Garthfather Belgian Dark Strong Ale by Afro Caribbean

Garthfather is the biggest and boldest release in the brewery's acclaimed Garth Beer Series. Inspired by the legendary Belgian Quadrupel style, this powerful Belgian Dark Strong Ale is brewed to deliver exceptional depth, complexity, and intensity while remaining remarkably smooth and refined.

Crafted with a rich blend of Pilsner Malt, Munich, Melanoidin, and Special B malts, and enhanced with dark and light Belgian candi sugar, Garthfather develops luxurious layers of dark fruit, caramel, toffee, and toasted malt. Fermented with Lallemand Abbaye Belgian yeast, it showcases classic Belgian notes of clove, pepper, and subtle fruit esters that beautifully complement its rich malt character.

Balanced by restrained additions of Magnum and Hallertau Mittelfrüh hops, the beer finishes smooth and warming without excessive bitterness. Bottle conditioned for added complexity and natural carbonation, Garthfather is a beer built for slow appreciation and special occasions.

As the brewery proudly states: "This is a beer you can't refuse."

Tasting Notes:

Nose: Rich aromas of raisins, figs, dates, caramel, toffee, dark sugar, clove, and subtle peppery spice.

Palate: Full-bodied and luxurious with flavours of dark fruit, burnt caramel, toasted bread, molasses, rich malt sweetness, and warming Belgian spice.

Finish: Long, warming, and complex with lingering dried fruit, caramelised sugar, gentle spice, and a smooth malt richness.

Technical Details:

Brewery: Afro Caribbean Brewing Company

Style: Belgian Dark Strong Ale (Quadrupel)

Series: Garth Beer Series

ABV: 11%

IBUs: 27

Bottle Size: 750ml

Bottle Conditioned: Yes

Malts: Pilsner Malt, Munich, Melanoidin & Special B

Hops: Magnum & Hallertau Mittelfrüh

Yeast: Lallemand Abbaye

Additional Ingredients: Dark Candi Sugar & Light Candi Sugar

Established: 2014

Independent Brewery: Yes

Origin: Kenilworth, Cape Town, South Africa