Meditate on this dark ruby elixir. Breathe in its deep emanations of fruit and spice. Is that clove you smell? Licorice? Fig? Sip serenely as revelations of honey, toffee, chocolate and dark dried fruit delight your senses. Can a beer be holy? you wonder, and Where can I get a grail on-line?
Ommegang, our first brew, was inspired by the centuries-old brewing practices of the Belgian Trappist monks. This burgundian brew gives off a variety of aromas, including plum and cinnamon, and packs in flavors such as caramel, toffee, and licorice. At 8.5% abv, it is known to cause spontaneous meditation.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by slayer02348 from East Lansing, MI, USA who has tried this beer once. (11/18/2008 10:31:33 PM)
"Smells deeply of fruits and slightly of alcohol. Pours out very dark with a ruby hue to it and an off white head that lingers. Medium to full body, some sediment suspended. Very strong fruit notes to the flavor with a small amount of chocolate and alcohol present."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
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Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 750ml @ $6.99 Unit Cost: $4.41 per Pint
[2] Review by swinard from Clark, NJ, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (10/31/2008 2:40:23 AM)
"Poured a nice reddish-brown, with a thick off-white head. Aroma is alcohol, dark fruits, spices and yeast. A smooth, weighty mouthfeel. Flavor is cherries, figs, a hint of chocolate, yeast, and caramel. The alcohol gives it a bitter finish, and becomes more present as it warms a bit. A great brew, heftier and more complex than what I usually drink and I love it."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 48oz @ $6.49 Unit Cost: $2.16 per Pint
[3] Review by jerrymorrison from lockhart, TX, USA who has tried this beer once. (10/8/2008 11:58:04 AM)
"Aromas of fig, black licorice, raisins and a little spice. Apperance was a deep murky brown, with very small floaters, medium carbonation, and the head was thin and tan. Flavors were similar to the aroma with the licorice being at the forefront, and the caramel and dark fruits lurking in the background. Overall not my favorite from ommegang but still a very solid brew."
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.7)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 750ml @ $6.5 Unit Cost: $4.1 per Pint
[4] Review by jlozier from Lone Pine, CA, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/22/2008 2:40:41 PM)
"Iced tea colored, with a soapy/sudsy head. Tastes of some cinnamon, some hot spices (pepper?), a hint of chocolate. Carbonation is bit rougher than I was expecting. Not a bad dubbel, but definitely not the best. 3 Philosophers is still their best offering."
Aroma:
6/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
6/10
Flavor:
7/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.3)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[5] Review by RJA from Palm Springs, FL, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/19/2008 11:57:30 AM)
"I got a reddish brown body on pour. It holds up a robust whitish-frothy head. The carbonation hits the ears as you pop this one open. The aroma is of fruit, like cherries, with a fair amount of yeast. The alcohol gives this one a dry finish. A sourness of bready malt and alcohol are on the palate with subtle hints of dark fruits. A decent American representation of what are the most complex of beer types."
Aroma:
8/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.9)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 750ml @ $7.79 Unit Cost: $4.91 per Pint
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