Scythe & Sickle - Brewery Ommegang

WesWes

New York

3.58/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

The beer pours a dark golden/amber color with a thick frothy off-white head that slowly fades to lacing. The aroma is decent. It has a dry and fruity Belgian yeast scent that compliments a pale malt dominated aroma. It's brewed with wheat, oats and rye as well which aids in the light and spicy character. The taste is decent as well. It has a smooth and easy drinking malt flavor that goes down quick and finishes with dry, fruity yeast character. The rye adds depth in the taste while contributing a spicy flavor that works well with Belgian yeast. The mouthfeel is fine. It is a medium/full bodied beer with adequate carbonation. This is a decent harvest ale, but nothing too exceptional.

Serving type: bottle

10-21-2012 20:38:06 | More by WesWes

Jeffreysan

Maryland

4.26/5  rDev +9.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

12 ounce bottle, poured into a goblet.

Appearance: Pours a gorgeous orange/gold amber with two and a half fingers of an off-white head, that lasted forever. Held up to the light, there’s plenty of red, orange highlights sparkling throughout. Beautiful beer to look at.

Aroma: Floral, and spicy. Black pepper, citrus, saffron, and brown sugar. Freshly baked bread.

Taste: Sweet, yet nicely balanced by the spices. Good citrus notes, finished by nice bready notes from the rye, oat and wheat used to make the beer. Oatmeal with fresh fruit, in the best possible way!

Mouthfeel: Effervescent. There’s a lot of nice carbonation that cleanses the palate and makes you want to take another drink.

Overall: Even though I had this beer out of season, it is still an excellent beer. Can’t wait for autumn to come around again and have it in season. Another excellent offering from Ommegang!

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 04:19:39 | More by Jeffreysan

KelsoSaaz

New York

4.34/5  rDev +11.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured into tulip

A: Pours an orange-gold with an off-white, fine and creamy, 2 finger head, also has tons of visible carbonation.

S: Spicy with hints of citrus peel. Rustic bread aromas as well.

T: Citrus and candi sugar. Lots of cereal grains, just as the label says; hints of rye, oat and wheat. General rustic, earthy tones here. Rye tang lasts in the finish.

M: Lots of carbonation that tingles on the tongue with a medium body.

O: One unique beer! Another cracker of a brew from Ommegang. Scythe and Sickle is definitely a Belgian beer for autumn. Would go well with autumn foods and thanksgiving dinner. Get this seasonal when it comes out, it’s definitely one to try.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 22:22:15 | More by KelsoSaaz

VictorWisc

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +16%

06-14-2013 07:37:58 | More by VictorWisc

Paul_Apsley

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

06-13-2013 18:59:25 | More by Paul_Apsley

JMUbrewz

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

06-12-2013 20:07:31 | More by JMUbrewz

outsider

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

06-12-2013 14:24:57 | More by outsider

freebirdbm14

New York

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

06-11-2013 18:41:07 | More by freebirdbm14

ryan1788a5

Massachusetts

4.24/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

12oz bottle poured into a chalice. Freshness date of 7/2014. This should be able to take some time in the cellar.

A: Hazy orange color. Four fingers of rocky white head retain very well Lacing is thick and prominent, sticking everywhere and making the walls of the glass look as though they are carpeted.

S: Spicy Belgian yeast. Hints of pepper and cinnamon. Very slight must. Fruity with aromas of dates and dried banana chips. Rich malty scents of caramel and bread. Touch of starch and spicy rye in the background. Hops provide a grassy and slightly herbal character. Complex nose, very good.

T: Spicy Belgian yeast up front. Cinnamon, pepper, and others. Hint of clove. Somewhat musty. Fruitiness pulls through with tastes of dried figs and dates. Tropical esters lay in some pineapple. Hops provide a zing of lemon and citrus pith, but eventually go grassy and herbal. The multiple grains used in this brew provide a great foundation. Bready, slight hints of caramel, bread pudding, treacle, subtle oat starch and rye spice in the background. Dry overall. Finishes with a dry rye spiciness and lingering herbal and citrus pith hop flavors.

