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Craft Beer & Brewing

Smoked & Oaked

Epic Brewing • Belgian Golden Strong Ale
ABV: 10.9%
89
Overall
Aroma
11
Flavor
17
Mouthfeel
5
Appearance
3
Salt Lake City, UT

What Our Editors Thought

“Peanut brittle and ash in the aroma with some caramel green apple. Bounces between green apple and woody caramel in the flavor, slightly jarring, but the restrained smoke notes in the flavor provide a through line.”

What Our Panel Thought

“Belgian phenols and barrel are prominent in the aroma. No smoked malt in the aroma but it’s detectable in the flavor. Characterful notes blend harmoniously.”

What the Brewers Say

“Belgian golden strong. Beechwood-smoked malt brings a smoky sweetness. Aged in whiskey barrels.”

Date Reviewed: December 10, 2025