Ommegang (Abbey Ale) - Brewery Ommegang

HappyBivouac

Iowa

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

best by [blank]. huh, odd. also says "part of the duvel family of fine ales" like some other ommegang beers do. I don't understand this. ah well. poured from the bottle into the appropriate ommegang chalice.

a beautiful deep, dark red that is opaque all the way though. light brown sugar head that fades off slowly leaving that nice film.

smells of wood, fruit, sweetness, alcohol. has a nice aged "musty" smell that I like in an abbey ale despite it also having a crispness about it.

the taste is bright and deep at the same time. wonderful taste of cherries, raisins, some fruits dark and sweet, others tart; sugar, belgian yeast. heaps of dark bready malt, mildy sour & an oak/woody and musty character. the alcohol is beautifully masked. finish is all musty wood and fruity sugar lingering perhaps a tad too strong/sweet. overall though a pretty complex and delicious flavor.

a thick and rich beer with a strong carbonation to complement. feels awesome in the mouth. very drinkable at 8.5%! the flavor has some rough edges but it's pretty accessible even through its deep complexities. overall a wonderful beer to have around at a reasonable price. I personally love it.

Serving type: bottle

01-25-2009 02:52:08 | More by HappyBivouac

DoubleMalt

New York

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-23-2013 23:53:51 | More by DoubleMalt

MLKincer

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-23-2013 01:44:34 | More by MLKincer

KVNBGRY

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-22-2013 15:15:14 | More by KVNBGRY

jampics2

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-22-2013 00:10:08 | More by jampics2

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-20-2013 22:00:32 | More by johntfox

tipfortap

New York

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-20-2013 17:21:05 | More by tipfortap

redleg64

Michigan

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-20-2013 02:34:50 | More by redleg64

Bauzen

New York

4.38/5  rDev +5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

It pours rich, hazy, and dark-copper color. The head dissipates quickly, but it's uniform and fluffy throughout.

Scent is a full bouquet of typical Belgian-style components. Toasted wheat, bananas, raisins, creamy caramel, a little licorice, and some semi-sweet malt.

Flavor follows the nose, but for an 8.5% ABV , this beer drinks much smoother and simpler than you'd imagine. I actually expected more bite, but there wasn't much. In fact, it's very easy on the palate. Each sip is flavorful and rewarding.

A fine alternative to beers that do their talking with nothing but sharp hops.

Serving type: on-tap

05-19-2013 22:43:47 | More by Bauzen

NJB145

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +13.9%

05-19-2013 01:54:12 | More by NJB145

Photekut

Azerbaijan

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

05-18-2013 21:21:26 | More by Photekut

travismiller80

Tennessee

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-18-2013 17:28:54 | More by travismiller80

cburns48

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-18-2013 12:56:50 | More by cburns48

zillo043068

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -4.1%

05-18-2013 03:16:54 | More by zillo043068

inanity

Massachusetts

3.25/5  rDev -22.1%

05-18-2013 00:14:29 | More by inanity

crowsoup

California

4.75/5  rDev +13.9%

05-17-2013 15:02:20 | More by crowsoup

Jsmick

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-17-2013 05:03:41 | More by Jsmick

dar482

New York

4.4/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

The beer is a dark brown/red copper or Mahogany color, which in the light, becomes a dark rich ruby. Pouring it out, it has a huge 2-3 finger head that dissipates with much legs on the glass.

The aroma has some sweet dark fruitiness. A bright apple, Belgian yeast breadiness, sweet cherries and raisins. A delicious caramel and toffee. Very sweet big aroma.

The flavor follows through with huge caramel, then it becomes a complex array of fruit with banana, apple, raisin, cherry. Sweet breadiness.

The mouthfeel is nice and medium. Tiny bubbles that just washes delicately over the tongue. It leaves a wonderfully dry finish that’s slightly bitter. There’s a slight alcohol hint in there too.

A great great beer. Prefer it over its bigger Quad brother, Three Philosophers. I want to compare it slightly to Maudiate by Unibroue. I’d say the two are relatively close in quality, with Maudiate winning on more interesting flavors, the finish, and lack of alcohol taste.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 23:13:39 | More by dar482

eulerthegrape

California

3.75/5  rDev -10.1%

05-16-2013 17:42:10 | More by eulerthegrape

ElijahRivera

New York

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-15-2013 02:54:17 | More by ElijahRivera

JeffTheJuice

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-14-2013 20:48:43 | More by JeffTheJuice

Bustersuess

New York

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-14-2013 18:36:08 | More by Bustersuess

Jave

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-14-2013 01:39:16 | More by Jave

aty11b

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +7.9%

05-14-2013 01:02:52 | More by aty11b

mcphish22

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +1.9%

05-13-2013 03:57:26 | More by mcphish22