In 1991, the Koningshoeven Abbey from the Netherlands baptized their beloved Belgian-style Quadrupel beer style under the approving glance of the Trappist monks. A closely guarded recipe became reality and the first Quadrupel beer in the world was born. The La Trappe Quadrupel is the heaviest ale of te La Trappe ales and is eponymous of this ale style; full, warming and intensive beer that's malty with the sweet tones of date and caramel. With hints of clove and nuts balanced out by the sweet aromas of vanilla, raisins and banana, along with a slightly bitter aftertaste, this full-bodied deep amber-brown ale is delicious when fresh and can also benefit from ageing in a cool, dark place.
