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Straffe Hendrik Heritage

Name: Straffe Hendrik Heritage
Brand: Beer
SKU: 561f79b0f70fb5d112cc618f
Rating: 4.03 (5026 reviews)

Belgian Dark Strong Ale 11 º 35 IBU

Brouwerij De Halve Maan

Straffe Hendrik Heritage is a profound Belgian Dark Strong Ale, elevated by a year of maturation in chestnut barrels. This mahogany-hued liquid radiates a sophisticated sensory profile where bready, toasty malts collide with oxidative notes of vintage port. Expect a concentrated bouquet of dark fruits—prominently raisins, prunes, and dried figs—entwined with licorice and a subtle, vinous wood character. The barrel integration introduces fine tannins that balance the innate sweetness of the malt, while Belgian yeast contributes a delicate spiciness. It is a slow-sipping masterpiece that evolves from a rich, malty start to a smooth, warming, and complex finish.

Appearance. Deep coppery-brown with mahogany highlights (18–22 SRM). It presents a dense, persistent, light tan head with fine lacing. Clarity is clear to slightly hazy due to extended aging.

Aroma. High intensity and deeply complex. Rich, bready-toasty malt and dark caramel provide a sturdy base. Strong esters of dried dark fruits including figs, plums, and raisins dominate, complemented by spicy phenols like black pepper and a touch of vanilla. Distinct vinous notes from the chestnut barrels and a hint of aged port emerge, alongside subtle wood and licorice.

Taste. Initial impression of rich, complex maltiness and dark sugar. Flavors of dark fruit (prunes and raisins) are front and center, melded with licorice and a nuanced wine-like acidity. The barrel aging contributes soft wood tannins and a touch of vanilla. Hop bitterness is moderate, providing enough balance against the malt richness without being overt. The finish is remarkably smooth and moderately dry, with lingering notes of dark fruit and warming alcohol.

Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a creamy texture. Carbonation is moderate, providing a gentle lift despite the beer's weight. A noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, reflecting its 11% ABV. Low tannin-derived astringency.

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United Kingdom The North Bar Beer Cellar

Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2021 - 750ml

Barrel-aged Belgian quad with rich, dark fruit and oak notes. Limited edition.

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Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2021 - 750ml - The North Bar Beer Cellar

£22.00

The North Bar Beer Cellar

Barrel-aged Belgian quad with rich, dark fruit and oak notes. Limited edition.

United Kingdom Hemelvaart Bier Café

De Halve Maan Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2020 (75cl) (11.0%)

Straffe Hendrik Heritage is a special variety of the Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel, as it is a one year ...aste and fragrance of the beer are very complex and evolve through the years. The tannin from the barrels blends exquisitely with the special malts in the beer. The combination of the spiciness ...

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De Halve Maan Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2020 (75cl) (11.0%) - Hemelvaart Bier Café

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Hemelvaart Bier Café

Straffe Hendrik Heritage is a special variety of the Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel, as it is a one year oak barrel aged beer. The beer is brewed in autumn and is only available in a limited edition. The taste and fragrance of the beer are very complex and evolve through the years. The tannin from the barrels blends exquisitely with the special malts in the beer. The combination of the spiciness and bitterness of the quadrupel with the subtle taste of wine and wood from the barrels is inimitable. Licorice and dark fruits like raisins, prunes and figs can also be discovered. With age the beer will develop a hint of porto as well.

United Kingdom House of Ales

Straffe Hendrik Heritage Oak Aged Quadrupel

Straffe Hendrik Quadruple is a rich and intense dark Belgian ale, but this is aged on oak for roundn ...an extremely dark colour and a chewy, malty complex character. The quadruple combines a clean dryness with a warm full bodied mouth feel and essences of fruit. Secondary fermentation in the bottl ...

£31.40

Straffe Hendrik Heritage Oak Aged Quadrupel - House of Ales

£31.40

House of Ales

Straffe Hendrik Quadruple is a rich and intense dark Belgian ale, but this is aged on oak for roundness and smooth long finish. It is brewed with a subtle blend of specialty malts, which give the ale an extremely dark colour and a chewy, malty complex character. The quadruple combines a clean dryness with a warm full bodied mouth feel and essences of fruit. Secondary fermentation in the bottle creates a living ale that can be aged and will have an evolution of taste profiles over time. It is brewed by the last active brewery in the historical city of Bruges. The town archives first mention the brewery in 1546. Since 1856, the famous brewing family Maes-Vanneste has owned the brewery.

United Kingdom The Real Ale Store

Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2023

Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2023 is a special version of our famous Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel. The ...add a unique selection to the barrels, this way creating a unique master blend. This barrel aged beer can be kept up to ten years. The beer is only produced once a year in a limited edition. ...

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Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2023 is a special version of our famous Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel. The heavy dark beer ages for minimum a year in oak barrels of diverse origins. Every year we add a unique selection to the barrels, this way creating a unique master blend. This barrel aged beer can be kept up to ten years. The beer is only produced once a year in a limited edition.

United Kingdom Beer Shop HQ

Brouwerij De Halve Maan Straffe Hendrik Heritage (2021)

Country: BE | Style: Belgian Quad | Size:750ml | %ABV: 11 From Straffe Hendrik: Straffe Hendrik He ... The beer is brewed in autum and is only available in a limited edition.The taste and fragrance of the beer are very com ...

