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A quadrupel at 8% ABV with a spicy depth and warm malt. Dream Heavy is a one-off from Brouwerij Kees in Middelburg, in Zeeland, the brewery that Kees Bubberman opened in 2015. The brewery calls it a strong quadrupel, and in its own words it is full of spicy depth and warm malt. The shop lists it in the one-off series, and the brewery adds the 8% right in the product line.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
SRM
deep amber18
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
spicymaltyfruity
spicy
malty
fruity
bready
yeasty
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced spice character—white pepper, clove, and subtle licorice notes emerge prominently from the yeast work.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Dream Heavy

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper hue with a SRM of 18, presenting a rich and inviting visual profile. The head forms with good initial presence and shows solid retention, with delicate lacing clinging to the glass. Carbonation appears moderate, supporting a full-bodied presentation without excessive effervescence.

deep ambergood head retentionlaced edges

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced spice character—white pepper, clove, and subtle licorice notes emerge prominently from the yeast work. Warm malt backbone reveals caramel and light toast undertones, while a gentle alcohol warmth becomes apparent without dominating. The overall aromatic profile balances yeast-driven complexity with malt sweetness.

white pepperclovecaramel maltwarm alcohol

◐ Taste

Entry brings forth rich malt sweetness with bready and biscuit notes, followed by a developing spice layer that builds through the mid-palate. The full body carries notes of dried fruit and subtle boozy warmth from the 8% ABV, while moderate bitterness at 25 IBU provides restraint and balance. The finish leans dry with lingering spice and a slight peppery aftertaste.

spicy depthbready sweetnessfull-bodieddry finish

◑ Finish

The aftertaste persists with warming alcohol and residual spice, fading gradually into a dry, slightly peppery character. Length is moderate to long, with the malt's initial sweetness giving way to the yeast-driven spice profile.

spice aftertastewarming finish
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
76
Serve at 12–16°C

Serve at 12–14°C. This is a contemplative beer — warmth unlocks the dark fruit, caramel and complex malt.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

Built for cellaring. Age 2–5 years for deeper complexity. Store upright at 12–16°C.

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