Rare Vos (Amber Ale) - Brewery Ommegang

CFHMagnet

Ohio

4.1/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured two fingers of very foamy head which took its time calming down. Nice opaque amber body color, seems to be a lot of suspended solids in it. Very little lacing.

First impression of smell is malty and earthy. Second sniff reveals a wealth of yeast, banana, clove and a hint of caramel.

Wheat, yeast, banana and bitter apple all greet the tongue. Light malt tones begin to fade in with more sips and some spice and cloves take their places at the end with banana notes.

Medium bodied. Carbonation bites slightly. Slides easily over the tongue and finishes dry.

Serving type: bottle

06-24-2012 03:41:35 | More by CFHMagnet

OB1

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

06-19-2013 00:01:48 | More by OB1

marybrooke

New York

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

06-17-2013 06:25:53 | More by marybrooke

NoetheMatt

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-17-2013 06:02:02 | More by NoetheMatt

BingCrosby7

California

3.68/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

A - a light orange with some auburn notes; pale white head with reasonably good retention. A pretty brew, though a bit lighter than I had expected.

S - hoppy on the nose with an undertone of faint spices; a little bit of booze lingers after the initial smell.

T - orange and lemon zest with a tinge of light, floral hops; spice lingers in the aftertaste. The flavors are a bit subdued -- much more so than I expected from an Ommegang.

M - Decent carbonation, but it felt a little one dimensional.

O - this is a decent brew, but it is neither an outstanding Ommegang nor an outstanding amber. It is still worth the try, though. Reasonably priced and mildly flavored. Good for a hot, long day.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 05:45:12 | More by BingCrosby7

themind

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

06-17-2013 01:46:16 | More by themind

jaxon53

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

06-16-2013 22:47:45 | More by jaxon53

weaselchew

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

06-16-2013 20:23:25 | More by weaselchew

richkrull

Wisconsin

3.25/5  rDev -20.1%

06-16-2013 08:43:43 | More by richkrull

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Appearance: Orangish-bronze; cloudy; big frothy head dissipates quickly, but held ok due to tulip glass

Aroma: Belgian yeast with candy; spices; and pepper; apricot

Taste: Tart apricot up front with classic Belgian Ale yeast; spice and pepper in the mid; finishes semi sweet; overall thin mouthful, but well balanced; better as it warms

Remarks: Did not score A, T, S, M at that time; disregard those scores

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 22:02:20 | More by IchLiebeBier

VictorWisc

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

06-14-2013 07:37:36 | More by VictorWisc

Riik3

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +10.6%

06-14-2013 01:37:18 | More by Riik3

Eazy28

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -14%

06-13-2013 05:06:18 | More by Eazy28

JMUbrewz

Virginia

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-12-2013 20:07:54 | More by JMUbrewz

ObeMaltKinobee

California

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

06-12-2013 09:44:41 | More by ObeMaltKinobee

utopiajane

New York

3.99/5  rDev -2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

This beer pours a reddish amber with a little haze and smells mildly fruity, orange with hints of spice. It’s creamy with a big head, but almost no retention. Good lacing and the taste is smooth . Again Ommegang has the made the perfect dubbel in that you can taste no alcohol except a touch in the finish. Little pepper on the nose and it’s a little on the thin side. Sweet yeasty malty, soft on the carbonation with a slightly sticky, dry finish. Although the hops are not up front on the palate they balance nicely with the malt and this beer is very delicious without tasting too heavy. Ommegang never fails to delight and this is a superb and contemporary Belgian Pale Ale.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2013 08:53:07 | More by utopiajane

dksl16

California

3.5/5  rDev -14%

06-12-2013 06:55:50 | More by dksl16

GraduatedCashew

California

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

06-11-2013 18:50:15 | More by GraduatedCashew

freebirdbm14

New York

4.25/5  rDev +4.4%

06-11-2013 18:41:23 | More by freebirdbm14

510a

Washington

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-10-2013 06:26:39 | More by 510a

backphish

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -14%

06-10-2013 01:11:38 | More by backphish

Madubz

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -7.9%

06-08-2013 12:57:40 | More by Madubz

GMUPatriot_inKansas

Kansas

4.75/5  rDev +16.7%

06-08-2013 01:01:25 | More by GMUPatriot_inKansas

PeteRiz

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -1.7%

06-07-2013 23:37:53 | More by PeteRiz

ripweblo

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -14%

06-07-2013 20:13:25 | More by ripweblo