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Country: BE | Style: Belgian Quad | Size:750ml | %ABV: 11 From Straffe Hendrik: Straffe Hendrik Heritage is a special variety of the Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel, as it a one year oak barrel aged beer. The beer is brewed in autum and is only available in a limited edition.The taste and fragrance of the beer are very com

United Kingdom The Independent

Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2022

Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2022 is a special version of the famous Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel. The heav ...y dark beer ages for minimum a year in oak barrels of diverse origins (vg). This is a 750ml bottle, perfect for sharing!

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Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2022 - The Independent

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Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2022 is a special version of the famous Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel. The heavy dark beer ages for minimum a year in oak barrels of diverse origins (vg). This is a 750ml bottle, perfect for sharing!

United Kingdom Beer Paradise

STRAFFE HENDRIK Heritage 11.0%

Product DetailsStraffe Hendrik Heritage is a special variety of the Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel, as it ...tion.The taste and fragrance of the beer are very complex and evolve through the years. The tannin from the barrels blends exquisitely with the special malts in the beer. The combination of the s ...

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STRAFFE HENDRIK Heritage 11.0% - Beer Paradise

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Product DetailsStraffe Hendrik Heritage is a special variety of the Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel, as it a one year oak barrel aged beer. The beer is brewed in autum and is only available in a limited edition.The taste and fragrance of the beer are very complex and evolve through the years. The tannin from the barrels blends exquisitely with the special malts in the beer. The combination of the spiciness and bitterness of the quadrupel with the subtle taste of wine and wood from the barrels is inimitable. Licorice and dark fruits like raisins, prunes and figs can also be discovered.
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BREWERY INFO
De Halve MaanDe Halve Maan Brewing Company is a family brewery in the heart of Bruges, Belgium. The brewery was restarted and refined by Veronique Maes in 2005. With unique beer recipe on the work, the brewery was renamed as ‘Brugse Zot’. Brugse Zot beer became the only beer that is personally brewed in the town center of Bruges. The Brugse Zot and Straffe Hendrik beers are two of the brewery’s finest types of beers. Straffe Hendrik beer is filled with bitter ale while the Brugse Zot is rich in fruity flavor along with different types of malts and hoppy aromas.
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United Kingdom Otters Tears

Otters Tears Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2020

Description Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2020 Straffe Hendrik Heritage is a special variety of the Str ...s only available in a limited edition. The taste and fragrance of the beer are very complex and evolve through the years. The tannin from the barrels blends exquisitely with the special malts in ...

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Description

Straffe Hendrik Heritage 2020

Straffe Hendrik Heritage is a special variety of the Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel, as it is a one year oak barrel aged beer. The beer is brewed in autumn and is only available in a limited edition. The taste and fragrance of the beer are very complex and evolve through the years. The tannin from the barrels blends exquisitely with the special malts in the beer. The combination of the spiciness and bitterness of the Quadrupel with the subtle taste of wine and wood from the barrels is inimitable. Liquorice and dark fruits like raisins, prunes and figs can also be discovered. With age the beer will develop a hint of port as well.

United Kingdom Ghost Whale

Brouwerij De Halve Maan - Straffe Hendrik Heritage - 11% (750ml)

Aged in cognac and burgundy barrels, fruity sweet aromas of dark fruit, oak, toffee, Apple, cherry a ...nd a little vanilla

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Aged in cognac and burgundy barrels, fruity sweet aromas of dark fruit, oak, toffee, Apple, cherry and a little vanilla

United Kingdom Left Field Beer

Brouwerij De Halve Maan - Straffe Hendrik Heritage

Straffe Hendrik Heritage is a special variety of the Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel, as it a one year oak ...and fragrance of the beer are very complex and evolve through the years.The tannin from the barrels blends exquisitely with the special malts in the beer.The combination of the spiciness and bitt ...

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Brouwerij De Halve Maan - Straffe Hendrik Heritage - Left Field Beer

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Straffe Hendrik Heritage is a special variety of the Straffe Hendrik Quadrupel, as it a one year oak barrel aged beer. The beer is brewed in autum and is only available in a limited edition.The taste and fragrance of the beer are very complex and evolve through the years.The tannin from the barrels blends exquisitely with the special malts in the beer.The combination of the spiciness and bitterness of the quadrupel with the subtle taste of wine and wood from the barrels is inimitable. Licorice and dark fruits like raisins, prunes and figs can also be discovered.With age the beer will develop a hint of porto as well.

United Kingdom Beermoth

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United Kingdom Cork & Cask

STRAFFE HENDRIK TRIPLE

Description First comes a zesty nose with impressions of black pepper, coriander, ginger and orange ...finish gives a hint of banana as well as citrus. The launch of Straffe Hendrik – still the brewery’s flagship beer – heralded the era of strong degustation beers at De Halve Maan. Its bre ...

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Description

First comes a zesty nose with impressions of black pepper, coriander, ginger and orange.

The initial taste is one of caramel before the hop bitterness and the malt come to the fore. The finish gives a hint of banana as well as citrus.

The launch of Straffe Hendrik – still the brewery’s flagship beer – heralded the era of strong degustation beers at De Halve Maan.

Its brewer is the oldest in Bruges, based in its historic city centre, and also well known for its Brugse Zot Blonde and Donker (dark). De Halve Maan has been brewing for five centuries.

9% / 330ml

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