DNR Belgian-Style Golden Ale - Coop Ale Works

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56 Ratings

rAvg: 3.79
pDev: 18.21%
Reviews: 21
Hads: 35

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Brewed by:
Coop Ale Works

Oklahoma, United States

Style | ABV
Belgian Strong Pale Ale | 10.00% ABV

Availability: Year-round. on-tap (12), bottle (8), nitro-tap (1).

Notes:
The first big beer brewed in Oklahoma, DNR begins with central and western European malts that are skillfully blended with Noble hops from northern Germany. DNR provides flavor and aroma that is big in every way. Notes of dried fruit, cinnamon and vanilla make DNR a very complex experience to be enjoyed in moderation.

30 IBU

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Reviews by tronester:

tronester

Oklahoma

3.88/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Hazy brownish orange in appearance, with a creamy tan head. Smells stronly of pungent Belgian yeast strains. Taste is a sharp blast of yeast up front, with a hint of grain and some vinegar in the middle. The finish is dry and alcoholic. Mouthfeel is thick, high carbonation. Drinkability is pretty good, the 10%abv gets heavy after awhile though.

Serving type: on-tap

09-24-2010 17:56:01 | More by tronester

More User Reviews:

TANelson

Oklahoma

3.25/5 rDev -14.2%

05-10-2013 23:44:24 | More by TANelson

alex_hart

Massachusetts

4.25/5 rDev +12.1%

05-03-2013 02:09:07 | More by alex_hart

Borgt

4/5 rDev +5.5%

04-24-2013 00:41:51 | More by Borgt

chaseabeer

Oklahoma

3.75/5 rDev -1.1%

01-16-2013 02:13:08 | More by chaseabeer

DelMontiac

Oklahoma

4/5 rDev +5.5%

01-13-2013 22:11:17 | More by DelMontiac

QuamLaetus

Oklahoma

4/5 rDev +5.5%

01-04-2013 19:56:24 | More by QuamLaetus

mattgwillison

1/5 rDev -73.6%

12-18-2012 05:27:46 | More by mattgwillison

IMSPEAKNOENGLISH

Illinois

3/5 rDev -20.8%

12-09-2012 17:12:26 | More by IMSPEAKNOENGLISH

Tpomeroy5

4.5/5 rDev +18.7%

11-22-2012 01:18:16 | More by Tpomeroy5

dgrauwiler

Texas

1/5 rDev -73.6%

11-16-2012 03:28:08 | More by dgrauwiler

Mebuzzard

Colorado

4/5 rDev +5.5%

10-27-2012 22:31:52 | More by Mebuzzard

JRod1969

New York

4.25/5 rDev +12.1%

10-10-2012 03:02:54 | More by JRod1969

jheezee

Texas

3.75/5 rDev -1.1%

10-04-2012 15:08:46 | More by jheezee

JonDot

3.5/5 rDev -7.7%

09-21-2012 20:07:11 | More by JonDot

Flatbottom

Oklahoma

4.25/5 rDev +12.1%

09-12-2012 20:02:40 | More by Flatbottom

BeerHunter76

Texas

3.5/5 rDev -7.7%

08-31-2012 20:44:34 | More by BeerHunter76

zevans

4.75/5 rDev +25.3%

08-26-2012 03:42:53 | More by zevans

TheSarge

Illinois

4.1/5 rDev +8.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Nice to try the first beer commercially brewed in Oklahoma. I hope someday the Sooners slack off their ridiculous beer laws.

Poured DNR into a tulip glass, and the brew produces a three finger thick khaki colored head, and the body is copper in color, with a hefty haze.

The aroma is fig, vanilla, cola, metallic, a little vegetable, and maybe a hint of sour cherry.

In the taste, a sour cherry flavor is immediately perceptible. There is some cola traits, fig, vanilla, and a cooked veggie flavor in the end.

Feels mildly carbonated, syrupy, full in body, and only slightly warm in the end.

Serving type: bottle

08-11-2012 20:25:28 | More by TheSarge

sommersb

Tennessee

3.83/5 rDev +1.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Tasted On: 08-01-2012
Freshness: Not indicated
Packaging: 750ml brown bottle, pry-cap
Glassware: Tulip
Purchased: Received in a trade

Pour a hazy, dark orange-brown color, darker than other Belgian strong pale ales I've had. The head is cream-colored and about 4 fingers high. Both head retention and lacing are very good.

Aromas are made up of spicy hops, some citrus, and caramel malts that give it a sweet smell.

The taste is more dry than I expected based on the aromas. Very spicy and dry, with a moderate level of hop bitterness and a little tartness. The malts make for a nice balance. Other flavors are cinnamon and pepper.

Mouthfeel is very creamy and has a medium-to-high amount of carbonation. The aftertaste is fairly dry, coupled with spices and hops. I also get a bit of alcohol warming.

Overall a pretty interesting take on the style from the brewer. It tasted kind of like a barleywine with added spices.

Thanks to TheBishopco for this one!

Serving type: bottle

08-02-2012 00:17:14 | More by sommersb