Yria / Guineu Magnum Squad

This collaborative Belgian Dark Strong Ale, Magnum Squad, offers a profound sensory evolution of the Quadrupel style. The addition of Muscovado and Reunion Island Brown natural sugar provides a deep, molasses-like base that complements the 12% ABV’s liquorous intensity. Eight months of barrel conditioning with Brettanomyces transforms the profile, introducing rustic notes of leather and barnyard funk that cut through the initial sweetness. Dark copper in the glass, it radiates aromas of dried figs, plums, and spicy phenols. The result is an intricate balance of rich maltiness and wild fermentation complexity, finishing with a sophisticated, lingering warmth and a surprisingly dry, refined character.