Noordt Shiko Quad

◎ Appearance

Deep chestnut brown with garnet highlights, showing excellent clarity despite the beer's strength and age in wood. The head forms densely and persists with fine lacing, demonstrating stable carbonation and good protein structure from the Malz bill.

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with dark stone fruit—plum and blackberry—layered beneath caramel sweetness and vanilla from the Japanese bourbon barrel aging. Supporting notes of toasted grain and a subtle spice emerge as the beer warms, with the wood influence present but never dominant or harsh.

◐ Taste

The palate is full-bodied and smooth, with caramel and dark fruit anchoring the center while bourbon oak and subtle spice develop mid-palate. Bitterness remains restrained at 28 IBU, allowing the complex interplay of rich Malz character and warming alcohol to remain central; the finish turns toward dry without harshness.

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming, with lingering caramel, dried fruit, and a faint woodsy dryness. Alcohol presence becomes more apparent as the beer cools, contributing to a satisfying and complex aftertaste.