Avery The Reverend Belgian Quad

The Reverend hits you with this honeyed, almost syrupy sweetness up front—dark fruit, caramel malt, a touch of Belgian yeast spice that feels warm rather than peppery. The 10% ABV shows itself immediately as a pleasant burn, never harsh but definitely present. There's a full body that coats your mouth, and it feels more like a sipping beer that demands you slow down. After a few minutes, some subtle chocolate notes emerge, but the sweetness dominates.

Hertog Jan Grand Prestige

Grand Prestige is quieter, more sophisticated—it's got that refined Belgian character where the alcohol hides itself better. You get dried fruit, maybe some raisin and fig, with a peppery yeast kick that's drier than The Reverend's. The finish is noticeably clean, even crisp for a quad, which makes it feel less heavy despite identical ABV. It's the kind of beer that tastes better on the second sip than the first, like it needs a moment to reveal itself.