Quadrupel

Quadrupel is an Belgian Ale beer style. It typically presents as amber to dark brown. Caramel, dark sugar and malty sweet ﬂavors and aromas can be intense, but not cloying, and should complement fruitiness. Not present to very low.

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.

ABV: 10.0%-14.2%
IBU: 25-50
COLOR / SRM SCALE: 16-36
OG: 1.092-1.120
FG: 1.014-1.020

Alcohol & Bitterness

ABV:10.0%-14.2%

ABW:8.0%-11.2%

IBU:25-50

Perceived Bitterness:

Low to medium-low

Color & Appearance

Color:

Amber to dark brown

SRM:16-36

EBC:32-72

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 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.

Style info provided entirely or in part by the Brewers Association beer style guidelines.

No beers have been reviewed in this style.