Three Philosophers Belgian Style Blend (Quadrupel) - Brewery Ommegang

JackTheRipper

Pennsylvania

4.28/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Clear burgundy color. Poured carefully as per the bottle as to not agitate the sediment. Head was nice, can't really speak to lacing d/t the swirling I'm doing to get that nice aroma.

S: Malty, sweet, just a bare hint of the lambic used, gives it a very subdued funky cherry smell. Dark fruity aromas of raisins and black cherry. Alcohol smell was powerful at first sip but has since mellowed to a faint medicinal smell in the background.

T: Not sweet per se, but fruity with a little bit of the cherry flavor. Tastes of alcohol soaked fruits. Can't really taste any hops. Definitely a beer to savor as you sip.

M: Fairly strong alcohol warming, not surprising considering the stated ABV%. Nice level of carbonation, the fizziness of it helps carry the aromas and flavors. Smooth. Medium body.

D&N: Very nice beer here, wish it were packaged in a smaller bottle, this big bottle will take me a few hours to enjoy. Very complex, drinks more like a nice wine than a beer. Worthy of trying if you like quads.

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2005 05:25:29 | More by JackTheRipper

KYGunner

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

What a beautiful ale in both color and body. Deep ruby color, reminiscent of cherry, this quad has varying hues in different light. The head is light and fizzy and collars thickly around the edge. The effervescent bubbling keeps that collaring alive.

The scent is weaker than most quads but somewhat varied. Plum like aroma is at the front with a touch of crabapple. Hints of malt and cherry can be found amongst weaker scents of molasses and prune.

The feel is strong and thick and is certainly a sipper. There appears to be no alcohol tinnieness but there is a brief harshness at the swallow.

A bit of cherry, malt, sugary sweetness, date or prune, and a touch more cherry can all be found on the tongue. A bit tart and a touch of fig comes near the end. Overall, it's very good and with some minor tweaks to the flavor and feel it could be great.

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 22:28:48 | More by KYGunner

Mendicant

Australia

5/5  rDev +20.8%

05-21-2013 05:31:37 | More by Mendicant

hopkrid

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-21-2013 00:13:28 | More by hopkrid

tazzman

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

05-20-2013 22:15:28 | More by tazzman

johntfox

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-20-2013 22:01:03 | More by johntfox

tipfortap

New York

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-20-2013 17:20:48 | More by tipfortap

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-20-2013 05:03:07 | More by Kmat10

birdsellam

Indiana

3/5  rDev -27.5%

05-19-2013 18:15:51 | More by birdsellam

nick_asian

Nevada

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-19-2013 07:21:18 | More by nick_asian

JohnG190

New York

4.66/5  rDev +12.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Served in snifter at 50 degrees.

Appearance - hazy chestnut brown with two finger tan head that dissipates quickly. Nice lacing.

Aroma - cherries, caramel and sweet malt waft from the snifter.

Taste - hint of funk. Cherries, malt, and toffee finish off sweet.

Mouthfeel - smooth, medium body with lively carbonation.

Overall - well crafted ale that makes a perfect after dinner digestive.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 23:07:00 | More by JohnG190

travismiller80

Tennessee

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-18-2013 17:29:25 | More by travismiller80

FCRICH

New York

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-18-2013 02:24:51 | More by FCRICH

Emkehr

Connecticut

5/5  rDev +20.8%

05-17-2013 17:24:19 | More by Emkehr

ElizabethEleanor

Texas

5/5  rDev +20.8%

05-17-2013 03:15:03 | More by ElizabethEleanor

MSandahl23

Indiana

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-17-2013 02:42:08 | More by MSandahl23

tnbeatty

Vermont

3/5  rDev -27.5%

05-17-2013 01:03:22 | More by tnbeatty

BushwyckCraft

New York

1/5  rDev -75.8%

05-17-2013 01:01:45 | More by BushwyckCraft

BradStokley

Maryland

2.75/5  rDev -33.6%

05-16-2013 19:34:50 | More by BradStokley

ajtorres311

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -15.5%

05-16-2013 15:36:46 | More by ajtorres311

AngusOg

Maryland

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-16-2013 02:34:50 | More by AngusOg

wil19b85

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-16-2013 02:19:58 | More by wil19b85

georgiaboy8686

Maryland

4.75/5  rDev +14.7%

05-15-2013 22:24:34 | More by georgiaboy8686

JMS1512

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -3.4%

05-15-2013 19:27:53 | More by JMS1512

ElijahRivera

New York

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

05-15-2013 03:10:18 | More by ElijahRivera