Gulden Draak Classic – The golden dragon, a Belgian Tripel par excellence

The Gulden Draak Classic from the Van Steenberge brewery is one of the most famous and awarded Belgian strong ales. Its name – the Golden Dragon – says it all: powerful, fiery, unmistakable.

Style: Belgian Dark Triple
Alcohol: 10.5% ABV
Brewery: Brouwerij Van Steenberge, Ertvelde, East Flanders, Belgium
Content: 33 cl
Bottle: Iconic white ceramic jug bottle

Taste profile

• Deep ruby-brown to mahogany with fine foam
• Notes of dried fruit, vanilla, caramel, and dark chocolate
• Warming yeast aromas with fine spice
• Surprisingly harmonious and well-rounded despite 10.5% ABV
• Long, warming finish with a pleasant residual sweetness

The iconic white bottle

The Gulden Draak is instantly recognizable by its white ceramic jug bottle – a unique selling point on any beer shelf. The bottle has won multiple awards for best beer design and makes it an exceptional gift.

Prizes & Awards

The Gulden Draak Classic has received multiple awards at international beer competitions, including the World Beer Awards. It is considered a benchmark for Belgian Dark Tripels and is highly valued by beer sommeliers worldwide.

Food pairing

• Strong aged cheese (Époisses, Munster, Limburger)
• Wild game sausages and meat fondue
• Dark chocolate with 70% cocoa content or more
• Crème brûlée and caramelized desserts

Serving recommendation

Temperature: 10–14°C – never cold, always poured with patience
Glass: Bulbous tulip glass or wine goblet
Tip: Freshly opened, it is powerful and spicy; after 3–5 years of maturation, it develops wine-like, almost port-like notes

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