New Belgium 1554 Enlightened Dark Ale
Dark Lager · 6.0% ABV
New Belgium Brewing Company · Fort Collins, CO
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322 Brews LLC
228.5 miles away · 15765 Conneaut Lake Road, Meadville, PA 16335
Beer Store · Menu Updated: 04/18/2026
12oz 24 Pack Bottles · 12oz 6 Pack Bottles
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Village Shoppe & Go Drive Thru
371.7 miles away · 3011 Glendale Milford Road, Cincinnati, OH 45241
Beer Store · Menu Updated: 04/04/2026
12oz 6 Pack Bottles $10.99
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Twenties: A Cocktail Joint
374.7 miles away · 2733 Woodburn Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45206
Bar · Menu Updated: 04/01/2026
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Beer Description
Even though it’s a dark beer, 1554 still balances brightness with depth. It’s not a porter, not a stout—it’s 1554.
1554 Enlightened Dark Ale from New Belgium Brewing has a surprisingly bright taste and a dry, chocolaty finish. This craft beer is evocative of the dark brews enjoyed in Belgian taverns 500 years ago. 1554 defies the style guidelines of modern beer. Although dark in color, 1554 is not a porter, stout, schwarzbier, or bock. Rather, it is a rebirth of a lost beer style called zwert (Flemish for black), which uses gruit for bittering. The oldest reference to zwert beer comes from 1285. However, our brewing inspiration came from a book published in 1554, which was the height of popularity for zwertbeer. First released in 1998, our whimsical improvisation includes a variety of specialty dark malts, a dash of licorice root, and a European lager yeast that’s fermented at ale temperatures. Its complex flavor creates a satisfying, full mouthfeel. Even though it’s a dark beer, it still balances brightness with depth. It’s not a porter, not a stout—it’s 1554. 2025 GABF Gold winner!
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