beer is brewed by Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan in historic centre of Bruges, Belgium, one of the most beautiful old cities in Belgium or even in Europe, because of its canals it is called Venice of North, and I confirm that this is true. Finaly in the middle of historic old town is located unique brewery museum where you could learn about its history. On the final of visit you could taste beer or eat lunch in modern tavern with view on canals on the one hand and brewing place on the other.

Style of this beer: Abt/Quadrupel - it is the name given to ultra-strong Trappist and abbey ales. Here we have a balance of two types the dark, with more rich, deep fruity notes of Abts and peachy notes of Quadrupel. Alcohol is very high (10+% abv).

COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Straffe Hendrik Quadruple is a rich and intense dark Belgian ale. It is brewed with a subtle blend of specialty malts, which give the ale an extremely dark color and a chewy, malty complex character. The quadruple combines a clean dryness with a warm full bodied mouth feel and essences of fruit. Secondary fermentation in the bottle creates a living ale that can be aged and will have an evolution of taste profiles over time.
It is brewed by the last active brewery in the historical city of Brugge. The town archives first mention the brewery in 1546. Since 1856, the famous brewing family Maes-Vanneste has owned the brewery.

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How I noted Straffe Hendrik Brugs Quadrupel?

Beer is beautifully dark, clear colour with lasting light brown foam head. In the nose it is medium intensity aromas of caramel, dried fruits and light chocolate. Taste is amazing: full, almost greasy, especially sweet and somewhat bitter. Flavour of caramel, dried fruits, light sweet chocolate in the mouth. Finish is long and turns from bitter to bitter-sweet. Generaly it is beer which I like the most very good, malty, fruity and spicy.

In my opinion in scale from 1 to 10, it is:

7.9

If you are fan of foodpairing Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel finds an excellent partner in chocolate.

I hope you enjoyed my first presentation.