Three Philosophers Belgian Style Blend (Quadrupel) - Brewery Ommegang

psuKinger

Pennsylvania

4.53/5  rDev +9.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

1/6 barrel keg downstairs in my kegerator poured into my Ommegang snifter glass. I've had this beer numerous times, and I know I like it a lot, but I've never gone through the formal "review process" with it, so I'm excited to see how this goes.

A: Pours a beautiful hazy reddish-brown with a thick 2 finger head on top. The bubbly head looks like pancake batter in the middle. Perfect.

The lacing clings to the glass with each sip I take.

S: Yeasty smells of dark fruits and candied sugars are of near-ideal amplitude here.

T: Sweet creamy flavors of candied sugars, figs, and prunes balance out subtly and perfectly. This beer starts warm with the candied sugars before the dark fruits rush in to say hello. It finishes with a nice balance of yeasty-flavors and a nice touch of sweet cherry syrupy flavors.

M: Light, creamy, and bubbly initially, but this beer finishes dry, with the sugars and the cherry syrup coating the tongue nicely.

D: High. Thoroughly enjoy this beer, and would gladly quaff it all evening long.

Serving type: on-tap

01-21-2011 19:12:26 | More by psuKinger

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

utopiajane

New York

4.5/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Three Philosophers pours a mahogany red color. Deep and luscious with four fingers of foam that really last. Off the nose is grass and a subtle sweetness, cherry. Complex. Excellent retention and lacing. The first sip has no alcohol taste, a little spice and a bit of warmth. Creamy and balanced. The body is perfectly carbonated and soft. Medium body. The cherry from the Kriek is exquisitely stated. Little bit of a dry finish to remind you that the hops are in there. This beer is truly "cordial." Ommegang is near perfect as usual.

Serving type: bottle

06-11-2013 12:09:59 | More by utopiajane

Luweezy

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +2.7%

06-11-2013 02:02:48 | More by Luweezy