Three Philosophers
(has 1 batch)
Brewery Ommegang in Cooperstown, New York, United States 🇺🇸
Belgian Style - Quadrupel / Dark Strong Regular|
Score
7.53
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A Blend of Quadrupel and Belgian Kriek
Rich and complex, this tour de force is a glorious blend of elegant Belgian-style quadruple ale and authentic Belgian kriek, its malty depth and gentle sweetness enhanced by sparkling carbonation and a serendipitous touch of cherry.
Pouring a mysterious chestnut brown, Three Philosophers is the perfect beer for leisurely sipping and quiet contemplation.
The meaning of life? Even if you don’t quite get there, this beer is sure to sweeten the journey.
Rich and complex, this tour de force is a glorious blend of elegant Belgian-style quadruple ale and authentic Belgian kriek, its malty depth and gentle sweetness enhanced by sparkling carbonation and a serendipitous touch of cherry.
Pouring a mysterious chestnut brown, Three Philosophers is the perfect beer for leisurely sipping and quiet contemplation.
The meaning of life? Even if you don’t quite get there, this beer is sure to sweeten the journey.
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7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Beer Republic. Hazy very dark brown with a beige head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel, dried fruit and a little alcohol. Flavor is very sweet and moderate bitter. Sweet and light bitter finish with warming alcohol. Oily. 231118
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Nov 2018
at 17:28
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
6 October 2018. At Modeste Bierfestival, Antwerp. Cheers to Anke & Elke!
Clear brown, reddish, with a dissipating, yet lasting, thin, beige head; little lacing. Aroma of plum, pear syrup, caramel, red apple, red jam, cookie dough, raisin, 'carré confiture'. Taste is medium to heavy malty sweet, caramelly yet fruity in jam & raisin too, in that way somewhat sour; light to medium herbal bitter, tea-like with faint spicy licorice, already warming up. Dryish, herbal hoppy finish, lingering caramel, warming coffee liqueur alcohol. Medium body, oily/syrupy texture, lively carbonation. Good stuff, smooth, some ageing would make it even better.
Clear brown, reddish, with a dissipating, yet lasting, thin, beige head; little lacing. Aroma of plum, pear syrup, caramel, red apple, red jam, cookie dough, raisin, 'carré confiture'. Taste is medium to heavy malty sweet, caramelly yet fruity in jam & raisin too, in that way somewhat sour; light to medium herbal bitter, tea-like with faint spicy licorice, already warming up. Dryish, herbal hoppy finish, lingering caramel, warming coffee liqueur alcohol. Medium body, oily/syrupy texture, lively carbonation. Good stuff, smooth, some ageing would make it even better.
Tried
on 30 Oct 2018
at 13:36
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Thank you! Sampled large bottle @ Modeste 2018. Dark brown, creamy mocha head. Nose is sweet sugar, thin, jam, quite BE but basic BE, bit too thin, caramel,… Bit too fizzy, should be richer given the ABV, figs, sugar, candy, low soap, thin soap, not that of an impressive BE but does the trick. Okay but not great, def expected more given the reputation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 08 Oct 2018
at 20:00
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Surprised to see I've never gotten around to rating this classic. And don't get me wrong--I appreciate Three Philosophers, even if I've never been quite as smitten with its enigmatic complexities as the more hardcore proponents of Belgian-style beers. Sweetness still becomes a sticking factor--kinda dumb, I know, when judging quads--but the candi sugar indulgence adds a heaviness that dulls the acidic boost from the cherries. Still, the blend of molasses, cocoa, dark fruits, yeast, and slightest of hoppy bite fights off any cloy notes, and the vinous finish keeps me coming back. Pours a hazy red-brown with a permanent beige head and moderate lacing. Nose is yeast and cherries and...balsa wood, maybe? Perky texture's good for a wannabe Belgian. Good beer.
Tried
from Can
on 04 Apr 2018
at 00:44
7/10
Bardziej zrownowazony niz pamietam... i smaczniasty
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Feb 2018
at 21:27
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle. Pours unclear brownish amber. Aroma is marzipan, Belgian candy, sugar icing. Body is heavy and strong, lots of dark ripe fruit, also candy and marzipan, with a low carbonation. Full-ish and boozy, yet not overpowered. Not as complex as it could be, though. Good!
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Feb 2018
at 20:07
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle. Ruby color with tan head. Aroma is raisins, a touch cherries, chocolate, malty, brown sugar. Taste is the same. Silky mouthfeel with high but soft carbonation. Solid Quadrupel with a touch wildness!
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 Nov 2017
at 14:00
8.6/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
From May 2006
Poured from caged and corked 750ml(2005-room temp) a deep amber with a huge head of foam that dissipates slowly leaving a fine layer with nice lacing.
The smell is a wonderfully sweet malt and cherry that explodes out of the bottle upon opening and continues from my New Belgium goblet.
The taste is a mix of caramel sweetness and cherry tartness, an unusual combination for my taste buds but the more I sip, the more I realize that this brew is quite enjoyable and the near 10%abv? I don't find it in the taste at all and after swallowing, there's just a slight warming. Good stuff!
Bottom line: This is a fine brew that I *know* I'll be trying again. I recommend it.
Edit, Nov 2 1010: My first bottle since my review, a 12ozer. As deliciously cherry tarty and with the same caramel sweetness as the 750ML bottles. It lost nothing going down from the large format bottle at all. A real treat to drink!
Poured from caged and corked 750ml(2005-room temp) a deep amber with a huge head of foam that dissipates slowly leaving a fine layer with nice lacing.
The smell is a wonderfully sweet malt and cherry that explodes out of the bottle upon opening and continues from my New Belgium goblet.
The taste is a mix of caramel sweetness and cherry tartness, an unusual combination for my taste buds but the more I sip, the more I realize that this brew is quite enjoyable and the near 10%abv? I don't find it in the taste at all and after swallowing, there's just a slight warming. Good stuff!
Bottom line: This is a fine brew that I *know* I'll be trying again. I recommend it.
Edit, Nov 2 1010: My first bottle since my review, a 12ozer. As deliciously cherry tarty and with the same caramel sweetness as the 750ML bottles. It lost nothing going down from the large format bottle at all. A real treat to drink!
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Oct 2017
at 10:07
6.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
Bottled 355ml. -from Beergium. Clear amber coloured, medium sized off-white head, brown sugar in the nose. Sweet malty, dried fruits, brown sugar, discreet touch of cherries and noticable alcohol with touch of dates. The finish is rather sweet. Nothing more nothing less than ok, expected much better one.
Tried
from Bottle
on 14 Sep 2017
at 17:24
8/10
Classic, but apparently I've never checked it in. Tons of malt and caramel.
Tried
on 25 Aug 2017
at 20:37