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Chocolate Indulgence Stout
Brewery Ommegang
- From:
- Brewery Ommegang
- New York, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Dark Ale
- ABV:
- 7%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.82 | pDev: 12.04%
- Reviews:
- 713
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Dec 31, 2020
- Added:
- Sep 27, 2007
- Wants:
- 108
- Gots:
- 128
Chocolate Indulgence offers a thick tan head of foam resting atop of the rich onyx-hued liquid. The aroma immediately speaks of dark chocolate and dark malts. The gentle herbal notes of perle hops compliments the darker aroma notes, making the beer fully savory to all the senses.
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Reviewed by weatherdog from Illinois
3.68/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.68/5 rDev -3.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
75cl bottle poured into a Ommegang flute
It pours a rich, thick looking dark brown with a nice milk chocolate colored head that lingers throughout and gives a medium amount of lacing on the sides.
The nose is a strong chocolate scent without all the roastiness i usually associate with chocolate beers. Behind that are some nice Belgiany dark fruit, raisin type notes.
The taste is a little disappointing compared to the smell as that strong chocolate is not nearly as strong. The Belgian character really shines about halfway through the drink with some spiciness. The restrained chocolate compliments the raisin and fig type flavors but with a beer named 'Chocolate Indulgence' I was really hoping for a stronger flavor.
I think the beer would be complimented by a little more creaminess and less carbonation but it is decent as it is. It fairly drinkable and the rich flavors didn't wear me out and i had no problem quickly finishing the whole bottle.
Feb 09, 2010It pours a rich, thick looking dark brown with a nice milk chocolate colored head that lingers throughout and gives a medium amount of lacing on the sides.
The nose is a strong chocolate scent without all the roastiness i usually associate with chocolate beers. Behind that are some nice Belgiany dark fruit, raisin type notes.
The taste is a little disappointing compared to the smell as that strong chocolate is not nearly as strong. The Belgian character really shines about halfway through the drink with some spiciness. The restrained chocolate compliments the raisin and fig type flavors but with a beer named 'Chocolate Indulgence' I was really hoping for a stronger flavor.
I think the beer would be complimented by a little more creaminess and less carbonation but it is decent as it is. It fairly drinkable and the rich flavors didn't wear me out and i had no problem quickly finishing the whole bottle.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by rand from California
3.96/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
750 mL corked bottle, into an Allagash goblet
A: Dark brown brew, lightly carbonated, little head or lacing to speak of.
S. Nose of unsweetened cocoa, oak, cherry-like phenols. A little floral at the at the edge of the bouquet.
T/M: More chocolatey on the palate...sweeter here. Some banana-cherry esters play off oaky aspects. Thin, watery for the style.
Brew has held up well over time, but expected more chocolate. This tastes more like an English stout.
Dec 31, 2020A: Dark brown brew, lightly carbonated, little head or lacing to speak of.
S. Nose of unsweetened cocoa, oak, cherry-like phenols. A little floral at the at the edge of the bouquet.
T/M: More chocolatey on the palate...sweeter here. Some banana-cherry esters play off oaky aspects. Thin, watery for the style.
Brew has held up well over time, but expected more chocolate. This tastes more like an English stout.
Reviewed by Pegasus from Texas
3.5/5 rDev -8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.5/5 rDev -8.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Appearance: Clear, dark reddish brown in color, with a prominent off-white head, which retains well. Scattered, fine-beaded lacing adorns the glass walls.
Aroma: Chocolate dipped dark fruit dominates, with notes of solvent alcohol. Bitter cocoa, cold coffee, and dark berries are present, as well.
Taste: Dark chocolate, and dark fruit dominate from start to finish, as with the aroma. Strong notes of spicy, sweet alcohol underlie the taste throughout; the alcohol is quite warming. Cold coffee comes through late in the taste, as do notes of wood, vanilla, and subtle figs. The finish is quite dry.
Mouthfeel: Smooth, soft, and pleasant, quite full.
Drinkabilty/notes: With its chocolate notes, it seems more than appropriate for Easter.
Presentation: Packaged in a 500ml Belgian-style brown glass bomber bottle, sealed with a cork and cage, served in a South American-style Pilsener glass.
Apr 21, 2019Aroma: Chocolate dipped dark fruit dominates, with notes of solvent alcohol. Bitter cocoa, cold coffee, and dark berries are present, as well.
Taste: Dark chocolate, and dark fruit dominate from start to finish, as with the aroma. Strong notes of spicy, sweet alcohol underlie the taste throughout; the alcohol is quite warming. Cold coffee comes through late in the taste, as do notes of wood, vanilla, and subtle figs. The finish is quite dry.
Mouthfeel: Smooth, soft, and pleasant, quite full.
Drinkabilty/notes: With its chocolate notes, it seems more than appropriate for Easter.
Presentation: Packaged in a 500ml Belgian-style brown glass bomber bottle, sealed with a cork and cage, served in a South American-style Pilsener glass.
Reviewed by BeerAndGasMasks from Virginia
4/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +4.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
From the bottle of indeterminate age, it pours a dark brown with a modest light tan head that slowly dissipates and leaves lacing. Scent includes chocolate, dark malt and alcohol. Taste follows nose, deliciously.
Mar 02, 2018Reviewed by jkblr from Indiana
3.73/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.73/5 rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
750mL corked bottle bb July 2017 (6 months ago) poured into a Ommegang signature glass at fridge temp 7% ABV. The beer pours dense dark brown with no highlights and brown head. The aroma is rather strong with dark chocolate and roast malt. The taste is more dark chocolate and some fairly bitter dark malts. This could have to do with age. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, adequately carbonated and somewhat dry in the finish. There is a weird battle between the sweetness and bitterness in this beer. Again, not going to be over critical due to age. Overall, ok. Bought this is a gift set with two other bottles and a glass at about half price.
Feb 07, 2018Rated by mrl2112 from Pennsylvania
4.43/5 rDev +16%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.43/5 rDev +16%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Stout biased.. but this is a fantastic chocolate stout. No artificial flavors. Veru smooth, easy drinking.
Aug 19, 2017Reviewed by EMH73 from New York
3.59/5 rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.59/5 rDev -6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Pours a very dark brown with a half inch tan head that dissipated quickly and left little lacing. Smells and tastes of dark chocolate and roasted malts with a hind of coffee. Light bodied for a stout, really more like a porter, smooth mouth feel, creamy, minimal carbonation.
Mar 26, 2017
Chocolate Indulgence Stout from Brewery Ommegang
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
1317 ratings
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