One of the last beers I was able to sample before my sickness and hiatus from beer for while I was beating this. I was able to experience Brewery Ommegang's Three Philosophers Belgian style blended quadruple.
I pour the ale slowly into my goblet so that I do not disturb the sediment in the bottle from the natural carbonation. The ale pour brownish/slightly red with a khaki colored head about 1/2" thick. The foam is stick and creamy. The aroma of this ale exploded from the glass with notes of dried fruit, raisins, dark malts, and hot alcohol.
The first sip I notice the typical Beglian bready yeast flavors, followed by the dark, dried fruit flavors from the dark malts. There seems to be a sort of soft spice that I could not put my finger on exactly what it could be, but wonderful none the less. There are also hints of cherries, that are not over powering. This is from the ale being blended with Kriek (Cherry Lambic). The ale finishes dry with a slight taste of what could be cocoa. Strange I know but I swear it's there!
The mouth feel is thick and creamy, highly carbonated and almost tingles the tongue. Do not make the mistake I did and over chill this ale. On the bottle the recommended serving temperature is 50 degrees do not sell your self short by drinking it colder. I had to let mine warm up to full experience the greatness this complex beer has to offer!
Wonderful Belgian Ale, head out and pick one up! You wont regreat it!
Cheers!
Excellent! Nice post!
ReplyDeleteThanks, my friend!