% ABV (C$6.35 at Collective, 473 ml, packaged on 18-Nov-2025, acquired 10-Feb-2026, reviewed 18-Feb-2026)
Appearance: clear brown with one finger of loose beige head diminishing gradually to a thin ring, minimal stringy lacing. (3/5) Aroma: burnt sugar, orange peel, faint Belg-ish esters. (7/10) Taste: moderate sweet, moderate bitter. (7/10) Palate: medium body, moderate carbonation, slightly sticky finish. (3/5)
Not really a “Strong” Dark, but I wasn’t sure how else to classify it. For that matter, there’s not a whole lot of “Belgian” there, either. So, just “Dark”, I suppose? Anyway. This doesn’t really come across as having anything really dominate – which can be good, when it feels balanced, or less good when it feels aimless. This feels a bit more aimless than balanced. Dageraad generally does good Belgian-derived offerings, and this one could use a bit more of that lineage. Just OK. (13/20)
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