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De Koningshoeven • Netherlands (Trappist) Belgium
A rich, dark Trappist ale with aromas of dried fruit, caramel, and spice. Full-bodied yet balanced, it finishes smoother and less sweet than expected, showcasing depth without heaviness.
Deep, complex and powerful, with notes of caramel, banana, almond, finishing rich and sweet.
Serve at 10-14°C in a chalice to maintain a generous head and let the aromas bloom.
10-14°C
Style-based profile from ABV, style & tasting notes.
Cellars well. Strong and bottle-conditioned, it rounds into sherry and dried-fruit notes.
"Delicious with almond pastries or dates, as the beer's caramel and nutty notes harmonize with the dessert."
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Rare or strong, worth the hunt.
A rich, dark Trappist ale with aromas of dried fruit, caramel, and spice. Full-bodied yet balanced, it finishes smoother and less sweet than expected, showcasing depth without heaviness.
Introduced by De Koningshoeven in 1991, this beer helped popularise 'Quadrupel' as a name for the strongest Belgian-style dark ales. It is vintage-dated and built for cellaring.
On the Quadrupel style, Massive, dark, and complex. Intense malt richness with flavors of dark fruit, brown sugar, and warming alcohol. A slow-sipping beer.
Explore the Quadrupel guide Source: RateBeerThe broad, open bowl releases the deep malt aromatics of strong abbey ales and supports a thick, protective head, built for slow, contemplative sips.
Cellar-cool the glass
Clean and dry, never frosted
Pour straight & bold
Down the centre to raise a head
Build a rocky crown
A full head locks in the aroma
Let it warm
Malt complexity blooms as it opens
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Pour it into a chalice, served around 10-14°C, and let its aromatics open before the first sip. Patience rewards this one: a few years in the cellar will round it into something deeper.
Brother Anselm, cellarmaster
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