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Steenbrugge Quadrupel

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Steenbrugge Quadrupel is an amber, top-fermented abbey beer of 10 %. Its malty, caramel aroma carries hints of raisins and dried plums and blends with the typical mix of herbs and spices that gives the beer its flavour. The Steenbrugge name goes back to the abbey founded in 1084 by St Arnold, the patron saint of brewers.

ABV
10.0%
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
maltycarameldark fruit
malty
caramel
dark fruit
herbal
spicy
fruity
Aroma
The nose opens with prominent caramel and dried fruit—raisins and plums dominate—layered beneath a warming malt sweetness.
also:bready,yeasty
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Steenbrugge Quadrupel

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-brown in color, with excellent clarity and a fine, persistent head that leaves distinct lacing on the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating a gentle stream of bubbles that rises steadily through the liquid.

deep amberclearpersistent headmoderate carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with prominent caramel and dried fruit—raisins and plums dominate—layered beneath a warming malt sweetness. Herbaceous and spicy notes emerge in the background, with subtle hints of candied sugar and a gentle alcohol warmth that frames the overall profile.

carameldried plums and raisinsherbaceous spicewarm alcohol

◐ Taste

The palate is full and malty on entry, with caramel sweetness and dark fruit notes building through the mid-palate. A restrained hop bitterness and herbal spice provide balance against the rich, slightly warming alcohol, while subtle bread and yeast notes add complexity without overwhelming the fruit-forward character.

malty, caramel-richdark fruit, herbal spicesubtle hop bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long, with lingering caramel and dried fruit fading into a gently drying aftertaste. Herbal and yeasty notes persist softly, leaving the palate warm and satisfied without astringency.

long finishdrying aftertasteherbal warmth
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
79
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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