Ommegeddon - Brewery Ommegang

blitz134

Connecticut

3.45/5  rDev -11.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

I missed this one when I was in Atlanta, sold out before I could come back for it, but found it up here in CT after relocating.

Pours a pale yellow, nice and clear. Two fingers of white head on the pour that reduced to a thinnish layer. Little lacing.

A good mix of pilsner malt and noble hop aromas. A slight funk of the sour brett, but, frankly, its quite weak. I think the flavor follows suit. Not nearly as tart as the nuclear mushroom cloud on the label would seem to indicate, in fact its quite subdued. Fairly clean flavor really, some sourness. The slightest bits of old hay and flairs of hop on the finish with a bit of chalkiness. No hints of the alcohol level, at all.

Thinnish mouthfeel that finishes a touch dry, as expected. Prickly carbonation on the tongue. These things are how I would expect them.

I think the beer is okay, but I think nowadays when someone is marketing a sour beer it should be a little more bold, maybe more age would allow the brett more time to work on this; this was Batch 1 from June '07. This is a very pale beer that is relying totally on the brett to make it good, and I just don't think the character is there yet. Even though I say that, I guess it is fairly drinkable given its more subdued flavor and light body. To wrap it up, easy to drink, but not overly memorable.

Serving type: bottle

02-17-2008 22:02:08 | More by blitz134

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-21-2013 17:51:39 | More by johntfox

dalepryor

Kentucky

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-07-2013 22:57:58 | More by dalepryor

Kelp

New Hampshire

3/5  rDev -22.7%

04-26-2013 07:05:56 | More by Kelp

largadeer

California

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

04-17-2013 06:19:09 | More by largadeer

innuendobrewskiman63

New York

4/5  rDev +3.1%

04-16-2013 13:28:51 | More by innuendobrewskiman63

harpus

Alabama

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

03-25-2013 15:10:09 | More by harpus

MadScientist

New York

4.75/5  rDev +22.4%

03-20-2013 00:53:47 | More by MadScientist

gratefulbeerhead

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

03-19-2013 02:44:39 | More by gratefulbeerhead

ummswimmin

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.1%

03-17-2013 23:18:28 | More by ummswimmin

spycow

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

03-10-2013 00:02:41 | More by spycow

phishbone23

New York

3.25/5  rDev -16.2%

02-03-2013 16:24:31 | More by phishbone23

brandoman63

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +16%

01-28-2013 19:28:45 | More by brandoman63

BMan33

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

01-25-2013 20:39:39 | More by BMan33

Brew33

Ohio

3/5  rDev -22.7%

01-22-2013 15:25:45 | More by Brew33

Jspriest

Maryland

3/5  rDev -22.7%

01-19-2013 02:51:11 | More by Jspriest

fmccormi

New York

4.5/5  rDev +16%

01-16-2013 03:48:28 | More by fmccormi

olympuszymurgus

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

01-05-2013 22:48:23 | More by olympuszymurgus

BrewerB

California

4.08/5  rDev +5.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

This is Batch #3, April 2008.

Pours a clear fiery orange that reminds me of the explosion portrayed on the label. The explosion was also present in the form of a cork that nearly shot itself out immediately after I uncaged it. Fluffy white foam is well-retained and there's a large amount of visible carbonation. Moderate funk in the nose with hay and a whiff of cheese/musty. Light tart citrus is present in the aroma as well. Barnyard appears as the beer continues to warm up. Flavor is a blend of citrus and light toasted malts, a dash of herbal spicy, and a crisp acidity that's likely coming from the Brett. Sparkling, brisk carbonation keeps the palette on alert and a medium-light body really helps make this a refreshing and drinkable beer. There's some warming from the alcohol but it doesn't hinder the session.

When I found this beer in my cellar last week I was surprised and concerned, wondering how I'd manage to lose track of it and hoping it had held up well. As I continue to pour more into my glass, I'm delighted at how delicious this is. Wish I had another!

Serving type: bottle

12-31-2012 03:19:29 | More by BrewerB

cliff1066

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

12-24-2012 05:52:01 | More by cliff1066

bluckbeyes

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

12-19-2012 22:21:32 | More by bluckbeyes

stereosforgeeks

Virginia

4/5  rDev +3.1%

12-17-2012 17:22:04 | More by stereosforgeeks

Treb0R

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

12-13-2012 16:03:38 | More by Treb0R

superspak

Michigan

4.1/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

750 ml bottle into tulip glass, bottled in March 2008. Pours lightly hazy golden amber color with a 3 finger foamy white head with good retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Spotty foamy lacing clings to the glass. Aromas of lightly tart apple, pear, grape, lemon, pepper, clove, earth, hay, bread, herbal, and earthy yeast spiciness. Very nice aromas with good complexity and balance. Taste of pear, apple, lemon, pepper, clove, earth, funk, bread, herbal, hay, grass, leather, and yeast spiciness. Lingering notes of light fruits, citrus, pepper, clove, earth, bread, funk, hay, grass, and yeast spiciness on the finish for a good bit. Damn nice complexity and balance of flavors; with a nice malt and peppery flavor balance with good brett character; with zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium-high carbonation and medium bodied; with a very crisp, prickly, and lightly slick mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with nearly zero warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is an excellent brett saison! Nice amount of flavor complexity and balance; and very smooth to sip on for an 8% brew. Really enjoyed this one.

Serving type: bottle

12-09-2012 06:21:20 | More by superspak

MelissaC

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

11-29-2012 02:06:12 | More by MelissaC