Brewery – Brau Brothers Brewing Company, Lucan, Minnesota
Beer – Barrel Aged Belgian Style Quad Ale
Style – Quadrupel aged in Templeton Rye Whiskey barrels
ABV – 11.5%
Color – Somewhere between brown and red with a light tan head
Aroma – Caramel, chocolate, cherries, whiskey, oaky spice, potent alcohol
Flavor – Mild cocoa, vanilla, toffee, tutti frutti bubble gum, honey, whiskey, alcohol
Verdict – Holy complex beer, Batman! But, in a totally great way. I had to sniff and sniff and sniff to pick up a different and specifically distinctive aromas each time. Then, I had to sip and sip and sip to pick out all the unique flavors. I love beers that make me work and think hard. This is a definite winner in my book!
Can one buy this stuff locally, or must they trapes down to Lucan to do so?
Hi S.L.
You can definitely buy this beer in the Twin Cities. I picked mine up at Boozemart in West Saint Paul. I would check any store that has a large craft beer selection.