As Wee poured the final, precious drops of the last 2025 Space Quadyssey at Terramar Brewstillery, it was bittersweet. This is one of our favorite beers, and if you didn’t already know, we swing through Terramar almost every time we travel to the Bellingham area, because we love their beer, their vibe, and the people that work there.
The Bellingham 2025 Space Quadyssey Mission Log
The 2025 vintage was a masterful brew and highlighted everything a Belgian-style Quadrupel should be. At a sturdy 10.5% ABV, it didn’t just show up in your glass; it made an entrance.
After a year of aging, every vintage of Quadyssey takes “boozy raisin” notes and mellows them into something sublime. We’re talking:
- Deep, dark stone fruits: Think plums and black cherries soaked in brandy.
- Toasted complexity: A heavy hit of caramel and toffee that coats the tongue.
- The “Terramar Touch”: That subtle spicy phenolic finish that reminds you this came from the magic stills and kettles in Bow, WA.
When we arrived and found they only had three bottles of the stuff left before it was gone forever, we of course, greedily purchased and enjoyed them all. Drinking that last glass felt like the end of an era. It’s dry, it’s rich, and it’s got that warming “clean heat” that makes you want to curl up by a fire and contemplate the stars.
Eyes on the Horizon: The 2026 Arrival at Terramar Brewstillery
But don’t let the empty bottle blues get you down. As one mission ends, a new one begins. The 2026 Space Quadyssey has officially touched down at the Terramar Brewstillery, and it’s looks like it is bringing some new tech to the flight deck.
This year’s specs are looking legendary:
- The Build: A slightly leaner 10.2% ABV, but no less bold.
- The Packaging: Huge news—it’s in cans for the first time! This makes it way easier to pack for your own outdoor “quadyssey” (or, you know, just easier to fit in the fridge).
- The Profile: Expect those signature notes of plum and dark cherry, but with a fresh “toffee and vanillin” complexity that hints at some serious barrel-blending wizardry.
If you’re in the Skagit Valley area, get down to Edison and secure your rations before the 2026 batch disappears into the void. This is one of the best strong ales in Washington, and it is worth a trip to get a glass, check out their speakeasy, and bring some of their craft beer and spirits home. Wee will be getting ours as soon as we can book another trip to Bellingham!
Rest in peace, 2025. Long live 2026.
Clark believes that the best professional relationships are built on shared experiences and a bit of fun. Growing up in the Pacific Northwest, Clark has been a vocal advocate of the local craft beer scene for years. He enjoys exploring the unique flavors and community-driven atmosphere of Washington’s and Oregon’s many breweries while working through the complex software architecture opportunities presented by social interaction. After a hard day of work, Clark can often be found on the karaoke stage any day of the week belting out 80’s rock and heavy metal tunes while bringing the same passion and energy to his performances as he does to his startups; valuing confidence, engagement, and the power of a good song and a bourbon barrel aged beer to bring people together.
