Quad Tasting Advice

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  1. Das_Reh

    Das_Reh Initiate (0) Mar 25, 2013 Florida

    Where's St. Bernardus Abt 12?
     
    #21 Das_Reh, Nov 26, 2013
  2. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    Man, tons of advice; I appreciate it. If I can get my hands on a Pannepot, it's in. Beyond that, I'm definitely including the ABT 12; maybe I'll drop out the La Trappe, if it's too much. Similarly, I have an Achel Extra, but I think I'll keep it out. That puts it at Westy, St. B., Roche, and Chimay, which I think is very solid (even without Pannepot).

    I've tried all the American quads on the list with the exception of Weyerbacher. I can do a separate tasting for those, or, you know, just drink them whenever. :slight_smile:

    I'm definitely planning on trying it blind, but I'm figuring out the details. I might have my wife pour for us, so we can do a full bottle into three glasses, without knowing what was poured. That way, we can each take notes, offer observations, etc., and still get a large enough sample size that aroma, flavor, and appearance should be fairly well representative.

    Crap, it seems like I actually have collected too many quads lately. Is that possibly a bad thing? :rolling_eyes:

    Unsalted crackers? No real palate cleansers or anything? I normally use dry horseradish cheddar and plain crackers. Not saying I know better, just what I normally do at tastings.
     
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  3. EBeckett3

    EBeckett3 Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2013 New Jersey

    Just missing me...I'd go epic! "Homer's ghost came whispering to my mind./He said: I made the Iliad from such
    A local row. /Gods make their own importance." Here's to a great evening & tasting - slainte!
     
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  4. RochefortChris

    RochefortChris Grand Pooh-Bah (3,271) Oct 2, 2012 North Carolina
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    Delerium Noctirnum. It's very under rated c
     
    #24 RochefortChris, Nov 26, 2013
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  5. surfcaster

    surfcaster Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 North Carolina
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    Drop the Americans.

    Add Achel, Abt 12, Pannepot as said above.

    With 3 folks, 4 oz pours for 7 beers is a good plenty.

    GO BLIND and take notes.
     
    #25 surfcaster, Nov 26, 2013
  6. ChanceK

    ChanceK Initiate (0) Feb 13, 2012 Texas

    Not sure if you are a stickler, but I don't think the Chimay is a Quad. Perhaps a technicality but I thought I would mention it.
     
    #26 ChanceK, Nov 26, 2013
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  7. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    Yeah, I know Chimay blue is passed off as a BSDA, but I think it qualifies for this purpose. If I get my hands on Pannepot in time, Chimay is probably the beer I drop out of it (St. B, Westy, and Roche are absolutely required, IMO).
     
    #27 Roguer, Nov 26, 2013
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  8. drtth

    drtth Initiate (0) Nov 25, 2007 Pennsylvania
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    Unsalted crackers. They cleanse the palate. The other stuff you mention tastes good and can follow the basic tasting, but they are palate changers, not palate cleansers.
     
    #28 drtth, Nov 26, 2013
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  9. kerry4porters

    kerry4porters Maven (1,495) Dec 31, 2012 Arizona

    this one
     
    #29 kerry4porters, Nov 26, 2013
  10. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    Gulden Draak is a Barley Wine. But good call!
     
    #30 Shroud0fdoom, Nov 26, 2013
  11. Herky21

    Herky21 Initiate (0) Aug 7, 2011 Iowa

    Agreed.
     
    #31 Herky21, Nov 26, 2013
  12. kodt

    kodt Pooh-Bah (2,286) Mar 6, 2013 Illinois
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    Add Pannepot and St. Bernardus Abt 12, drop all the American quads IMO.

    If you can't find Pannepot, that's ok, you still have a great lineup.
     
    #32 kodt, Nov 26, 2013
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  13. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    Even though it is classified as BSDA, throw in a 09 vintage Het Anker Cuvée Van De Kaizer Blauw. That and La Terrible from Unibroue.
     
    #33 Shroud0fdoom, Nov 26, 2013
  14. Premo88

    Premo88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,670) Jun 6, 2010 Texas
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    If you have to go with the Chimay Blue, you guys will definitely be able to pick it out of the lineup. I love quads but hate Belgian strong darks ... you might love both, but either way, it's not a bad brew to put in there for comparison purposes.

    And the answer is hell no ... no way you can have too many quads. No such thing.
     
    #34 Premo88, Nov 26, 2013
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  15. Shroud0fdoom

    Shroud0fdoom Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2013 Maryland

    The morning after might be an issue. I did the same thing though I called it the Tripel threat. The next day was bad.
     
    #35 Shroud0fdoom, Nov 26, 2013
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  16. SummitSeries72

    SummitSeries72 Zealot (540) Mar 17, 2011 New Jersey

    St Bernardus is a must. But, to be technically correct, it does not qualify as "Trappist." Alas, it is a great "Abbey" ale.
     
    #36 SummitSeries72, Nov 26, 2013
  17. Premo88

    Premo88 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,670) Jun 6, 2010 Texas
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    A Tripel Threat sounds like fun ... might put together one of those this summer.

    It's definitely a good idea to assemble 3-4 people for a beer comparison jamboree. 3-4 minimum. And especially with quads. That ABV is no joke.
     
    #37 Premo88, Nov 26, 2013
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  18. djsmith1174

    djsmith1174 Savant (1,015) Aug 21, 2005 Minnesota

    Keep the pours small. I think the idea of keeping the american quads and doing it blind is a really good one. Let your taste buds make decisions for you.
     
    #38 djsmith1174, Nov 26, 2013
  19. BeerWizard

    BeerWizard Pundit (889) Dec 22, 2012 Colorado

    Sixth Glass from Boulevard is awesome. Excellent domestic quad.
     
    #39 BeerWizard, Nov 26, 2013
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  20. bamarado

    bamarado Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2013 Colorado

    It's blended with Liefman's Cuvee-Brut.
     
    #40 bamarado, Nov 26, 2013
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