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Abbey Ale

Denmark·Belgian Quadrupel
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A Belgian-style abbey ale inspired by monastery beers, with Belgian yeast and Danish water as its foundation. The aim is full power, with malt body, hop profile and alcohol in close harmony. It is listed as a Belgian quadrupel and comes from the brewery in Bringstrup, which brewed its first beer, Dark Ale, back in 2005.

ABV
10.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
SRM
deep amber18
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
maltyhoppyyeasty
malty
hoppy
yeasty
fruity
spicy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with rich, toasted malt character underscored by subtle Belgian yeast esters—dried fruit and light spice notes.
not found:juicy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Abbey Ale

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to copper-brown hue with excellent clarity and a dense, cream-colored head that adheres firmly to the glass walls. The carbonation is moderate, with fine bubbles rising steadily. Lacing remains persistent throughout the tasting experience.

deep amberdense headexcellent claritystrong lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with rich, toasted malt character underscored by subtle Belgian yeast esters—dried fruit and light spice notes. Restrained noble hops provide a refined herbal backdrop without dominating. The overall impression is warm and complex, inviting further exploration.

toasted maltBelgian yeast estersdried fruitnoble hops

◐ Taste

Full-bodied and warming on entry, with a pronounced malt sweetness balanced by measured bitterness (28 IBU). The mid-palate reveals layers of breadiness, subtle spice from fermentation, and a gentle fruitiness. Alcohol presence is noticeable but integrated, contributing to the overall harmony without harsh edges.

full-bodiedmalt-forwardbalanced bitternesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is dry to semi-dry, with lingering warmth and a sustained malty aftertaste. Noble hop bitterness gradually fades into a gentle spice memory.

dry finishlingering warmthmalty aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
81
Taste
84
Appearance
85
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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