Ommegang Three Philosophers

	Percentile
	98
	overall

Brewed by Brewery Ommegang (Moortgat)
Style: Abt/Quadrupel
Cooperstown, New York USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
1481	3.83/5.0	3.82/5.0	9.8%	81.9	Trappist glass

Commercial Description:
Three Philosophers is a remarkable limited edition strong ale brewed by Brewery Ommegang in response to a home brewer’s description of his dream beer. Realbeer.com, the internet’s largest beer website, hosted a contest called “Create a Great Beer.” Brewery Ommegang was chosen by Realbeer.com to brew the Belgian-style ale for the winning essayist. Noel Blake, a home brewer from Portland wrote the winning description for what his “dream beer” would be like.

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Chipper (186), Red Lion, Pennsylvania, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Jun 30, 2008

Pours a dark red with a 1" light brown head. High alcohol aroma initially, but became more complex as it warmed in the glass. Big cherry, malt, and a little smoky flavors were noticed. A great beer.

zombywoof (358), Shawnee, Kansas, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	17/20

Jun 27, 2008

Brown/ ruby clear color with moderate head. Sweet aroma of cherries, caramel and malt. Moderately sweet with notes of wood, plums, walnut and spice. Very nice indeed.

IPAaLLtHEwAY (136), La Crosse, Wisconsin, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	6/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Jun 22, 2008

Pours red brown with a thick fluffy head that dissipates quickly. Somewhat boozy of a scent also sweet. Flavor is of sweetness and brown sugar. The cherries are very mild.

Bier brauen (214), Bremerton, Washington, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	17/20

Jun 22, 2008

Aroma and taste of fruit and alcohol. The cherry kriek is a nice addtion. Nice head as well.

Jschecter (13), USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	7/10	4/5	8/10	5/5	18/20

Jun 22, 2008

I had this beer at a friend’s house in Atlanta. It was strong in terms of alcohol content, but the taste of cheeries was subtle. Overall very crisp and tasty.

joshiez (48), USA

4.3	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.3	8/10	4/5	9/10	4/5	18/20

Jun 20, 2008

I loved the sound when I popped this beer open....It was like a champagne....but oh so very beer-licious. You can smell the cherry’s, and it makes a wonderful aroma. When poured, the head is full, delicious and really tasty. It tastes just sweet enough...you can get the cherry taste, but not overwhelmed by it. The bottle is big, and I’ll admit....I’m a bit buzzed right now because of it. That always makes it better. I’m in love.

sreda001 (2), Burlington, Massachusetts, USA
does not count

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	18/20

Jun 20, 2008

Bottle. Poured a hazy brown with a tan head. Aroma of fruit and alcohol. Cherry taste was evident but not overwhelming. The 10% was cruel but overall a good beer.

vaughn (4), miamisburg, Ohio, USA
does not count

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	4/5	7/10	3/5	16/20

Jun 19, 2008

well balanced nice cherry tone, 10% always a plus, roasted malts also, low head that vanished quickly but coated the glass , a nice finish to the beer would enjoy this one again.

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