The Bottlehouse There Is No Quad

LOC: Cleveland Heights, Ohio ABV: 11% | IBUS: 25 | SRM: N/A

What the brewer says “Belgian quad.” What our panel thought

Aroma: “Spice-forward with clove, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Behind that there’s caramel, toffee, toast, and chocolate malt. Raisin, plum, and prune notes. Nice blend of malt sweetness. Mole apple pie?” Flavor: “Malt body is full with chocolate, toast, and a little caramel. Prunes, dates, and raisins add to the flavor. Cinnamon and clove notes come forward. Root beer–like spiciness in the middle of the sip with a medium alcohol warming toward the end. The flavor is rich, and the rich character carries through to the finish. Alcohol warmth is high. Carbonation is nice.” Overall: “Very spice-forward in the aroma but pretty enjoyable overall. It all comes together as a kind of cinnamon/ clove-spiced boozy cola. Sweet, but not too sweet. Mexican stout-quad?”