Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel
Brouwerij De Halve Maan

Straffe Hendrik QuadrupelStraffe Hendrik Quadrupel
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From:
Brouwerij De Halve Maan
 
Belgium
Style:
Quadrupel (Quad)
Ranked #37
ABV:
11%
Score:
93
Ranked #4,023
Avg:
4.16 | pDev: 8.89%
Reviews:
270
Ratings:
938
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 05, 2024
Added:
Nov 05, 2010
Wants:
  81
Gots:
  259
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Ratings by jonb5:
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Reviewed by jonb5 from England

4.29/5  rDev +3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
330ml bottle, poured into La Chouffe tulip.

A: Very dark, opaque. Large thick tanned head, reasonable retention, left a bit of lacing.

S: Prune, grape, candy sugar, molasses.

T: Followed the nose, added a touch of sour woody bitterness reminiscent of a red wine, gave the impression of following on from a dubel, hid the booze like it was something to be ashamed of.

M: Creamy texture, light feel for the strength.

O: First beer in a long time where the first sip has made me sit up and take notice, seriously good.
Dec 27, 2015
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by Beers-es from Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
On tap, pours a deep brown that is more chestnut when held up to the light. Nice tan head. Smell features dark fruits and spicy yeast. Just a great Belgian.
Mar 05, 2024
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Rated by solok from California

4.28/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Effusive head. Dark, but only chestnut color. Mild smell. Delicious malty taste.
Feb 21, 2024
 
Rated: 4.25 by Bogdawg from Massachusetts

Feb 18, 2024
 
Rated: 4.5 by arjanm from Netherlands

Jan 27, 2024
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Reviewed by LampertLand from Canada (BC)

3.85/5  rDev -7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Brouwerij De Halve Maan 'Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel' @ 11.0% , served from a 330 ml bottle
A-pour is a dark brown from the bottle to a very dark amber in the glass with a large size tan head leaving a fine spotty lace along the chalice
S-hints of dark dried fruits
T-a big malty quad , something lacking
MF-ok carbonation , big full body
Ov-not a great beer for $8 and a small bottle
prost LampertLand
Dec 10, 2023
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Reviewed by 2beerdogs from California

4.27/5  rDev +2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Thanks to Rug for sending me this gem.
Pours a deep garnet hue. Sandy head is both fluffy and milky. Light lacing.
Nose is rich. Deep brown bread notes, dates, toffee, a fruitiness that hints at port barrel, charred sugar and a light floral spice.
Flavor takes all of this and surges forward. Begins with a tempting blend of the deep, dark brown bread and the richer malt notes: dates, toffee, & caramel. Then a graceful transition to the dark fruit esters: prune, again a mild port note, and stewed apples that would be light on the cinnamon. Finally, the phenols bring a nuanced spice and hint of smoke.
Fairly active carbonation feel, medium heft, slightly dry, and gently warm.
Overall, this is one tempting Quad.
Nov 26, 2023
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Reviewed by Rug from Massachusetts

4.37/5  rDev +5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Best by 5/1/26

My trip to Chicago led me to stumble upon this Quad that I’ve heard much about but can never seen to find. I wasn’t even looking for it but I’m happy it was there. Let’s pop it open and see what it has to offer

Pours an opaque medium brown with 3 fingers of creamy light beige head that slowly fades to a cap and leaves decent lacing

The nose is pretty much what you’d expect from a Quad and I have no complaints. I’m picking up on aromas of red grape, brown sugar, dark bread, molasses, sweet caramel, milk chocolate, overripe banana, and a touch of leafy hops

It takes it to another level in taste, bringing in sweeter notes but balancing them well with the estery notes. On the front end of the sip I’m tasting red grape, brown sugar, caramelized pecan, milk chocolate, raisin, dark toast, overripe banana, light orange marmalade, and molasses. The swallow brings notes of black cherry, red grape, brown sugar, cola, sweet caramel, dark toast, vanilla, light milk chocolate, and clove

A medium body pairs with gentle tingling carbonation, resulting in a smooth beer. Finishes mostly dry with a little boozy bite

This is a damn fine Quad. I hope I can find more some day
Sep 19, 2023
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Reviewed by Olesjm from Kansas

4.21/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours a garnet brown with a thin white head. Smells of dark stone fruit and brown sugar. Flavor follows smell with the addition of some bittering hops and roastiness. Medium-full mouthfeel. Clean finish.
Aug 13, 2023
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Reviewed by branko7 from Illinois

4.35/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
From draft. Was a brownish black. A thick foam which settled down. A medium, creamy mouthfeel. Not much aroma. Tastes delicious and balanced! Hides it's alcohol well. Mildly sweet, malty, a bit of chocolate syrup. Dare I say, a sessionable quad? Loved it.
Aug 09, 2023
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Reviewed by tobelerone from New Jersey

4.24/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This is a rich and welcoming and easy drinking quad. Although there is a ludicrous amount of frothy foamy head upon the initial pour, with strong retention, the beer eventually settles down to a smooth medium bodied feel, with some effervescence but happily avoids any fizziness. There is a hint of alcohol as is expected and welcome in this style and then there’s a rounded sweetness full of dark fruits and lively esters. Can’t believe I hadn’t had this one before, especially during a visit to Bruges but there you have it. This was a corked and caged 750ml. It would be interesting and instructive to contrast this bottle with the smaller four pack bottles now available. Nevertheless this exceeded my expectations and I’ll be back for more.
Aug 06, 2023
 
Rated: 4.03 by Oleg85 from Russian Federation

Jul 22, 2023
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Rated by Ushouldbeworkinh from England

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Dark brown colour. Sweet, malty, fruity smell, taste is similar. Mouthfeel is fizzy. A decent quad
Jul 13, 2023
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Reviewed by stortore from Illinois

4.23/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
750 ml bottle into a goblet. Best by 6/16/23, had 9/2/22.

Pours a cloudy darker amber, with a one and a two inch creamy foam head with good retention and a good amount of foamy lacing. Aromas of malt, caramel, figs, some plums and grapes. Has a light floral aroma. Flavors of caramel, malt, figs, light plums and dates. Has a light floral hop bitterness. Smooth, a solid medium body, well carbonated on the high side.

A top level Quad. It’s a pretty classic interpretation, with expressive aromas and flavors. Well worth a purchase.
Jun 20, 2023
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Reviewed by MikeWard from Pennsylvania

4.44/5  rDev +6.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
750ml bottle into a teku. Best by June 2023.

Superb looking drink. Almost black body with a strong tan head replenished by constant streams of carbonation. Malty and dark fruit aroma becomes stronger in the taste. Abv well nigh invisible. Excellent beer, aged to perfection.
May 07, 2023
 
Rated: 4.5 by db9000

Apr 10, 2023
 
Rated: 4.57 by MrJones07 from Spain

Apr 04, 2023
 
Rated: 3.57 by Qu3st from Massachusetts

Feb 24, 2023
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Reviewed by Wee_Heavy_by_a_Ton_68 from New Jersey

2.5/5  rDev -39.9%
look: 2.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2.5
I may have picked up a few bad bottles. Way too bitter at first but eventually the sweetness came through, no fruit or complexity at all. A big disappointment for me, especially at $6/bottle from a renowned brewery. I probably will never buy this brewery's beers again.
Feb 15, 2023
Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel from Brouwerij De Halve Maan
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 938 ratings