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Elegast

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A copper-coloured, heavy Belgian-style abbey beer with a full, grainy nose, a bittersweet taste of grain and caramel, and a pleasant alcoholic warmth at 10 %. Elegast is named for a knight on a black horse, a folk hero with little time for the rich class, whose rough exterior hides gentle traits. Naeckte Brouwers, Amstelveen.

ABV
10.0%
Bitterness
Lightly 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
caramelmaltyfruity
caramel
malty
fruity
spicy
bready
Aroma
The nose leads with full-bodied grainy notes, characteristic of a well-executed Quadrupel malt bill.
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Elegast

◎ Appearance

Elegast presents a copper hue with good clarity and a dense, persistent head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The carbonation is moderate, appropriate to the style, creating a measured effervescence that complements the beer's substantial weight.

copper-coloreddense headgood clarityfine lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with full-bodied grainy notes, characteristic of a well-executed Quadrupel malt bill. Caramel and toffee aromas emerge beneath, accompanied by subtle spice and a hint of dried fruit from the Belgian yeast. The 10% ABV is present but restrained, adding warmth without aggressive alcohol bite.

grainycaramel, toffeespice, dried fruitwarm alcohol

◐ Taste

Entry is bittersweet, balancing rich malt sweetness with a firm, clean bitterness from noble hops. The mid-palate develops layers of caramel and biscuit with a full-bodied malt foundation, while the 25 IBU provides structure without dominating. Finish dries progressively, with a lingering peppery spice and residual warmth.

bittersweet balancecaramel, biscuitfull-bodied, maltynoble bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is moderately long, leaving caramel sweetness and gentle spice in the aftertaste. The 10% alcohol warmth persists pleasantly without harshness, inviting contemplation rather than quick drinking.

moderate lengthcaramel aftertastewarming finish
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
81
Finish
80
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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About Quadrupel

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