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A dark, elegant Belgian quadrupel of 11.8% ABV. Banana and candi sugar come through in the glass. It is one of the Belgian-style ales that built Weyerbacher's following in the early 2000s.

ABV
11.8%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter39 IBU
SRM
deep amber18
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
bananamaltyfruity
banana
malty
fruity
spicy
bready
yeasty
Aroma
Inviting notes of ripe banana and dark stone fruit lead the nose, underpinned by warming candi sugar sweetness.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Quad

◎ Appearance

Deep amber-brown with a warm, burnished hue characteristic of the style. The beer presents good clarity with a dense, persistent head that builds a fine lacing along the glass. Carbonation is moderate and even, supporting a creamy, refined presentation.

deep amber-brownpersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

Inviting notes of ripe banana and dark stone fruit lead the nose, underpinned by warming candi sugar sweetness. A subtle malty foundation emerges underneath, with gentle spice and yeasty complexity that builds with time in the glass. The alcohol warmth is present but integrated, adding to the overall aromatic depth.

banana-forwardcandi sugar sweetnessstone fruitwarming spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens with rich maltiness and sweet fruit character, particularly banana, balanced by moderate bitterness (39 IBU) that prevents cloying. Mid-palate reveals a full, velvety mouthfeel with bready, yeasty notes and subtle dry spice. The 11.8% ABV carries weight without harshness, though a gentle boozy warmth is detectable on the back palate.

smooth-drinkingmalty richnessbalanced bitternessvelvety mouthfeel

◑ Finish

The finish is medium to long, with lingering sweetness and a dry spice edge that gradually asserts itself. Subtle alcohol warmth persists without becoming harsh, leaving a refined, fruity memory.

medium-long finishdry spice aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
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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