Ommegang Abbey Ale

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.

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

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.

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.

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.