Three Philosophers Belgian Style Blend (Quadrupel) - Brewery Ommegang

jmarklan

Pennsylvania

4.23/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a very dark amber/mahogany color. Moderate head and nice lacing.

Smells like warming, peppery alcohol, malty and fruity.

Very well balanced and complex. Sweet, bread like malt, caramel and maybe vanilla, very fruity throughout. Cherry asserts itself very well towards the end and is very pronounced, adding some sourness. The alcohol blends in well but is still noticeable as it adds a very warming effect and some spice.

Medium body, smooth, a bit sticky and dry from the cherries.

Overall: I didn't know what to expect since i've never had a quad before. This was delicious; i'll have to poke around the style a bit more.

Serving type: bottle

04-17-2012 03:17:20 | More by jmarklan

KVNBGRY

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +14.7%

05-22-2013 15:15:30 | More by KVNBGRY

pin

Australia

3/5  rDev -27.5%

05-22-2013 04:38:47 | More by pin

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

05-22-2013 02:40:53 | More by SmellsofMahagony

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