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Impression

Canada·Belgian Quadrupel
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Quadrupels are the strongest beers in the Belgian monastic tradition — though this one is brewed by beer nerds, not monks. Strong and warming, with intense caramel and plum before a dry, effervescent finish. At 11.5 percent, on pilsner, dark wheat and dark crystal malt, hopped with Pahto. Cellarable.

ABV
11.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably 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
carameldark fruitmalty
caramel
dark fruit
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with rich caramel and toffee notes derived from dark crystal and dark wheat Malz.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Impression

◎ Appearance

Deep amber to mahogany hue, translucent with good clarity. A dense, off-white head forms readily and clings to the glass with fine Schaumkleiden as the beer is consumed. Brisk carbonation is visible throughout.

deep ambertranslucentpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with rich caramel and toffee notes derived from dark crystal and dark wheat Malz. Secondary aromas of dried plum and raisin emerge, layered with subtle alcohol warmth. A restrained hop presence adds gentle herbal undertones without dominating.

caramel, toffeedried plum, raisinalcohol warmthherbal whisper

◐ Taste

Full-bodied entry with pronounced sweet malt character and caramel depth. The mid-palate develops dark fruit complexity — plum and fig notes — balanced by a dry, crisp finish that cuts through the alcohol warmth. Malty backbone remains present throughout, though restrained bitterness keeps this from becoming cloying.

intense carameldark fruitmalty richnessdry finish

◑ Finish

The finish is dry and effervescent, with lingering caramel and a subtle alcohol heat that gradually fades. Aftertaste carries notes of dried fruit and Malz without sweetness.

dry, crisplingering caramel
84
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
85
Appearance
85
Finish
83
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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What is a Belgian Quadrupel?

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