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Ommegang Abbey Ale

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13743.83/5.03.82/5.08.5%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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michaelvern (5), Ohio, USA
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3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/103/517/20
Oct 10, 2008  
Pours Mahagonny - cherry aroma - hits with some carbonation - good alcohol.


 Avengedpoet (325), Mesa, Arizona, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/517/20
Oct 6, 2008  
Pours a very deep maroon with voluminous head that quickly dissipates, yet never disappears entirely. Current bottle has been aged approximately 9 months since purchase, due to the over-whelming spiciness of this brew fresh. Aroma is still of heavy spice, of dark fruit, belgian funk, as well as faint cherry tartness and licorice. Taste is very deep and much more well-balanced than when fresh. The effervescent carbonation really helps to scrub the palate from the heavy dubbel taste, which makes it even more satisfying. This time around was much better than previous experiences. For people who are not fond of heavy spicing, I would definitely recommend aging it awhile to let some of that drop out.


 mikalooch (163), , New Jersey, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Oct 6, 2008  
Pours a deep red with thin beige head. Aroma of cherries and yeast, almost smells like a cognac. Malt and fruit to start, finishes with a flat kind of sourness which sticks around. Medium carbonation, leaves a bit of stickiness to it. Solid beer


 tgncc (809), Bellmore, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/514/20
Oct 5, 2008  
The aroam is dark fruits, yeasty, slight alcohol. Very pleasing. Very attractive amber/chestnut color as well, persistent white head. The flavor is malty, fruity sweetness, caramel. A little spicyness is thrown in as well. Strong carbonation. The finish is clean, sweetness with a some spicyness on the palate. Excellent beer.


 taalhiker (179), Dayton, Ohio, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Oct 3, 2008  
From bottle. Pours reddish brown with huge tan head. Aromas of yeast, honey and spice. Complex flavours of hops, spice and toffee with long finish. This bottle was cave aged.


 AgentSteve (1357), SF Bay Area, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/518/20
Oct 1, 2008  
Opaque deep ruddy brown pour with a layer of a tan head that lingers and leaves a veil all the way down the glass as it recedes. Really a beautiful thing. The nose is dried fruits, some sugars and a hint of funk. The flavor has those influences that blend nicely, with the addition of cocoa like a chocolate covered cherry and a touch of licorice. Very enjoyable.


 Nik925 (303), California, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
Sep 25, 2008  
Malt and brett notes dominate smell and taste. Layers of malt and cherries in this rich and dark brew. The yeast layer was packed down into a brick like layer in the bottom of the bottle (worth mentioning). Great carb with a bubbly sour finish. Was really surprised this came out of NY and upon reading the bottle, it didn’t, it came from Belgium, which sounds right. A great dubble but slightly too sweet overall. A great brew.


 GRM (1249), Aylmer, Quebec, Canada
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Sep 24, 2008  
Brown bottle, 12 ounces, purchased at Beers of the world (Rochester), via Karl Probst on Elvis’s death 2008, savoured on Sepetember 24 2008; eye: copper, clear, average effervescence, voluminous beige head that falls and turns into a tiny ring; no lacing; nose: molasses, candied fruits, liquorice, alcohol, light smoke, malt; mouth: molasses, candied fruits, alcohol warmth, malt remains present throughout the sip, spices, hops makes a surprise appearance just prior to the finale, juniper, velvety finale in caramel malt with a good presence of molasses and juniper, medium-full body, lightly sweet and bitter, creamy, foamy; overall: quite likable FRANÇAIS Bouteille brune, 12 onces, achetée chez Beers of the world (Rochester), via Karl Probst à la mort d’Elvis 2008, savourée le 24 septembre 2008; œil : cuivrée, claire, effervescence moyenne, mousse beige abondante qui tombe et se transforme en un petit anneau, pas de dentelle; nez : mélasse, fruits confits, réglisse, alcool, léger fumé, malt; bouche : mélasse, fruits confits, chaleur d’alcool, malt demeure toujours présent durant toute la gorgée, épices, houblon fait une apparition surprise juste avant la finale, genièvre, finale velouté en malt caramel avec une bonne présence de mélasse et genièvre, corps moyen-corsé, légèrement sucrée et amère, crémeuse, mousseuse; en résumé : bien aimé



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