{"product_id":"straffe-hendrik-quadrupel-ale-25-4-oz-whiskey8-f35-p414","title":"Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel Ale 25.4 oz","description":"\u003ch4\u003eBelgian Brown Strong Quadrupel\u003c\/h4\u003e \u003cp\u003eBrewed by: De Halve Maan Brewery\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCountry: Belgium\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStyle: Quadrupel\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eColor: Brown\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eABV: 11.0%\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eCellaring: Yes\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eRatebeer.com rating: 99\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eBeerAdvocate.com rating: 92\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eStraffe Hendrik Quadrupel Ale (ABV 11%) from the \u003cbr\u003eDe Halve Maan Brewery is a quadrupel that pours dark brown with a frothy beige head.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTop fermented and bottle conditioned, the brew boasts aromas of caramel, apple, bread, raisin and cherry with notes of cocoa and malt.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eTaste follows a similar profile and opens with sweet fruits immediately balanced by toasty malt and notes of licorice, allspice and pepper.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe mouthfeel is rich, lush and creamy with medium carbonation and an 11.0% ABV that is well hidden. The finish is long, warm and dry. Ratebeer.com rating: 99 (out of 100) 25.4 oz corked bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFood Pairings\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003ePair with braised meats (except those that include tomatoes); the caramelized flavors of the meat naturally match up with the brown sugar notes of the beer. Excellent with a honey-glazed ham, roasted beets or French onion soup.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIt partners cheeses well, elegantly complementing triple creams and offering a calming accompaniment for formidable blues.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe beer is a joy with rich chocolate desserts as it complements their dark flavor notes without being overly sweet.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eBrewery Information:\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eLocated in Bruges, Belgium, Brouwerij De Halve Maan (“Half Moon Brewery”) was founded in 1856 by Leon (also known as Henri I) Maes, and has remained family owned and operated ever since; it is, in fact, one of the very last working family breweries in the Bruges city center.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eIn the early 1980s the brewery was struggling and Veronique, great-great granddaughter of Henri I, was approached by the mayor, who requested a special ale to commemorate the inauguration of the new statue of Saint Arnold, patron of beer brewers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eSince interest in traditional beer styles was on the rise, Veronique crafted a top fermented, high alcohol ale which became an instant hit, so much so the mayor would require it served at all official town hall receptions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eToday, under the guidance of a sixth generation of the Maes family, the Halve Maan Brewery exports award-winning ales worldwide and is one of the fastest growing breweries in Belgium.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Option1","offer_id":51259556856093,"sku":null,"price":5.08,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/2797\/6477\/files\/img_009416_5757764e-c090-413f-914f-dcc2db1cf02f.jpg?v=1778170828","url":"https:\/\/purewinestore.com\/products\/straffe-hendrik-quadrupel-ale-25-4-oz-whiskey8-f35-p414","provider":"purewinestore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}