SweetWater BSP Quad


Poured from a bottle (bomber) into a pint glass (sorry I am lacking the wrong tools!). Also paired about 1/2 way through with some 12 month parmigiano reggiano.

Smell - Not a lot, but I am drinking it from a pint glass which I hear makes the nose hard to pick up. Still can't find anything after it warmed up a bit.

Sight - Dark brown/amber, a tinge of ruby when held up to the light. Tan head, recedes quickly. Slight collar left while drinking. Sticks to the glass a bit. Lots of bubbles (I've never paid much attention to this, but outside of domestic big name light beers I never have really paid a lot of attention to the carbonation).

Taste - Floral notes, carmel, chocolate, slightly bitter and spicy finish. Might be some cherry and plum in here too. Maybe clove, but never having tasted clove and only smelled it, I can only imagine this is what it might taste like. For an 11% I can't find much alcohol which is nice.

After some cheese the spice is really kicking in my mouth. Maybe this is a bad pairing haha. I am no expert on which cheese with which beer but I do love both! I like the extra kick. Very sweet taste left after 10-15 seconds when paired with the cheese. Sweetness lingers between the sips.

Definately more spice and fruit as it gets warmer. Not a bad thing. I kind of liked it better when colder, but I enjoy that it is evolving with temperature.

Mouth Feel - Silky and creamy. It makes my mouth water. Think I can sort of pick up on the carbonation, but I'm new at this. Very warm and thick in my mouth now after it has warmed up.

Notes - I had been aging this bottle for awhile but lack a proper cellar. Has been in my cabinant for about 4-5 months, not noteably long. I have another bottle I am attempting to age so the next time I break it out we'll see what I think.

This beer catches up quick. Writing this about 1/2 way through my glass. Very easy to drink, but definately not a session beer.

Finished the last bit quicker. Too much spice as it warmed up for me. I'd recommend drinking it while at its coldest.