Nano 108 Oh My Quad (Belgian dark ale)

I’m a sucker for Belgian beers and Belgian quads are one of my favorites. These pack a punch, not only in AVB (they typically come in at 10%) but in flavor as well. Nano is one of my go to breweries when I’m on the east side of town and it has a lot to choose from, and usually have a Belgian style on tap. (Thank you, Nano!)

Quads in general are dark and smooth with a taste of caramel, toffee, and figs, if they’re done right. And I have to say, Nano did this one right. It’s got a creamy mouthfeel (I know, that sounds a little kinky, but I stand by the description), and a little bit of coffee-toffee taste. It’s somewhat boozy, which means there’s an alcohol flavor coming out, but not enough to turn me off.

This is a pretty rich beer, which is probably why they serve it in a 10oz glass. I wouldn’t mind having a couple of these in one sitting, but three is right out! This one also comes in a barrel aged version, which is even stronger, so I’ll have to review that at another time. From the taste I had of the barrel version, it definitely has a ‘wood’ taste to it, which makes it slightly bitter, yet more complex—but I’ll reserve an honest review on another trip.

If you’re not a fan of dark Belgian beers, I think you’re missing out, but that’s just me. You can’t drink IPAs every day of your life, so take a break and try a quad, a tripel, or a dubbel--you won’t be disappointed, especially if you try the Oh My Quad at Nano.