Through the Quad looks for all
the world like a stout--it's dark brown/black, opaque, and ringed with
off-white head. It has a sweet and fruity nose that also manages to
incorporate a whiff of coffee. Flavour is malt driven, with notes of
honey and fruit coming before a faintly bitter finish. Through it all,
booze is a constant flavour note.
As an
uncontextualized strong ale, Through the Quad sings a lovely tune. As a
simulacrum of a Belgian quad, it fares well enough in terms of vigour,
though it lacks the yeasty demeanor of a classic quadrupel. That said,
though, it is an agreeable shot at a tricky style, done with strength
and artistry. I seldom spot Block 3 brews, but when I do, I snap them up
quite eagerly, since they tend to be well made and somewhat
unconventional. Such is the story with Through the Quad--a nicely
constructed beer that, while not exactly representative of the style, is
quite delicious and fiendishly potent.
Rating: 8.0 out of 10.
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