 BeerBelcher (744), Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA
Mar 7, 2007
This is an extremely substantial beer, and a rather unique one, but satisfied me as a wine would rather than as a beer due to its grape and fruit character.
This beer is a cloudy red-brown (more red than brown) with very solid head formation. Aroma is very fruity with a lot of plum and raisin aroma. Flavor is very grape-y, with a big puckery finish like a cabernet wine would have. It is extremely dry, and a bit fruitier than I would have preferred. Mouthfeel is very dry and astringent, but pretty good.
I had this on-tap at Landmark 1850 in Milwaukee, served in a tulip glass several degrees too cold.
branspra (47), Arlington, Virginia, USA
Oct 5, 2008 Bottle. Pours with a large head, excellent lacing, and dark brown color. Aromas of molasses, caramel, lime, and plum. Creamy texture with a nearly perfect flavor. Definitely a keeper and will be purchasing this beer again!
ironchefscott (243), long beach, California, USA
Oct 5, 2008 a damn great beer....such a great nose of plum and dark fruits.....and super soft mouthfeel.....just an outstanding quad!
hobbersr (2), Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada
does not count  Oct 5, 2008 Dark brown colour, thick white head that stays for a really long time. Aroma is slightly sweet, with the aroma of plums and raisins. Palate is pleasant, light bubbles form on your tongue as you taste it. The flavour is incredible, dark chocolate, vanilla, plums... it just keeps going. Great lingering taste. Great brew!
v8powered (25), , Nevada, USA
Oct 4, 2008 Aroma of alcohol, spice, and malt. Slight fruit smell of raisins and other dark fruits. Pours dark with cream colored medium head. Slight coiander flavor. Touch of brown sugar, slight dried fruit and malt. Very enjoyable and seems to get better with each sip.
darn1207 (329), Tallahassee, Florida, USA
Oct 4, 2008 bottle. deep amber-brown pour with a big off-white head that goes down to thin but never really goes away. aroma of raisins, caramel and yeast. taste is sweet malt, vanilla, and prune. really well balanced and a general warmness - but alcohol is well hidden. I’ve had this several times now and it’s definitely good - but it’s just a tad too sweet for my tastes. always like it more as it warms up though. my main comparison is rochefort 12 and that one is more my style. still, really good quad overall.
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