St. Arnold's Divine Reserve #13 out today

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Brewer Stephen Rawlings' Description: For this Quad, the goal was to go as big as possible while still being as drinkable as any other beer you might pull off the shelf. The aroma is distinctly Belgian and has a hint of fruit. As with most Belgian beers, the hops are primarily used for bitterness and provide little to no flavor or aroma. We kept the malt bill relatively simple to allow each malt to come through in its own way without getting all muddled together. The caramel and chocolate malts, in particular, work well together and you can taste each of them in the beer. We also added a large amount of Belgian Extra Dark Candi Syrup during fermentation, which darkened the color, imparted dark fruit-like flavors, and boosted the alcohol. Despite its high strength though, the alcohol only comes out as a warmth on the back end but is not over powering. The aftertaste is slightly sweet but also has a dryness that makes you want more. This beer is best enjoyed at 50°F to 55°F.

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Vital Statistics: Reserve No. 13: Belgian Quadrupel Date Brewed: December 19, 2012 Date Bottled: February 27, 2013 Original Gravity: 1.100 Final Gravity: 1.0195 Alcohol: 11% ABV IBU: 26

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