La Trappe Quadrupel

La Trappe hits you with immediate dark fruit—raisin, prune—but doesn't linger aggressively. There's a waxy, almost creamy mouthfeel that feels deliberate, like the beer knows exactly what it is and stops there. The alcohol hides beautifully; you forget you're drinking 10% until the warmth shows up three sips later. Finishes clean, almost austere. This is a beer you can actually taste clearly, which is the whole point.

The Lost Abbey Judgment Day

Judgment Day announces itself. You get that same dark fruit foundation, but it's layered with spice notes—clove, maybe a whisper of black pepper—and there's a subtle earthiness underneath that keeps shifting. The body is noticeably thicker, almost syrupy in the best way. It feels ambitious, like the brewers were trying to say something. The finish has more grip, more staying power. This one demands attention.