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Trabuca

Spain·Belgian Quadrupel
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Dark, malty and deep, with a liqueur-like body and a revealing presence. This quadrupel ages 40 months in oak barrels and then gets a second fermentation in the bottle. The brewery's style line calls it a mini-sour, extra barrel-aged quadrupel with no head, and has Trabuca rumble inside you with every sip. It is a limited edition.

ABV
12.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter30 IBU
SRM
deep amber18
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyoaksour
malty
oak
sour
yeasty
fruity
spicy
Aroma
The nose leads with toasted oak and dark Malz character, layered with subtle vinous and tannic notes from extended barrel aging.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Trabuca

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany brown, nearly opaque under light, with minimal foam retention as the brewery describes. The color reflects four decades of oak maturation and complex malt development. Carbonation appears restrained, consistent with the brewery's stylistic intent.

deep mahoganyminimal headlow carbonationopaque

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with toasted oak and dark Malz character, layered with subtle vinous and tannic notes from extended barrel aging. Secondary aromas of stone fruit, clove, and faint leather emerge as the beer warms. A gentle sourness underscores the bouquet without dominating.

barrel oakdark maltstone fruitsubtle sourness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with concentrated malt sweetness and immediate oak presence, followed by a measured acidity that develops toward the mid-palate. Alcohol warmth (12%) is well-integrated into the full body, while dry yeast-derived spice and faint stone fruit provide complexity. The finish is dry and slightly tannic, with lingering oak tannins.

malty entryoak-forwardintegrated alcoholdry finish

◑ Finish

A lengthy, drying finish with persistent oak tannins and subtle sourness that continues to evolve. The aftertaste remains yeasty and faintly mineral, inviting contemplation rather than quick consumption.

long, drypersistent oakcomplex aftertaste
88
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
89
Appearance
84
Finish
88
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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