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Yakka Quintuple

Spain·Belgian Strong Golden Ale
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Caramel-sweet and spiced, warm and long, with balance and sweetness in place of brute force. It pours golden and hazy. Three cereals, candy sugar and a blend of spices and flowers (liquorice, aniseed, chamomile, orange blossom) go into it. The brewery calls it a beer beyond categories, an even stronger step up from a Quadrupel.

ABV
13.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter38 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
amber10
PaceSipper
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelfloralspicy
caramel
floral
spicy
herbal
orange
fruity
Aroma
The nose presents a complex blend of caramel sweetness layered with floral and herbal notes.
also:bready
not found:hoppy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Yakka Quintuple

◎ Appearance

Yakka Quintuple pours a bright golden hue with pronounced haze, lending it a soft, approachable visual character. The head forms thick and persistent, with fine Schaumkleiden clinging to the glass as the beer is consumed. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, supporting the dense foam structure without aggressive activity.

golden, hazypersistent headsoft carbonation

◌ Aroma

The nose presents a complex blend of caramel sweetness layered with floral and herbal notes. Chamomile, orange blossom, and aniseed emerge clearly alongside subtle liquorice undertones, creating an aromatic profile that feels refined rather than heavy. Beneath these botanicals sits a warm, honey-like maltiness that grounds the composition without dominating.

caramel maltfloral bouquetaniseed, chamomilehoney sweetness

◐ Taste

Entry brings immediate caramel sweetness with a gentle spice framework—aniseed and herbal notes unfold across the mid-palate without sharpness. The three-grain bill and candy sugar create a full, velvety mouthfeel; bitterness remains restrained at 38 IBU, allowing sweetness and floral character to lead. Alcohol warmth builds gradually, integrating smoothly into the broader flavor matrix rather than asserting itself aggressively.

caramel-forwardfloral spicesmooth warmthbalanced sweetness

◑ Finish

The finish extends long and warm, with lingering caramel, subtle orange notes, and soft herbal echoes. Alcohol presence becomes more perceptible on the aftertaste, though it remains elegant and measured rather than harsh or fatiguing.

long, warm fadeorange, herbal echo
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 9–12°C

Warmer than most — 12–14°C. The fruity esters, spice and warming alcohol need room to breathe.

Goblet

The wide mouth and heavy base promote head formation and channel rich aromatics toward the nose. Traditional for Belgian strong ales.

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