Erastus vs Quis Ut Deus: Which Should You Drink?

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Erastus

Schilling Beer Co.

United States · Belgian Tripel

hopIQ rank #1851

61%

Overall similarity

side by side, across 56 flavour tags

Quis Ut Deus

Opperbacco

Italy · Belgian Golden Strong Ale

HOPIQ TAKE

Erastus if you want that classic Belgian snap and spice, Quis Ut Deus if you want something rounder and more caramel-forward. Both sit at nearly identical ABV and bitterness, but they're built differently—Erastus leans into that crisp, peppery tripel structure, while Quis Ut Deus softens things with golden malt sweetness. Neither is a mistake; it's really about whether you're chasing elegance or richness.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Erastus when…

→You want something with structure and complexity that rewards attention
→You prefer beers that taste drier and crisper as they warm
→You like traditional Belgian yeast character front and center

Pick Quis Ut Deus when…

→You want comfort in a glass—something approachable and smooth
→You're in the mood for sweetness without it being cloying
→You prefer beers that evolve gently as they open up

SIDE BY SIDE

	Erastus	Quis Ut Deus
ABV	9%	8.5%
Bitterness	Noticeably bitter	Noticeably bitter
Colour	Golden	Golden
Style	Belgian Tripel	Belgian Golden Strong Ale
Origin	United States	Italy

WHAT IT TASTES OF

8 shared · 5 distinct

Both beers

yeastyfruityspicydryboozyfloralbreadyhoney

Only Erastus

STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

ErastusQuis Ut Deus

Bitterness

Body

TASTING NOTES

Erastus

FruityYeastyDry

Erastus hits you with that immediate Belgian yeast character—kind of peppery, slightly herbal, with this drying finish that keeps you coming back. The 9% ABV doesn't announce itself; it's hidden under a clean, almost citrusy backbone. There's a faint alcohol warmth that builds toward the end, but it never feels hot or clumsy. It's the kind of beer that tastes lighter than it actually is.

Quis Ut Deus

YeastySpicyDry

Quis Ut Deus is noticeably softer from the first sip—there's genuine caramel sweetness happening, almost honey-like, with a silky mouthfeel. The Belgian yeast is there but it's gentler, playing support to those golden malts rather than stealing the show. It finishes a touch sweeter than Erastus, which makes it feel more dessert-adjacent. The 8.5% ABV feels intentional here—it's backing off just enough to let the malt do the talking.

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