M: The overall dryness makes the medium body seem lighter than it is. Ample carbonation scrubs the palate. Creamy and a bit foamy. Light hop astringency.

O: Another great and complex Belgian-style ale from Ommegang. This is a perfect pairing for the Thanksgiving dinner, next time it comes around that is. I consumed this beer out of season, but not out of code. It would make an excellent compliment to a hearty meal on a cool fall day, but it is still very enjoyable even on a warm day in late spring. It's also a welcome change of pace from the mediocre ambers and octoberfests that flood the market in the fall.

Serving type: bottle

06-08-2013 19:25:50 | More by ryan1788a5

GrindFatherBob

New York

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

06-03-2013 19:27:38 | More by GrindFatherBob

Haybeerman

Colorado

4/5  rDev +3.1%

06-01-2013 01:09:15 | More by Haybeerman

tastymug

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-31-2013 22:04:06 | More by tastymug

Plonk

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-29-2013 18:07:29 | More by Plonk

domnalbrecc

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +28.9%

05-29-2013 10:08:53 | More by domnalbrecc

HinghamRick

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-19-2013 16:37:03 | More by HinghamRick

Stalgondo

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +9.5%

05-19-2013 16:34:01 | More by Stalgondo

grumpygerman

Alabama

4.5/5  rDev +16%

05-16-2013 01:23:42 | More by grumpygerman

ElijahRivera

New York

3.5/5  rDev -9.8%

05-15-2013 03:10:58 | More by ElijahRivera

JGam115

New York

4.15/5  rDev +7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

On tap, served in a pint glass so the aromas weren't exactly jumping from the glass. Notes from my Untappd history.

A: Nice orange and amber hues

S: unmistakable Belgian nose. Not too different from other Ommegang brews.

T: Banana and citrus notes up-front with a crisp, clean finish. Very nice.

M: Not overpowering, but not fleeting.

O: This is an ideal brew for the fall season. Will definitely seek this out when it's re-released

Serving type: on-tap

05-14-2013 13:25:42 | More by JGam115

bnes09

Illinois

4.06/5  rDev +4.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Orange, semi-hazy, some rising bubbles, ivory colored head with great retention and lacing.

Aroma of apple cider, nutmeg, rye and Belgian yeast.

Has a dry and sweet apple cider character in the flavor. Lots of spices, ginger, rye and nutmeg. Subtle pine hop adds a mild bitterness. Fruity esters

Moderate body with plenty of carbonation. Slick feel, chewy in the middle and with a tart, semi-dry finish.

This may be the first time I've sampled this style. Solid brew. A fresh addition to the harvest ale collection. Similar to some other styles but different enough to be its own. Will be sampling more of this style for sure.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 05:56:23 | More by bnes09

3SH33TS

California

3/5  rDev -22.7%

05-13-2013 03:19:22 | More by 3SH33TS

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.1%

05-12-2013 17:38:23 | More by mikeburd1128

ZethOfTheNorth

Louisiana

3.81/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

12 oz bottle into a tulip. $2.70 for the single.

A: Opaque, ruby-colored body with an enormous frothy head. Quite stunning.

S: Bready and grainy with maybe a touch of sweet fruit. Grapes? Slightly floral, but more beery than French versions of the style.

T: Distinctive sweet yeast mingling with baked bread. Sweet and savory. Perfumey late taste that ends abruptly.

M: Relatively full for the style. Nicely carbonated.

O: I was really hot on this the first few times I had it, but that's evolved into more of a casual friendship. This isn't Ommegang's worst 12 oz single, but it's in my bottom few.

Serving type: bottle

05-10-2013 12:49:00 | More by ZethOfTheNorth

kingmaker

Louisiana

3.75/5  rDev -3.4%

05-10-2013 03:47:18 | More by kingmaker

GratefulTech

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +16%

05-09-2013 01:54:04 | More by GratefulTech