6.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
I can’t believe I’ve never rated this - pours a highly carbonated, golden/copper color - nose of spice, fruit and flowers - medium bodied with high carbonation that nearly detracts from the mouthfeel - mild in flavor - quite dry - saison-like earthy, grainy, slightly malty flavors - crisp, with notes of dried herbs - a mild tartness balances out the moderate malt presence - tartness peeks in the finish, accompanied by a bit of hops - light fruits return unexpectantly - nothing all that unique, and as far as belgian ales go, there are so many more out there that offer much more than this does, so, while this is pretty good, the only thing that would make me recommend it would be the price.
Tried
from Can
on 10 May 2004
at 20:47
6.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 5.5
Lovely lime green mixed with bright lemon yellow. Big foamy white head. Aroma is subtle and highly understated, but the good lemon and orange zest is there, a light touch of honey, some mild herbs. Surprisingly apparent alcohol right away. I corked the bottle up again and tried it the next day. Superb, creamy honey almond and vanilla with ample hops spice. Medium amount of yeast and a solid medium body. I know so little about saisons, but I know I liked this. No real funk to it, is my biggest qualm.
Never really added extra notes, but I’ve had it many times since my first bottled experience. Too sweet, WAY too much bubblegum. Not particularly saison-like at all on draught, though I can’t say I’ve tried it from the bottle again. More like a double-wit or belgian golden ale fermented really warm. The yeast isnt particularly endearing here.
Never really added extra notes, but I’ve had it many times since my first bottled experience. Too sweet, WAY too much bubblegum. Not particularly saison-like at all on draught, though I can’t say I’ve tried it from the bottle again. More like a double-wit or belgian golden ale fermented really warm. The yeast isnt particularly endearing here.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Apr 2004
at 17:57
8.4/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle. Must've got a little warm, because this opened with a gusher. Fortunately, I saved most of it. A thin, fizzy head under a dark brown body. Has a deep, rich taste of molasses or brown sugar, with subtle spiciness and tart highlights. Carbonation gives it kind of a champagne-like texture. It's winey-sweet without being cloying, and I also get notes of slow charries and raisins. Pouring in the sediment from the bottom adds an impression of grape tannins. Very finely done.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Apr 2004
at 13:11
8.6/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8.5
Bottled. Compares favorably to a Duvel or Flemish style ale. Pours white, puffy head that thins quickly, leaving nice rings of lace, even in my plastic cup. Color is like a pilsner with a touch more haze. I taste a fine, toasted caramel sweetness, with pleasant nose of coriander, grains of paradise(?), a bit of Curacao orange. Comes in with a slight banana note at the finish. I wish I could've keep this to cellar, but I went a little crazy at the store where I bought this, near our motel. Ended up buying 13 bottles of various micros, and had to trim down to fit in my luggage.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Apr 2004
at 12:45
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
A hazy brown beer with a light brown head. The aroma is sweet with notes of nuts, prunes, alcohol, and wood. The flavor is dry woody with notes of prunes and plums before a very hoppy and malt dry end sets in. A wonderful flavor.
Tried
on 11 Apr 2004
at 04:10
8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 10
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6
Pours a deep brown. The aroma is the best part of this brew. Flavor is like candy apples. Imatation of of Belgian brews. Good but not quite as good as the originals.
Tried
from Can
on 10 Apr 2004
at 16:16
8.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Pours a deep orange-read with a generous yeast (particles and chunks) suspension and a medium creamy tan head. Aroma of cherries, raisin, toffee and alcohol. Awesome flavor- the sweet, tart cherries are paired with bready yeast characteristics, caramel, toffee and warming alcohol. There is also a hint of candied orange peel. Finishes warm and yeasty. Complexity rivals the best in the style (and the best Imperial Stouts). Nothing short of awesome.
Tried
from Can
on 27 Mar 2004
at 18:23
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Nice vinous aroma, with spices (coriander), Hazy brown colour, sweet matl and spices wraps around your tongue, with faint hops in post taste. Rated in TO Dec. 2003.
Tried
on 07 Mar 2004
at 07:49
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Hardly burgundy, a very definite brown with short tan head. Good fruity carmel nose. Complex flavor of carmel, whiskey, and winey astringent finish Being objective... A quality beer, but I don't like it at all
Tried
on 22 Feb 2004
at 20:08
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
(Cave-aged 2001 version) Dark red beer; little white head. Enormous oxidation jumps out in the nose, 'biscuit', but way over the top as in the discards of pastry-making. Taste is completely madeirised - in 2 years? After the Hennepin, that clinches it: Ommegang beers are just too light to age gracefully. They just oxidate. Slick, medium bodied mouthfeel. One disappointment more from Ommegang. They ought to raise their price - AND their quality.
Tried
on 12 Feb 2004
at 13:15