164. Ommegang
I decided I needed to use one of my new pieces of glassware for its intended beer. I picked up a four-pack of 12 oz. Ommegang bottles at Downtown Wine and Spirits. I served this chilled, but consumed over a time frame that allowed sufficient warming.
Ommegang is a Belgian Strong Dark Ale. Belgian Strong Dark Ales are typically high in alcohol, with spicy and fruity flavors. The amount of hop bitterness will vary.
Appearance (4.5): Pours a dark hazy brown with hints of maroon. A fluffy orange-brown head tops the beer, but recedes to a thin layer quickly. Head reemerges readily upon swirling.
Smell (4.5): Sweet malts and fruits. Notes of caramel and raisins, with tart cherry aromas arising upon agitation.
Taste (5.0): Sweet, bready malts dominate the front of the palate. Tart fruit and spices emerge in the center. Powdery yeast is evident in the finish with a light bitterness that provides a very nice balance. This is really delicious.
Mouthfeel (4.0): Tingly carbonation tickles the tip of the tongue. The beer is medium-bodied with a dry finish.
Drinkability (4.5): The delicious flavors keep me drinking, and the beer, though high alcohol, is easy to drink.
Overall (4.65): I absolutely love this beer. It's a nice balance of sweet, spicy and bitter.
I decided I needed to use one of my new pieces of glassware for its intended beer. I picked up a four-pack of 12 oz. Ommegang bottles at Downtown Wine and Spirits. I served this chilled, but consumed over a time frame that allowed sufficient warming.
Ommegang is a Belgian Strong Dark Ale. Belgian Strong Dark Ales are typically high in alcohol, with spicy and fruity flavors. The amount of hop bitterness will vary.
Appearance (4.5): Pours a dark hazy brown with hints of maroon. A fluffy orange-brown head tops the beer, but recedes to a thin layer quickly. Head reemerges readily upon swirling.
Smell (4.5): Sweet malts and fruits. Notes of caramel and raisins, with tart cherry aromas arising upon agitation.
Taste (5.0): Sweet, bready malts dominate the front of the palate. Tart fruit and spices emerge in the center. Powdery yeast is evident in the finish with a light bitterness that provides a very nice balance. This is really delicious.
Mouthfeel (4.0): Tingly carbonation tickles the tip of the tongue. The beer is medium-bodied with a dry finish.
Drinkability (4.5): The delicious flavors keep me drinking, and the beer, though high alcohol, is easy to drink.
Overall (4.65): I absolutely love this beer. It's a nice balance of sweet, spicy and bitter.
Labels: Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Brewery Ommegang, Reviews
