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Final Verdict

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A rich, complex quadrupel at 10% ABV with caramel, dried fruit, raisins and a soft spiciness. Final Verdict was brewed together with the friends from De Magistraat, on a full malt base that gives a warm, round body and a long, warming finish. It is a one-off from Brouwerij Kees in Middelburg, in Zeeland.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
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
caramelmaltydark fruit
caramel
malty
dark fruit
spicy
fruity
bready
Aroma
The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness balanced by warm, dried stone fruits—raisins and figs dominate.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Final Verdict

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to brown, with excellent clarity and a rich, tan head that demonstrates strong lacing. The color reflects the generous caramel Malz base used in this collaborative brew. Carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, supporting a sustained collar of foam.

deep amber-brownclearpersistent headgood lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with pronounced caramel sweetness balanced by warm, dried stone fruits—raisins and figs dominate. A gentle spice character emerges beneath, suggesting clove and subtle warming alcohol that frames the aromatic profile without dominating. Soft malt depth rounds the overall impression.

caramel, raisinsdried stone fruitsoft spice noteswarming alcohol

◐ Taste

Entry is full and round, with caramel sweetness that carries through the mid-palate alongside dark fruit and subtle bread notes. The 10% ABV provides warmth without harshness, while moderate bitterness (25 IBU) plays a supporting role rather than asserting itself. A restrained dryness emerges in the second half, keeping the beer from becoming cloying.

caramel-forwardfull-bodied, smoothdark fruitmoderate bitterness

◑ Finish

Long and warming, with the alcohol heat settling into a pleasant glow that encourages lingering. The aftertaste holds caramel and raisin notes with a gentle spice fade, leaving a soft dryness on the palate.

warming finishlingering fruit
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
86
Taste
86
Appearance
84
Finish
82
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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