Beers similar to Zware Hufter

Quadrupel·Netherlands·10% ABV·One of 34 Quadrupels in hopIQ·

hopIQ found 10 beers that share Zware Hufter's malty and caramel character. Caramel and dark bread form the malty base, joined by dried dark fruit such as raisin, fig and date, while liquorice adds a soft, earthy sweetness and clove a gentle warm spiciness. Bitterness stays in the background, the mouthfeel is full, round and soft, and the long finish carries alcohol warmth. At 10% ABV this quadrupel is the strongest beer in Dampegheest's regular range, brewed since 2007.

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Brouwerij Kees

Netherlands · Quadrupel · 10%

ALTERNATIVE

76%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Like Zware Hufter on fullness and dark fruit notes — adds richness, but without the clove notes.

What carries overmaltydark fruitfull-bodiedcaramelsmooth

Structure: very close

Compared to Zware Hufterrichdrybreadyclovesweet

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: very close

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ATV – All Terrain Vehicle

Kompaan

Netherlands · Quadrupel · 10.1%

ALTERNATIVE

75%

FLAVOUR MATCH

A touch more roasted notes, no clove notes — fullness and dark fruit notes as with Zware Hufter.

What carries overcaramelmaltydark fruitfull-bodiedspicy

Structure: very close

Compared to Zware Hufterroastedchocolatebitterclovesweet

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: very close

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Moersleutel Quad

Moersleutel Craft Brewery

Netherlands · Quadrupel · 11%

ALTERNATIVE

75%

FLAVOUR MATCH

Keeps fullness and sweetness like Zware Hufter, adds floral notes, a notch stronger, drops clove notes.

What carries overfull-bodiedmaltydark fruitsweetcaramel

Structure: a notch stronger

Compared to Zware Hufterfloralwheatbreadyclovesmooth

Structure: Same structure — body, sweetness, bitterness and texture all land on the same spot.

Structure: a notch stronger

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Grimbergen Optimo Bruno

Grimbergen

Belgium · Quadrupel · 10%

73%

MATCH

Shares sweetness and dark fruit notes with Zware Hufter; adds bitterness, drier, but drops clove notes.

Structure: drier

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Grimbergen 1128 Quadruple

Grimbergen

Belgium · Quadrupel · 10%

73%

MATCH

Alongside Zware Hufter on dark fruit notes and clove notes: adds toasty notes, drops sweetness.

Structure: very close

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The Reverend

Avery Brewing Company

United States · Quadrupel · 10%

71%

MATCH

As with Zware Hufter, same dark fruit notes and sweetness; adds richness, no clove notes.

Structure: very close

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St. Bernardus Abt 12

Brouwerij St. Bernardus

Belgium · Belgian Quadrupel · 10.5%

70%

MATCH

Same fullness and dark fruit notes as Zware Hufter, adds richness, but without the clove notes.

Structure: very close

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Gouverneur Quadrupel

Gouverneur

Netherlands · Quadrupel · 10%

70%

MATCH

Mirrors Zware Hufter's fullness and sweetness, minus clove notes.

Structure: very close

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Sixth Glass

Boulevard Brewing Company

United States · Quadrupel · 10.2%

70%

MATCH

Same fullness and sweetness as Zware Hufter, adds richness, but without the clove notes.

Structure: very close

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St-Feuillien Quadruple

Brasserie St-Feuillien

Belgium · Quadrupel · 11%

70%

MATCH

Stronger — same fullness and sweetness as Zware Hufter, adds banana notes, a notch stronger, but without the clove notes.

Structure: a notch stronger

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