Ommegang BPA (Belgian-style Pale Ale) - Brewery Ommegang

Ego

New Jersey

4.47/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

eyes...
slightly cloudy and tawny-gold hue with a full finger of absolutely white head, lots of carb bubbles rushing up from the bottom of the glass, lacing is great as well as head retention. this is a good lookin brew.

nose...
non pine hop aroma, bready with honey, malty with a hint of must, coriander with a touch of orange, it smells chewable.

taste etc...
refreshing with the smack of carbonation, mild bitterness coated with light honey notes, coriander/orange flavor asserts in the aftertaste, the yeast just adds a whole new level to this brew, it gives it such a distinct tone of complexity. You have this slightly bready-musty dry flavor caressed with the hop signature and spiciness.... really nice. the more you sip the more the dry hopping really entices your nose and palate.

verdict?
great beer here. Not an all day drinker but something great to have after or during a summer meal amongst friends. The spiciness would add to many types of fare, bbq to thai.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2010 03:34:21 | More by Ego

OB1

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +18.5%

05-21-2013 17:00:24 | More by OB1

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-21-2013 00:46:36 | More by johntfox

tittymcj

Connecticut

3.88/5  rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.75

A: Medium brown. Pale looking, with a bit of golden around the light and edges. Lots of head on the top that sticks to the glass for quite a while.

S: Typical belgian yeast smell but with a bit more malt than normal. A bit of corn and wheat smell, more than usual.

T: This is where the difference between belgian and IPA comes in. Definitely a bit of citrus from the hops used here. Not as strong a yeasty taste as usual. Crisp, a bit bitter, and refreshing.

M: Very clean, smooth, and refreshing. Nice crisp feel as it finishes. The citrus doesn't hang around, and you're ready for another sip in a few seconds. Very good.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 00:22:30 | More by tittymcj

Zachtheporter

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +6%

05-16-2013 03:10:15 | More by Zachtheporter

zimm421

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -6.5%

05-15-2013 22:52:53 | More by zimm421

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -19%

05-15-2013 13:01:26 | More by touchmeimsac

ElijahRivera

New York

4.25/5  rDev +6%

05-15-2013 03:14:13 | More by ElijahRivera

AMCPhD

Florida

4.25/5  rDev +6%

05-13-2013 15:10:22 | More by AMCPhD

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-12-2013 17:54:01 | More by mikeburd1128

dmitalski

Ohio

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-10-2013 17:48:20 | More by dmitalski

Sturmthis

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -6.5%

05-10-2013 17:31:02 | More by Sturmthis

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -6.5%

05-10-2013 16:01:58 | More by twenty5

eulerthegrape

California

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-10-2013 15:45:56 | More by eulerthegrape

yancot

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -6.5%

05-09-2013 04:04:42 | More by yancot

SadMachine

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-09-2013 03:54:31 | More by SadMachine

archero

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -12.7%

05-08-2013 15:20:42 | More by archero

TheBishopco

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-08-2013 08:20:27 | More by TheBishopco

comfortablynirm

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +12.2%

05-08-2013 01:44:06 | More by comfortablynirm

Stugotzo

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +12.2%

05-07-2013 21:33:03 | More by Stugotzo

melliott

New York

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-07-2013 20:30:30 | More by melliott

peensteen

Ontario (Canada)

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-07-2013 17:06:20 | More by peensteen

SalMineo

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-06-2013 15:35:36 | More by SalMineo

schaffer9252

New York

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-04-2013 17:39:22 | More by schaffer9252

CDCNAM

Louisiana

4/5  rDev -0.2%

05-03-2013 17:38:41 | More by CDCNAM