Ovila Belgian-Style Abbey Quad: Ale Brewed With Plums
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.

Ovila Belgian-Style Abbey Quad: Ale Brewed With PlumsOvila Belgian-Style Abbey Quad: Ale Brewed With Plums
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From:
Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
 
California, United States
Style:
Quadrupel (Quad)
ABV:
10.2%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.99 | pDev: 10.78%
Reviews:
236
Ratings:
1,159
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 17, 2022
Added:
Jan 30, 2013
Wants:
  69
Gots:
  256
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Ratings by bsp77:
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Reviewed by bsp77 from Minnesota

3.74/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5
Serving glass: Poured from really cool, cage & cork 375ml into a Snifter.

Appearance: Extremely dark purplish-brown with moderate tan head and champagne-like bubbles.

Smell: Caramel and toffee, loads of dark fruit (I am sure that plum is part of it), banana, and dry spiciness. Wonderful aroma.

Taste: Not quite as good as the aroma but still nice. Very fruity, with an emphasis on plum, dates and cherry, with underlying molasses and caramel. There are definite Belgian yeast notes, with banana, clove and pepper. Finishes a little sugary.

Feel: Medium to full body with moderate carbonation. Somewhat smooth, but not enough dryness in the finish.

Overall: I have never had the standard Ovila Quad, but this version is good despite the lingering cloying sweetness. Better than the Ovila Dubbel and Saison, but still not top notch. I am not sure why Sierra Nevada can't nail these traditional Belgian styles - usually the mouthfeel seems to be the issue. But damn this is a good smelling beer.
Feb 17, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.22 by TMoney2591 from Illinois

Jan 17, 2022
 
Rated: 4.4 by jxl from North Carolina

Oct 30, 2020
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Rated by Radome from Florida

4.01/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
2013 vintage tasted on tap at Aces & Ales - Tenaya, Las Vegas, NV.
Feb 04, 2020
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Reviewed by entheos from California

3.83/5  rDev -4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
A bit too strong, but very rich and distinct. It’s flavorful, but too much will but you in a coma! I’ve had better, but Sierra Nevada knows how to brew so well I may eventually like this above other Belgians.
Jan 11, 2020
 
Rated: 3.94 by windowside from Germany

Oct 15, 2019
 
Rated: 2.68 by vfgccp from New York

Sep 09, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by emerge077 from Illinois

Jun 14, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by DMc8ride from California

May 11, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by rolltide from Pennsylvania

Dec 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.96 by BEER88 from North Carolina

Apr 27, 2018
 
Rated: 4.07 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

Apr 10, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 03, 2018
 
Rated: 4.35 by Manfrombelmonty from Massachusetts

Nov 22, 2017
 
Rated: 3.94 by Cuervo_PCB from Florida

Nov 21, 2017
 
Rated: 3.99 by km02600 from Michigan

Aug 24, 2017
 
Rated: 3.75 by bluehende from Delaware

Jul 12, 2017
 
Rated: 3.71 by NeverSettle from Texas

Apr 30, 2017
 
Rated: 3.5 by zbooks from Texas

Apr 30, 2017
 
Rated: 4 by bshefftz from California

Apr 27, 2017
Ovila Belgian-Style Abbey Quad: Ale Brewed With Plums from Sierra Nevada Brewing Co.
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 1159 ratings