Sounds like Quadricorn is an absolute beast of a beer—bold, boozy, and full of complex malt character. Here's a quick breakdown of the flavor profile and brewing potential based on your description:
Quadricorn - Belgian Quad Style
Appearance:
Deep copper to orange, with rich red hues—likely brilliant in the glass with good clarity and a creamy off-white head.
ABV: 11% – Huge. This will be warming and boozy, perfect for sipping slowly.
IBU: 20.5 – Low bitterness, which allows the malt sweetness and esters to shine.
SRM: 17.4 – Deep amber to reddish-brown, indicating a rich malt bill.
Flavor & Aroma Profile
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Malt-forward: Brown sugar, molasses – sticky-sweet with dark caramel tones.
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Yeast character: Slight banana esters – classic for a Belgian strain.
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Alcohol presence: Boozy, likely warming, and slightly sharp when young.
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Aging potential: High—this beer will evolve beautifully with age.
