Named after a Brussels bar made famous as the starting point for bicycle and pigeon races, our Rare Vos Amber Ale is also a great place to begin your virtual taste test. As you pour, you'll notice the beautiful coppery-amber color and the rich creamy head. Lift the glass to your mouth and enjoy the aroma of spicy orange blossoms. Taste, and the pleasant mellow flavor of caramel malt glides easily into a dry, hop finish. Once you've finished, start again (after all, this isn't a race).
Intended for the café as well as the dinner table, Rare Vos is an amber ale of medium color and strength. It sports aromas and flavors of caramel, orange, hops, plus an elusive fruity-yeasty flavor which will have you tasting in circles.
Beer Ratings and Reviews:
[1] Review by whitco from Pa, USA who has tried this beer many times. (8/19/2008 11:25:21 PM)
"Ommegang, I have had all thier beers and and I consider it treating myself when I get a bottle. Treat yourself! The flavor is amasing. No fancey words from me. Just get some. You will love it. "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
6/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
10/10
Final Rating, by Style:
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Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[2] Review by bosoxbrent from Silver Spring, MD, USA who has tried this beer many times. (7/28/2008 9:08:59 PM)
"Ommegang can hardly do anything wrong. Every single one of their beers is just wonderful and a real treat to drink. Rare Vos is no exception. I just love it.
The Rare Vos has a very nice, dark amber-nut color to it with a beautiful white head made up by lots of small bubbles. There's also a nice orange hue to it when holding it up to the light. The aroma being emitted from the glass is awesome. A mixture of nutty bread, sweat malts, orange peel, and alcohol are overflowing from the glass.
The flavor is very true to the Belgian Ale style of beer. Every flavor that you'd expect in this style of beer is here. Most impressive is the malty sweetness and alcohol flavor, mixed with a hint of orange peel or some other citrusy ingredient. There's even a hint of cinnamon in it as well. The mouthfeel has the perfect amount of carbonation, not too light, not too strong. It's really inviting and leaves you begging for more.
Bottom line, Rare Vos is a great four season beer and could be enjoyed by anyone. Be sure to get a big bottle and share it with a friend. You'll be a popular guy!"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
9/10
Overall:
9/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.3)
Sampled: Forced Draught Sample Size: 750ml @ $7.99 Unit Cost: $5.04 per Pint
[3] Review by bigred00 from buffalo, NY, USA who has tried this beer many times. (7/15/2008 7:08:04 PM)
"This is one "Sly Fox". It has a beautiful red/ orange amber color with a hazy body. Tiny bubbles form a thick foamy head that has a light tan color. An inviting aroma of sweet floral orange and spices mingle with doughy yeast and malts. On the tongue there is a complex sweet, fruity and spicy character with caramel malts and doughy yeast mixing with dark cherries, spices and orange peel. Hops add some light bitterness and dryness to the finish. The palate is full bodied with just the right amount of carbonation. It is smooth and very drinkable. Outstanding!
"
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
10/10
Mouthfeel:
10/10
Flavor:
10/10
Overall:
10/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.9)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
[4] Review by RJA from Palm Springs, FL, USA who has tried this beer once. (7/12/2008 5:25:15 PM)
"Oh me gangle. Another good brew from Ommegang. A Reddish brown body on pour. A heady head that has decent staying power. The nose picks up yeast, yeast with malt and sour fruit, like cherries. The lips enjoy the creaminess of the drink. The taste is more yeast, malt, spices and fruit, some citrus "
Aroma:
7/10
Appearance:
7/10
Mouthfeel:
7/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
7/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(3.6)
Sampled: Bottle Sample Size: 22oz @ $7.79 Unit Cost: $5.67 per Pint
[5] Review by pfoxyjohn from Watertown, WI, USA who has tried this beer a couple times. (6/29/2008 11:46:09 PM)
"Poured a hazy light amber color with an effervescent foamy white head. Rich, fruity aroma with a complex yeasty spiciness. Smooth and rich palate with subtle but well-blended flavors of sweet orange, understated spice, solid but light caramel malt and a tantalizing yeastiness and a slightly bitter hop finish. Very well crafted, enjoyable and eminently drinkable. MUSIC: 'Heart it Races' by Architecture in Helsinki; also the DJ/Rupture Mix and Yacht's I Should Coco Mix..."
Aroma:
9/10
Appearance:
8/10
Mouthfeel:
8/10
Flavor:
8/10
Overall:
8/10
Final Rating, by Style:
(4.1)
Sampled: Bottle
Value of this beer for its style: Not Sure
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