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Trappist ales as we know them have a proud lineage dating back nearly a century. Rather than follow the footsteps of the monks who forged the quadrupel—the warmest and darkest of monastery offerings—we aimed to test its inherent makeup. In doing so, we added triticale, a hybrid grain combining the pleasant flavor of wheat with the elemental durability and spice of rye, to breathe new life into the malt bill. Because of this, this reimagined brew comes across differently than its classic Belgian predecessors, and beautifully so. Lower in sweetness, but rich with flavors mirroring dried fruit, it’s a modern interpretation of one of the most historically sacred styles on Earth. (Description provided by company)
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ABV:
9.30% ABV
Availability Frequency:
limited edition
Containers Available:
bottle
Locations Where Available:
nationwide
Store/Serve Temperature:
close to 60 degrees F
Comments
Quad With a Rye Twist
Stone's Quadrotriticale came out of the bomber a crystal clear amber with a single-finger beige head, which shrank to a cap. I can smell raisins, Belgian yeast, and dried fruits. The quad's taste is what I wrote for the smell plus rye and an earthy bitterness. When drinking, it is fizzy upfront and then goes smooth.
The combination of rye and the fizzy front-end on the mouthfeel started off as interesting, but got to be grating as I went through the bottle. I knew I wasn't a fan of rye, but it became a turn off after a while.