Quadrupel (Belgian dark strong ale)
Term from the Brauwerkstatt brewing glossary, category “Beer styles”.
Explanation
Very strong, dark Belgian ale with aromas of caramel, raisins, plums, figs and spices. Dark candi sugar makes it strong but not heavy. The Trappist brewery La Trappe in the Netherlands was the first to use the name “quadrupel” in 1991. Typical: 9–13% ABV.
Test your knowledge
Which brewery brewed the first quadrupel in 1991?
- Grolsch in Enschede
- Heineken in Amsterdam
- La Trappe at Koningshoeven Abbey
Show answer
Correct: La Trappe at Koningshoeven Abbey. With it, the Trappists near Tilburg gave their name to a whole beer style.