Belgian Ales: Quadrupel
Notes: Head should be dense and mousse-like. Quadrupels are well attenuated and are characterized by an intense alcohol presence balanced by other flavors, aromas and bitterness. They are well balanced with savoring/sipping-type drinkability. Oxidized character, if present in aged Quads, should be mild and pleasant.
- Color: Amber to dark brown
- Clarity: Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures
- Malt Profile: Caramel, dark sugar and malty sweet flavors and aromas can be intense, but not cloying, and should complement fruitiness.
- Hop Profile: Not present to very low
- Bitterness: Low to medium-low
- Fermentation: Perception of alcohol can be strong. Complex fruity flavors, such as raisins, dates, figs, grapes and/or plums are often present and may be accompanied by wine-like attributes at low levels. Clove-like phenolic flavor and aroma may be present at low to medium-low levels. Diacetyl and DMS should not be present.
- Body: Full with creamy mouthfeel
- ABV: 10.0%-14.2%
- ABW: 8.0%-11.2%
- IBU: 25-50
- Color (SRM): 16-36
- Color (EBC): 32-72
- Original Gravity: 1.092-1.120
- Original Gravity °P: 22-28
- Final Gravity: 1.014-1.020
- Final Gravity °P: 3.6-5.1
Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association 2021 beer style guidelines.
6 Quadrupel Reviewed
| Beer | Brewery | Rate Avg. | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Bourbon Barrel Quad | Boulevard Brewing Company | 6.80 |
|
Gingerbread Quad | D and G Brewing | 2.49 |
|
Judgement Day | The Lost Abbey | 9.00 |
|
Quad | Weyerbacher Brewing Company | 5.00 |
|
Three Philosophers Belgian Style Blend | Brewery Ommegang | 9.40 |
|
TWELVE | Ithaca Beer Company | 2.88 |
Highest Rated In Style
- 9.40 Three Philosophers Belgian Style Blend by Brewery Ommegang
- 9.00 Judgement Day by The Lost Abbey
- 6.80 Bourbon Barrel Quad by Boulevard Brewing Company
- 5.00 Quad by Weyerbacher Brewing Company
- 2.88 TWELVE by Ithaca Beer Company
- 2.49 Gingerbread Quad by D and G Brewing