Ommegang Abbey Ale

Brewed by Brewery Ommegang (Moortgat)
Style: Abbey Dubbel
Cooperstown, New York USA

A standout Belgian ale (brewed in New York!) The yeast qualities are highly variable from bottle to bottle... I’m practically guessing but the greater yeastyness that I L0VE is more favourable in warmer in warmer months. Belgians are indeed a difficult style, Ommegang has done well in replicating the Old World taste here in the New World. They rank right up there with Unibroue.

wow, this is a really good beer. cant believe its rated 96%. awesome pour, huge head that lasts the whole glass and when you refil it, same thing. dark red in color. fruity smell with a nice sweetness. taste is sweet smooth and somewhat hoppy. slight taste of raisans and some hints of chocolate. this is a most excellent beer. finish is dry and and leaves a wonderful aftertaste.

Dark amber with big head. Aroma is slight sugary with notes of dried fruits. Flavour has fruit, caramel and a touch of anise and choclate, The finish is long and pleasant.

Big bottle - 750ml - big flavor. Strong malt and strong hops slightly dry finish. High carbonation - pour carefully. High alcohol but it isn’t really noticable. There is also a hint of licorice. This is one to be savored.

Bottle. Pours dark brown with a beige head. Sweet and fruity malt aroma with notes of caramel and raisin. Medium body. Flavor is sweet, dark fruit, and yeast. Notes of dark fruit, berry, caramel, and bread. Finish is a little bit alcoholy. A pretty good beer, good to share with friends.

750 ml bottle shared by my friend Brent. Pour is mahogany, a bit more red than brown with a well formed 1 1/2 inch tan head. Aroma of bit maltiness, raisin fruit, clove, and spicy yeastiness. The taste mirrors the nose closely, with the big maltiness being the main component. The sweetness is nicely balanced to the malt, and there is some nice earthiness in the finish. Nice beer.

POW! The cork damn near fired out on its own! HEEHEE. Handsome tan/light brown head. Dark brown, chestnut color, pretty. Fruity nose with some licorice and breadyness too. Med/full body. co2 dances on the tongue. Full somewhat slick mouthfeel. Chocolate, fruity(banannas) and dark roasted grains combine pleasently, leading to a dry groovily lingering finish.

poured into my new rochefort trappist glass and recieved a beautiful ruby red with a brownish looking head.my nose gathered a bouquet of caramel malts,grapefruit,candy,and spices.the flavor contained some malts,citurs,yeast,and was highly acidic.in fact a bit to much.im going to let it sit a bit as this usually lets beers like this settle. 5 minutes later its still got a bit to much acidic bite for me.maybe even a bit of lemons?im not saying its bad,but i like my b.s.a.’s a little more balanced.