Quadrupel

Quadrupel is an Belgian Ale beer style. Brewers Association category: Belgian-Style Quadrupel. It typically presents as amber to dark brown.

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.

ABV: 8.0%-
IBU: 25-50
OG: 1.092-1.120
FG: 1.014-1.020

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:8.0%-

ABW:8.0%-

IBU:25-50

Perceived Bitterness:

Low to medium

Color & Appearance

Color:

Amber to dark brown

Clarity:

Chill haze is acceptable at low temperatures

Gravity & Body

Original Gravity:1.092-1.120

Original Gravity °P:22-28

Final Gravity:1.014-1.020

Final Gravity °P:3.6-5.1

Body:

Full with creamy mouthfeel

Flavor Profiles

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

Fermentation Character:

Perception of alcohol can be strong. Complex fruity attributes reminiscent of any of raisins, dates, figs, grapes, 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. Noticeable ester profile. Fusel alcohols should remain in balance and not overwhelm overall aroma and flavor. Diacetyl and DMS should not be present.

2026 Brewers Association Beer Style Guidelines used with permission of Brewers Association .

No beers have been reviewed in this style.