The Narthex
Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville, Illinois, United States 🇺🇸
Belgian Style - Quadrupel / Dark Strong Special|
Score
7.24
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Dark Belgian Abbey Ale aged in J Henry Bourbon barrels for 15 months. Hints of dried fig, chocolate covered raisins, bourbon, and brown sugar. Rich in texture and taste.
A legend unfolds. Aromas of oak, vanilla, and deep molasses rise up to meet caramelized figs and black cherry. Velvety waves of roasted malt in harmony with notes of bittersweet chocolate, cloves, and fruit leather worthy of the highest praise.
A legend unfolds. Aromas of oak, vanilla, and deep molasses rise up to meet caramelized figs and black cherry. Velvety waves of roasted malt in harmony with notes of bittersweet chocolate, cloves, and fruit leather worthy of the highest praise.
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8.9/10
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Appearance 9
Aroma 8.5
Flavor 9
Texture 9
Overall 9
BA sale lot at Solemn Oath, dated 11/4/25. As guessed, the beer gushed a bit when opening, and some sticky brew on my hands. Pours black with a brown edge, slight fizz that's already gone. Smell is not stouty, suggests a lot of abbey ale malt bill, with bourbon by its side. Great taste like a bourbon aperitif, mellow and syrupy. Each swig fills my mouth with sweet, malty and boozy joy.
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Solemn Oath Brewery
on 11 Sep 2026
at 04:25