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The Lost Abbey Judgment Day

The Lost Abbey
United States·Belgian Quadrupel·Rank 13 of 44 · The Best American Belgian-Style Ales
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An American interpretation of a Belgian Quad. Rich dark fruit, plum, raisin and fig, deep caramel malt, Belgian yeast spice and a warming alcohol finish. One of America's finest dark Belgian-style ales.

ABV
10.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
dark35
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
carameldark fruitspicy
caramel
dark fruit
spicy
yeasty
malty
Aroma
The nose is dominated by complex dark fruit esters—plum, raisin, and fig—layered with warm Belgian yeast spice and subtle breadiness.
not found:hoppy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Lost Abbey Judgment Day

◎ Appearance

Deep mahogany to dark brown in color with excellent clarity and a dense, tan head that persists gracefully. The beer displays the characteristic richness of a quad with an inviting, opaque appearance that hints at its malty complexity.

deep mahoganydense tan headrich opacityexcellent clarity

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by complex dark fruit esters—plum, raisin, and fig—layered with warm Belgian yeast spice and subtle breadiness. Beneath these aromatics lies a deep caramel and toffee foundation that speaks to the substantial malt bill, with hints of spiced warmth characteristic of Belgian yeast strains.

dark fruit estersBelgian spicecaramelyeasty breadiness

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich, decadent dark fruit and caramel sweetness that coats the mouth luxuriously. The mid-palate reveals layers of malty complexity with restrained spice and yeast character, balanced by a gentle 25 IBU bitterness that prevents the beer from becoming cloying. The full body carries substantial weight throughout, with the 10.5% ABV providing a warming alcohol presence.

dark fruitsweet caramelmalty richnesswarming alcohol

◑ Finish

The finish is long and warming with lingering dark fruit and caramel notes complemented by gentle spice. A subtle alcohol warmth builds gracefully, leaving a smooth, slightly sweet aftertaste that invites another sip.

lingering sweetwarmingsmooth aftertaste
90
hopIQ score
Aroma
88
Taste
91
Appearance
85
Finish
89
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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