Three Philosophers Belgian Style Blend (Quadrupel) - Brewery Ommegang

elgiacomo

Georgia

4/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Jan 6, 2008

750ml 2007 bottle. They say to serve at 50 degrees, I think it's better even warmer as the head and mouthfeel especially really improve as the temp goes up. I like this brew a lot, this is my 3rd (1 '06 & 2 '07's) and the price is right too @ $6.50.

A wonderful blend of all the Belgian Quad yeasty, fruity, malty goodness with a touch of cherries that is most certainly noticeable but not overbearing or overpowering in any way. The aroma is a little subdued but the flavor is quite intense.

The body gets more and more rich, full, and creamy as times goes on as this last glass I'm having now is the cream of the crop. The alcohol is hidden well vs. most other 10% beers, but it's impact is most certainly felt! Haven't met an Ommegang brew I didn't love.

Serving type: bottle

01-10-2010 23:45:41 | More by elgiacomo

GreesyFizeek

New York

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

06-20-2013 03:04:27 | More by GreesyFizeek

lpoulas

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

06-20-2013 02:35:17 | More by lpoulas

Jamesohn

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

06-19-2013 01:48:39 | More by Jamesohn

jroberts8811

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

06-19-2013 01:41:53 | More by jroberts8811

BColton1

Rhode Island

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

06-18-2013 01:34:58 | More by BColton1

ripweblo

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -15.5%

06-17-2013 14:59:14 | More by ripweblo

jaxon53

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -3.4%

06-17-2013 08:38:42 | More by jaxon53

chrishiker1409

New York

4/5  rDev -3.4%

06-16-2013 01:47:01 | More by chrishiker1409

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Appearance: chestnut; cloudy; medium frothy head, long lasting

Aroma: Light hops; peppery Belgian yeast smell; cherries; very interesting smell

Taste: Creamy on start with very quick kick from warming alcohol; light hop bite in the mid with lingering hops and cherries in finish; smooth and complex all around; excellent

Remarks: didn't score A, S, T, M at that time; please disregard those scores.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 22:59:41 | More by IchLiebeBier

ManekiNeko13

New York

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Nice full head, definite complex aromas, bitter but a tolerable to me sort of bitter (if it's not Manischewicz, I generally don't like it). I picked up on some nice coffee hints, and actually did try mixing some with milk to cut the bitterness (don't judge me). It was pretty good with the milk added, believe it or not. I didn't get any of the kriek, but since it's only 2% of the formula, I'm not surprised.

Very attractive dark brown color, again not unlike coffee. Smell was similar to a strong lager--basically hoppy and maybe some malt, but again, no lambic-ness detected. Nice mouthfeel--good carbonation, good body. Since I haven't yet tried an actual Trappist ale, I can't compare, but I believe that's what they were going for.

All in all, a pretty good ale, one I'd probably try again after I get some more tasting experience.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 02:20:36 | More by ManekiNeko13

Desmodoc

Georgia

4.75/5  rDev +14.7%

06-15-2013 02:19:59 | More by Desmodoc

Mbpike

Arkansas

4/5  rDev -3.4%

06-14-2013 18:42:07 | More by Mbpike

VictorWisc

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

06-14-2013 07:38:14 | More by VictorWisc

AuzBlackhand

Ohio

4/5  rDev -3.4%

06-13-2013 21:53:52 | More by AuzBlackhand

Jeffreysan

Maryland

4.96/5  rDev +19.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5

12 ounce bottle poured into a Three Philosophers chalice.

Appearance: The beer pours a dark mahogany that almost looks like a cola, with hints of red speckled throughout. Held up to the light, more red highlights come through (due to the addition of Kriek Lambic?). Freshly poured, the beer had a finger of a tan head that dissipated into a lacy halo of foam settled up against the glass.

Aroma: Strong aromas of cherries, dark bread, and chocolate are what I first get, followed by caramel, plums, and figs. Very rich, very pleasant.

Taste: Cherry and plum, followed by dark bread, a little brown sugar and caramel, some earthiness and just a touch of dark chocolate. The slight tartness of the cherries intermingle well with sweetness of the brown sugar and caramel, and then are balanced nicely with some slight bitterness of the dark chocolate. While not a traditional quad, the addition of Kriek really gives the beer an extra depth of flavor and makes it stand out among the typical quad. This is a really delicious beer.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with just enough carbonation so as to leave the palate clean, and just the slightest amount of alcohol warmth in the finish.

Overall: I loved this beer. It’s become my favorite American Quad, as well as one of my favorite beers period. Simply outstanding!

Serving type: bottle

06-13-2013 21:37:07 | More by Jeffreysan

doremite

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

06-13-2013 20:45:14 | More by doremite

Eazy28

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

06-13-2013 05:06:43 | More by Eazy28

TimothyPH

New York

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

06-13-2013 00:03:31 | More by TimothyPH

slim2043

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

06-12-2013 18:08:03 | More by slim2043

Muleshark

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

06-12-2013 06:31:10 | More by Muleshark

DragLine6

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +14.7%

06-12-2013 01:44:47 | More by DragLine6

Zimm

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%

06-12-2013 01:08:31 | More by Zimm

GraduatedCashew

California

3.75/5  rDev -9.4%

06-11-2013 18:49:58 | More by GraduatedCashew

freebirdbm14

New York

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

06-11-2013 18:41:44 | More by freebirdbm14