Biere D'Hougoumont - Brewery Ommegang

buschbeer

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

12-29-2012 23:59:49 | More by buschbeer

GuinnessAtRogerWilco

New Jersey

4.24/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

750ml bottle poured into a Chimay goblet.
I had this on tap at Carolina Blue months ago and it really surprised me, so hope it's just as good out of the bottle.

AP: Dark amber and rusty orange/red colour with a 1/2" white head that fizzled to a dusting. Moderate lacing when the glass is tilted. There is some sediment/yeast floating in the glass.
AR: Sweet rolls/bread, candied apricot, maple syrup/molasses, vanilla, hint of cinnamon and brown sugar, white grape and caramel. Smells delicious.
T: Not like I vaguely remember it on draft, but this is still a very solid brew. Taste mirrors the nose. The flavours blend nicely. Bit of fruity Belgian yeast mixes in there as well with a soft hint of baking spices.
M: Starts quite crisp and carbonated on the tongue followed by medium body with some creaminess mid palate. Finishes off dry with some lingering flavours for a great aftertaste.
OV: I've had Biere de Gardes that are more Farmhouse than this and like them more than the average person, so for Ommegang to add maple and oak to it just added another dimension to this style. This is a very tasty brew that can be enjoyed either by itself or with food.

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 05:17:36 | More by GuinnessAtRogerWilco

brokentee

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.9%

06-13-2013 23:48:05 | More by brokentee

freebirdbm14

New York

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

06-11-2013 18:37:10 | More by freebirdbm14

twelveinches

Washington

2.5/5  rDev -35.1%

06-11-2013 06:29:45 | More by twelveinches

ajzy

Wisconsin

1.75/5  rDev -54.5%

06-10-2013 22:48:19 | More by ajzy

bennettj1087

New York

3/5  rDev -22.1%

06-10-2013 16:13:29 | More by bennettj1087

kurtisnelson

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

06-06-2013 01:45:52 | More by kurtisnelson

GrindFatherBob

New York

4.25/5  rDev +10.4%

06-03-2013 19:28:36 | More by GrindFatherBob

Stinkypuss

Pennsylvania

3.96/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Ommegang : Biere d'hougoumont

Pours a deep peach color, a bit cloudy from the yeast. The aroma is full of Belgian yeast, floral and somewhat sweet. In the flavor, more of that sweet Belgian yeast and candi sugar. Herbal hops match well with a touch of oak. Finishes with fruit and a kiss of funk. Clean and yeasty, mild and very approachable. This makes for a solid table beer or cellar candidate. Slightly dry and champagne like feel. I could see the flavors change a good bit over time. As it is, a nice little beer which comes as no surprise as Ommegang does not make sub par offerings.

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2013 20:35:49 | More by Stinkypuss

mrebeka

Michigan

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-25-2013 02:05:03 | More by mrebeka

MacStinson

Michigan

4.75/5  rDev +23.4%

05-20-2013 20:40:39 | More by MacStinson

zillo043068

New Jersey

3.25/5  rDev -15.6%

05-18-2013 03:19:10 | More by zillo043068

kscaldef

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-17-2013 23:32:40 | More by kscaldef

Emkehr

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

05-17-2013 17:26:23 | More by Emkehr

lordofthewiens

Maine

4.06/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

In a tulip glass this beer was a cherry amber color, very bright. There was a tiny tan head. I thought it was a rather pretty beer.

Sweet malt aroma, some fruit.

More malt in the taste, mostly caramel, maybe a little toffee. Pear taste.

Malt forward. Very smooth and enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 22:01:44 | More by lordofthewiens

kingmaker

Louisiana

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

05-10-2013 03:50:31 | More by kingmaker

stephenjmoore

Maryland

4.14/5  rDev +7.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A- Dark orange in color with some bronze/copper colors coming through. Fairly murky body that allows some light to shine through, but no visibility. Off-white head that does not hang around for too long and leaves just a ring of bubbles. Not much in the way of lacing.

S- Toasted bready malts, caramel, oaky wood, slight hint of tree fruits, a bit of spicy yeast. Overall very pleasant nose.

T- The bready malts come through a lot, but about half way through the wood and the Belgian farmhouse yeast kicks in. The bready caramel flavors give way to oak and pear, along with some peppery flavors.

M- Medium carbonation, medium bodied, pleasant carbonation tingle at the end.

O- Very nice beer. Have not had too many Biere de Gardes, so this was a nice experience.

Serving type: bottle

05-07-2013 22:56:03 | More by stephenjmoore

djs467

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +16.9%

04-30-2013 16:07:46 | More by djs467

Dave_Treat

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

04-26-2013 23:37:08 | More by Dave_Treat

superspak

Michigan

4.2/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

750 ml bottle into signature tulip glass, bottled on 5/25/2012. Pours lightly cloudy orange amber color with a 2 finger fairly dense cream colored head with good retention, that reduces to a small cap that lingers. Light spotty foamy lacing clings on the glass, with a fair amount of streaming carbonation. Aromas of big grape, pear, apple, caramel, brown sugar, floral, pepper, wood, biscuit, light clove, light nuttiness, light toffee, and yeast earthiness. Fantastic aromas with great balance and complexity of malt, fruity/spicy esters, and wood aging; with nice strength. Taste of grape, apple, caramel, brown sugar, pepper, wood, clove, biscuit, light nuttiness, light toffee, earthy yeast spiciness. Lingering notes of light fruits, caramel, brown sugar, pepper, clove, wood, biscuit, light nuttiness, light toffee, and earthiness on the finish for a good bit. Very nice complexity of malt and fruity/spicy esters with the wood aging; with a solid malt/spiciness balance and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium-high carbonation and medium bodied; with a moderately slick and lightly prickly mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with only a slight warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a highly excellent Biere de Garde style! Great complexity and balance of all flavor notes; and very smooth to sip on. A highly enjoyable offering.

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 03:49:57 | More by superspak

MightiestBeard

Florida

4/5  rDev +3.9%

04-22-2013 15:28:07 | More by MightiestBeard

JohnnyBarman

Ontario (Canada)

4.11/5  rDev +6.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Corked 750mL bottle from the brewery, shared at a recent tasting - cheers daryk77!

Poured into a Duvel tulip - nice amber ruby colour, which was a surprise for the style. Good crown of foam that leaves streaks of lacing and a sturdy head. Nice retention on this.

Malty to the nose, which I suppose is the maple, alongside some oaky notes, grape, banana, clove and other spices. Almost like a wee heavy biere de garde. Very nice.

Tasty biere de garde that melds about two different stylistic themes into one mellow, balanced whole. It's malty and sweet, with that maple component, but has those classic Belgian flavors lingering in the back. Easy to drink, very smooth. Carbonation is a touch high for my liking, but the brew is surprisingly light and airy.

This would be nice to keep on hand in the cellar. Nice brew from Ommegang, from whom I expect nothing less.

Serving type: bottle

04-21-2013 22:30:21 | More by JohnnyBarman

bwarren82

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

04-20-2013 22:54:29 | More by bwarren82

abex44

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

04-16-2013 02:27:45 | More by abex44