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Avery The Reverend Belgian Quad

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🌍 United States · Quadrupel · One of 3 Quadrupels in hopIQ

Avery's Belgian-inspired quadrupel — named for the reverence deserved by such a complex beer. Dark fruit, plum, fig and toffee with a warming alcohol presence and a dry Belgian yeast finish. The Reverend is a meditation in a glass: rich, contemplative and deeply satisfying.

ABV
10%
IBU
17
SRM
deep amber20

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 44 dimensions

malty
87%
warming
75%
dark fruit
75%
bodied
70%
wheat
63%
caramel
50%
spicy
38%
smooth
25%
clove
20%

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About Quadrupel

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What is a Quadrupel?

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Avery The Reverend Belgian Quad

Serve at 4–7°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 12–14°C. This is a contemplative beer — warmth unlocks the dark fruit, caramel and complex malt.

Goblet
Recommended for this style

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.

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Avery The Reverend Belgian Quad

Appearance

Deep mahogany to dark brown hue with excellent clarity and a rich, substantial head that demonstrates impressive retention. The color reflects the complexity within, suggesting layers of caramelized malts and dark fruit character. Carbonation appears moderate and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that rise steadily.

deep mahoganydark brownthick headclear

Aroma

Inviting nose dominated by dark fruit esters—plum and fig—layered with toffee sweetness and a subtle Belgian yeast spiciness. Warm alcohol vapors are present but not harsh, adding depth rather than dominance. Hints of bread crust and clove provide additional complexity that draws you back for another sniff.

dark fruitplum and figtoffeeBelgian yeast spice

Taste

The palate opens with rich, malty sweetness balanced expertly by subtle bitterness from the restrained hop profile. Mid-palate reveals caramel, bread notes, and warming alcohol that enhances rather than overwhelms. The full body coats the mouth beautifully, with clove and spice notes emerging as the beer warms.

rich maltdark fruit sweetnesssmooth warmthcomplex spice

Finish

Dry Belgian yeast finish that cleanly concludes the experience while maintaining lingering warmth and subtle fruit notes. The aftertaste is contemplative and sophisticated, encouraging reflection with each sip.

drywarminglingering fruit
88
hopIQ score
aroma
86
taste
89
appearance
85
finish
87
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