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Named for 1818, the year the Maatschappij van Weldadigheid was founded, this quadrupel is the brewery's general: full-bodied and malty, with red fruit in the aroma and dark fruit, pear and blackcurrant on the palate. The finish is hoppy with a touch of bitterness. At 10% ABV a winter beer for long evenings, from barley malt, candy sugar, hops and yeast.

ABV
10.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
SRM
deep amber18
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
dark fruithoppymalty
dark fruit
hoppy
malty
fruity
spicy
bready
Aroma
Red fruit leads on the nose—ripe cherry and plum—underscored by warm Malz character and subtle Edelhopfen spice.
also:yeasty
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for 1818

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to reddish-brown in the glass, reflecting the 18 SRM with excellent clarity. The head forms thick and persistent, clinging to the glass walls with fine Schaumkleiden as the beer settles. Carbonation is moderate and even, befitting a contemplative winter quadrupel.

deep amberpersistent headclear

◌ Aroma

Red fruit leads on the nose—ripe cherry and plum—underscored by warm Malz character and subtle Edelhopfen spice. The 10% ABV adds a gentle alcohol warmth without harshness, and a faint yeasty earthiness rounds out the bouquet. The overall impression is dignified and layered rather than aggressive.

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◐ Taste

Full-bodied and malty on entry, with dark fruit—blackcurrant and plum—unfolding across the palate alongside pear notes and a bready, slightly spicy mid-palate character. The finish turns hoppy with a dry, lingering bitterness that balances the sweet Malz foundation, never cloying despite the candy sugar contribution to body and complexity.

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◑ Finish

Long and dry, with a final impression of hoppy bitterness and a subtle alcohol warmth that encourages slow sipping. The aftertaste carries forward dark fruit and a trace of peppery spice, fading gradually over several minutes.

langhopfig-bitterwärmend
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
85
Appearance
82
Finish
80
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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