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Ommegang Abbey Ale

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
13733.83/5.03.82/5.08.5%98.5Trappist glass
Commercial Description:
Deep burgundy color with a big, fluffy head. Complex fruit aromas with a layered sweetness (honey, then caramel, then toffee) with a hint of licorice and chocolate. A big, rich, abbey-style ale that dries out nicely on the finish.
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 DJMonarch (6523), Northwich, Cheshire, England
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/104/514/20
Nov 19, 2009  
From the Bottle at Indulgences Etc, Denver 23/09/2009 Some spiced aroma. Amber coloured strong in alcohol and a little sweet on the palate and malty. A little bitterness in a crisp malt finish.


kangaroo (14), Everett, Washington, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/58/105/515/20
Nov 17, 2009  
A beautiful deep dark burgundy beer. The head is enormous and long lasting. The aroma is spice, licorice, maybe some cloves and vanilla. The first thing that struck me was the mouthfeel, velvetty and smooth. The flavor is layered it starts with a dark malt then some fruit plum-like notes. But it keeps going, there is more to explore below that. Caramel and toffee notes come out along with a touch of chocolate. I wish I had saved this to share with friends, this beer is an experience. On the other hand, having the whole bottle to myself seems like the only way to properly discover the wonderful properties of this beer.


 milljam (569), Norman, Oklahoma, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/517/20
Nov 15, 2009  
Aroma is fruity, with hints of citrus, pineapple, and tangerine, followed by sweet notes of toffee, honey and chocolate. Flavor is similar to the aroma profile, with the addition of some port-like flavors. Alcohol is well-covered. Finish is clean and smooth.


 punkrkr27 (614), Berkley, Michigan, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Nov 13, 2009  
Mahogany pour with ruby highlights and a thin, lasting layer of tan head. The aroma is fig, plum, tobacco, cinnamon and alcohol with a subtle ester note. The flavor is lots of plum and candied fig with some spice notes, lots of detectable alcohol, some tobacco, cocoa and a dry, musty, leathery cardboard finish. Nice upfront but the finish is just bland and weak. Medium thin body with lots of carbonation.


 coldmeat23 (185), Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/518/20
Nov 12, 2009  
Good dark amber color liquid. Medium sized head which dissipates rapidly to a light film. Minimal lacing. Big, sweet, malty nose. Nice caramel notes. Sweet, dark fruits. Brown sugar caramalized bananas. Very slight alcohol smell. Complex flavors, as well. Booze soaked dark cherries. Toasted malts. Pineapple, pear, and bananas. Slight fig and clove flavors. Very nice and creamy in the mouth, as it should be, for the style. Very tasty and highly drinkable brew.


 BigBeer45 (685), Troy, Michigan, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/105/516/20
Nov 11, 2009  
750ml bottle, has a beautiful clear dark red-ruby pour, effervescent, made an off-white to tan colored foamy head, aromas of raisin and plum fruit with some dark candy and caramel sweetness, white wine and wine alcohol fragrances in the background, flavors of plum, raisin, dark bread, malt sweetness, faint alcohol on the tongue, some pepper and spice appear at the finish, mouth feel is more than medium, feels silky on the palate, nice carbonation, a nice drinking Dubbel.


 williamherbert (466), Syracuse, New York, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/103/515/20
Nov 8, 2009  
Thick and dark ruby red look. Thick cardboard head. Very deep. Looks like a darker thinner blush wine. Smell is a pungent Belgian aroma with the addition of dark cherries. The fruit is light, however. The malt is dark and roasted. Plenty of bread-like yeast. A bit musty but appropriately so. Heavy burst of alcohol, followed by a bittersweet combination of dark caramel and sweet berries. Nutty at the bottom, but darkly sweet on top. Some dark chocolate. Sugary sweet as it warms. Milky, creamy feel. A bitter bite on the way down. A real slow-sipper. Fizzy and bubbly toward the end. This is a very strong beverage. Thick and chewy. Sweeter than expected; quite challenging.


 msante79 (812), Orland Hills, Illinois, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Nov 7, 2009  
12oz bottle. Pours dark reddish brown with soapy off-white head. Aroma is sweet with dark fruits, brown sugar, and spices. Flavor is malty with spices, caramel, toffee, candied sugars. Has a very familiar aroma but I can’t quite identify it. Pretty solid dubbel overall.



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