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

jwinship83

Illinois

3.3/5  rDev -17.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

12oz bottle poured into my hennepin glass, which i believe is the same as the BPA one. it just has a different logo.

A- this one pours out a translucent golden orange colored body with a tall bright white head on top. the head really takes its time falling, and leaves behind solid rings of lacing.

S- the initial whiff brings forth belgian yeast. after that i get some grainy malts and just a touch of toasted bread. some lemony hops towards the end, with some grapefruit mixed in as well. not as hoppy smelling as i would have guessed.

T- the taste starts out with grainy malts and that hint of toasted bread that i could smell. after that i get some belgian yeast and some pepper. lots of lemon and grapefruit hops at the end. more that i would have guessed from the nose.

M- the body is on the lower side of medium. the carbonation is a little on the high side.

O- not as hoppy as i was hoping for. this seems stuck somewhere in between a belgian style beer and an american style one. not offensive, but also not something ill be picking up again.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2011 03:31:03 | More by jwinship83

jiffymon

New York

3.75/5  rDev -6.5%

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OB1

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +18.5%

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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%

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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