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Gouverneur Quadrupel

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The heaviest beer in the range: deep dark, nearly amber, with full notes of toffee and liquorice. Candi sugar in the grist gives the body its fullness without turning it sticky, while the bitterness stays back at 26 IBU. At ten percent, a beer to work through slowly rather than drink down. Serve at eight to ten degrees.

ABV
10%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter26 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
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AWARDS

Gold · 2026
World Beer Awards
Strong
★Gold — World Beer Awards (Strong)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltydark fruit
caramel
malty
dark fruit
Aroma
Toffee and liquorice dominate the nose, backed by subtle dark fruit notes and a warming alcohol presence.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Gouverneur Quadrupel

◎ Appearance

Deep amber-brown with near-opaque body, holding a dense cream-colored head that clings to the glass with strong adhesion. The color suggests significant Malz depth, moving toward dark chestnut at the rim. Carbonation is restrained, befitting the beer's contemplative character.

deep amber-browndense headlow carbonation

◌ Aroma

Toffee and liquorice dominate the nose, backed by subtle dark fruit notes and a warming alcohol presence. The candi sugar contributes a soft sweetness without cloying intensity. Herbal hops recede appropriately, allowing the malt-forward character to lead.

toffee, liquoricedark fruitwarming alcoholmalt-forward

◐ Taste

Full-bodied on entry with pronounced caramel and molasses sweetness that coats the palate without stickiness. The mid-palate reveals layers of dark malt complexity and liquorice, while the 26 IBU bitterness emerges gently at the back, restraint allowing sweetness to dominate. Alcohol warmth integrates seamlessly into the overall structure.

caramel sweetnesssmooth bodyrestrained bitternessboozy warmth

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering toffee and liquorice notes that fade gradually. A gentle alcohol heat persists without harshness, leaving the mouth dry despite the beer's inherent sweetness.

long finishtoffee aftertastewarming heat
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
84
Finish
78
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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