#quadrapel

I've covered Ladyface Alehouse and Brasserie in the past (Trois Filles Tripel) so I won't bother you with more details about the establishment (recommended).  This is a fantastic Quadrupel style beer.  Quadrupels are often darker in color and bolder in flavor and alcohol than the other Belgian style Dubbels and Tripels.  This 1st Anniversary Ale is no exception.

It pours a dark amber, with a nice thick head, it's a very clean body and a pretty beer to look at.  The scent has fruit notes; not citrus though, it's slightly cranberry.  The taste reveals raisin and a hint of toastiness.  Overall, it's a very smooth flavor for the high alcohol percentage.  The finish dries me out slightly, I couldn't tell if it was due to high alcohol or the toasty malts.  Enjoyable though, and I'd order again if in the mood for a strong one.

I have a couple friends that drool over the mention of this beer.  Unfortunately, Ladyface doesn't have it year around, but maybe, if we're lucky, they'll bring it back for next year's anniversary.  Or even better, make something else delicious.

Taste: A-

Drinkability: A-

ABV: 11.1%