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Fort Lapin Quadrupel

Brewery Fort Lapin
Belgium·Belgian Dubbel
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The boldest beer in the Fort Lapin range. A rich, dark quadrupel with layers of dark fruit, caramel, and warming alcohol. Deep amber with a dense tan head. Brewed in the Flemish tradition with an artisanal touch that sets it apart from larger producers.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark30
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
toasty
roasted
chocolate
Aroma
The nose leads with dark stone fruits—plum and raisin—layered beneath caramel and toasted Malz notes that suggest time in the mash tun.
also:vanilla
not found:hoppy,bready,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Fort Lapin Quadrupel

◎ Appearance

Deep amber color with rich mahogany undertones, visibly opaque and inviting. A dense tan head forms and clings to the glass with persistent lacing, indicating proper carbonation and excellent foam stability. The body holds its structure throughout, never turning thin or transparent.

deep amberdense tan headpersistent lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with dark stone fruits—plum and raisin—layered beneath caramel and toasted Malz notes that suggest time in the mash tun. Warmth from the 10% ABV softens the edges, adding a subtle spirituous quality without harshness. Faint vanilla and chocolate undertones emerge on closer inspection, characteristic of Flemish yeast fermentation.

dark fruitcarameltoasted maltwarming alcohol

◐ Taste

Entry is sweet and malty, with caramel and dark fruit flavors immediately present on the palate. Mid-palate shows a full, velvety body enhanced by subtle roasted and chocolate notes, while the 22 IBU provides gentle restraint rather than aggressive bitterness. The alcohol warmth integrates smoothly, adding complexity without dominating.

caramel forwardsmooth bodydark fruit noteslow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with residual sweetness and malt gradually fading into gentle toasted and vanilla impressions. A pleasant alcohol warmth lingers in the throat, inviting another sip.

warming finishlingering sweetness
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
82
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
79
Serve at 10–12°C

Serve at 10–12°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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