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Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel
Brouwerij De Halve Maan
- From:
- Brouwerij De Halve Maan
- Belgium
- Style:
- Quadrupel (Quad)
Ranked #37 - ABV:
- 11%
- Score:
- 93
Ranked #4,012 - Avg:
- 4.16 | pDev: 8.89%
- Reviews:
- 270
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Mar 05, 2024
- Added:
- Nov 05, 2010
- Wants:
- 81
- Gots:
- 259
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Ratings by teromous:
Reviewed by teromous from Virginia
3.96/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev -4.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4
From the side of the label: "Lot - Best before end: 28-06-2025 14:46"
Appearance: The body is a very dark ruby brown but it has excellent clarity. Although it is extremely dark, as light glints through it, the clarity becomes apparent. The beer has a very large tan head that is frothy and a bit creamy. It has excellent lacing and outstanding retention. It is a fantastic looking beer in the glass.
Aroma: It has a slightly spicy aroma of what smells like spicy hops with a bit of white and black pepper. There is a bit of a floral note to the beer which gives it a bit of an Irish Spring aroma. There is a bit of a coriander and vanilla aroma which is sharply followed by a light bit of caramel.
Taste: Up front there is some caramel with a touch of a metallic character and some coriander. As it passes towards the middle of the palate it picks up some charred notes and a bit of an earthy quality. There is some alcohol present.
Mouthfeel: The mouthfeel is exceptional on this beer. It has a body that on the upper edge of light and plays in the realm of medium, which is good, but the real hero here is the finish. The beer has a nice dry finish which is notable for a beer with a lot of malt character. The carbonation and effervescence of the beer only assist in rolling the beer across the palate with ease. There is a light woody bitterness and a bit of charred carbon bitterness which helps ground the beer a bit. There is a light hoppy tinge that also gives the beer a small shot of bitterness.
Overall: The flavor characters of the beer were a bit on the light side, but the appearance, aroma, and especially the mouthfeel really made up for it in a holistic drinking experience. It is a very enjoyable beer to drink because it is so easy on the palate. The mild but present bitter notes from the grains and the hops help to cut into the light sweetness and maintain this as a beer you will want to keep in front of you. It is strong and well-mannered. I would recommend it and I would drink it again when I want a Quad that is a bit on the stronger side of bitterness.
Dec 24, 2022Appearance: The body is a very dark ruby brown but it has excellent clarity. Although it is extremely dark, as light glints through it, the clarity becomes apparent. The beer has a very large tan head that is frothy and a bit creamy. It has excellent lacing and outstanding retention. It is a fantastic looking beer in the glass.
Aroma: It has a slightly spicy aroma of what smells like spicy hops with a bit of white and black pepper. There is a bit of a floral note to the beer which gives it a bit of an Irish Spring aroma. There is a bit of a coriander and vanilla aroma which is sharply followed by a light bit of caramel.
Taste: Up front there is some caramel with a touch of a metallic character and some coriander. As it passes towards the middle of the palate it picks up some charred notes and a bit of an earthy quality. There is some alcohol present.
Mouthfeel: The mouthfeel is exceptional on this beer. It has a body that on the upper edge of light and plays in the realm of medium, which is good, but the real hero here is the finish. The beer has a nice dry finish which is notable for a beer with a lot of malt character. The carbonation and effervescence of the beer only assist in rolling the beer across the palate with ease. There is a light woody bitterness and a bit of charred carbon bitterness which helps ground the beer a bit. There is a light hoppy tinge that also gives the beer a small shot of bitterness.
Overall: The flavor characters of the beer were a bit on the light side, but the appearance, aroma, and especially the mouthfeel really made up for it in a holistic drinking experience. It is a very enjoyable beer to drink because it is so easy on the palate. The mild but present bitter notes from the grains and the hops help to cut into the light sweetness and maintain this as a beer you will want to keep in front of you. It is strong and well-mannered. I would recommend it and I would drink it again when I want a Quad that is a bit on the stronger side of bitterness.
More User Ratings:
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
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, 2024Rated by solok from California
4.28/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
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, 2024Reviewed by LampertLand from Canada (BC)
3.85/5 rDev -7.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
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, 2023A-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
Reviewed by 2beerdogs from California
4.27/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
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, 2023Pours 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.
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
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, 2023My 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
Reviewed by Olesjm from Kansas
4.21/5 rDev +1.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
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, 2023Reviewed 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
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, 2023Reviewed 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
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, 2023Rated 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
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, 2023Reviewed by stortore from Illinois
4.23/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
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, 2023Pours 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.
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
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, 2023Superb 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.
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
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
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