Quarr Abbey Ale
Goddards in Ryde, Isle of Wight, England 🏴
Belgian Style - Dubbel Regular|
Score
6.84
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A Benedictine style ale, a strong full bodied ale with an amber colour and complex palate.
Originally founded in 1132, Quarr Abbey is home to a community of Benedictine monks. The Benedictine way of life is one of devotion to prayer, work and hospitality. The Abbey grounds are cultivated by the monks to grow a bountiful supply of fresh food for their own sustenance and to share with the local community. Abbey beers have been brewed by monks for centuries utilising locally grown herbs, malt and barley. Quarr Abbey Ale is brewed to capture the essence of these traditional Abbey Beers and uses coriander and sweet gale grown in the abbey’s own gardens. Find out more here.
Originally founded in 1132, Quarr Abbey is home to a community of Benedictine monks. The Benedictine way of life is one of devotion to prayer, work and hospitality. The Abbey grounds are cultivated by the monks to grow a bountiful supply of fresh food for their own sustenance and to share with the local community. Abbey beers have been brewed by monks for centuries utilising locally grown herbs, malt and barley. Quarr Abbey Ale is brewed to capture the essence of these traditional Abbey Beers and uses coriander and sweet gale grown in the abbey’s own gardens. Find out more here.
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6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle shared on the old train on the Isle of Wight. Pours clear amber-gold with a white cream topping. The nose has some simple notes of caramel and toffee. Medium sweet flavor with mild butterscotch, bread, faint yeast, dough, caramel. Low bitterness. Medium bodied with fine carbonation and creamy mouthfeel. Sweet finish with more doughy malts and bread, ripe fruits, mellow alcohol warmth. A very decent Belgian ale.
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Mar 2015
at 19:03
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
330ml Bottle - Copper with a small head. Fruity and spicy aroma with notes of raisins and coriander in the aroma. Spicy, fruity and earthy taste with raisins, sultanas, caramel, coriander and sweet gale.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Nov 2014
at 12:09
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 6
Bottle on a 76 year old train thanks to LKS, IOW Jolly Day, 24/08/14. Clear golden with a moderate off white covering. Nose is bready, spice, dark fruit, light roastings, caramel, yeast esters. Taste comprises Belgian yeast esters, pears, light spice, fruit loaf, sweetish notes, dark fruits, dates. Medium bodied, soft carbonation, hint of booze in the close. Ok Belgo offering, not too sweet. SHV ?!? Nah - no need to tar this one with that crappy catch all ... Belgian Ale.
Tried
from Bottle
on 13 Sep 2014
at 16:01
6.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle thanks to Leighton picked up at Shanklin Co-Op. It ours clear golden-amber with a small white head. The nose is sweet, grainy, doughy, melon, apple, pear. The taste is sweet, grainy, apple, pear, minimal alcohol, melon, dough and icing sugar with a dry finish Medium body and fine carbonation. Simple, but easy-going. Decent.
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Aug 2014
at 10:36