Ommegang - Chocolate Indulgence

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

I usually love this style, but this is a little thin. I don't get a lot of chocolate or roasted malt from it. I'd pass. Folklore is far superior. 

Ommegang - Biere D'Hougoumont

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

Not memorable. Really malty. Maybe would improve with age?

Most interesting thing about the beer is that I've been to the battlefield that the label and name reference.

Ommegang Aphrodite

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

Hmm. This has a slight taste of raspberries. The bottle says it was fermented with brett, but I don't think it really has much funkiness to it. Its much more drinkable than the Blushing Monk was. I wouldn't go out of my way for it though.

Bonus Mandy Thoughts
It looks pink! Is it a raspberry lemonade? Ugh. Ugh. My taste buds are offended. [Immediately takes a palate cleansing sip of Two Hearted Ale] Pomegranate?

Ommegang Three Philosophers

From Joe Drinks Dinner and Stuff

Not bad. Not sure I'd buy an entire 4 pack.

Gnomegang

Great name.

This was a pretty tasty beer. Fairly sweet with peppery/spice notes. I'd definitely get it again if I saw it on draft.

Ommegang Zuur

This was pretty good. Not too sour or tart.

Split the bottle with Jeffrey.

Dogfish Head Theobroma

Another one of the ancient ales or whatever they want to call them.

Supposedly brewed with honey (yes, you can taste it), cocoa nibs (nope), cocoa powder (nope again) and ancho chilies (maybe a little). Its not bad, infinitely more drinkable than the Midas Touch. Not out of this world or anything. Can probably skip buying a bottle.

This also marks the first appearance of my Ommegang glass that I was given as part of a beer week event. I had Rare Vos (okay), BPA (very tasty) and Scotch Ale (very smokey, more of a smoked porter than scotch ale, wasn't very malty). No Zuur to be found. Sad.

Bonus Mandy Thoughts:
Tastes like a dog picked it.

Guest Post! - Ommegang Hennepin and Ommergang Zuur

Dear Readers,
As Joe's oldest friend, I feel that I am within my rights to occasionally hijack his blog, however, in good spirit, I will use my power to suggest further beers that Joe (or you) may enjoy (or not).

First up are two beers I drank this week that Joe has not already reviewed. I didn't take pictures so I found other people's pics and mashed them together.

Both of these beers were made by Ommegang in Cooperstown, NY. I don't know why Joe hasn't reviewed any beers by Ommegang yet - maybe its cause the Nationals suck. Anyway, the first one was the Ommegang Hennepin which was a saison which I guess is really trendy right now. It was just okay - a bit too light and sweet for my tastes. Not that interesting. It was cheaper than the other saisons though which is why I bought it. I drank it yesterday which was International Beer Day.

The second beer was the Ommegang Zuur, a special beer that debuted this summer in bottles and on draft. I had it at a bar on the Upper West Side. It was definitely one of the most unique beers I have ever tasted. Its basically a Flemish style sour brown ale. It was a little fizzy and definitely had a sour taste to it, a bit like sour cherries or even vinegar, but not too intense. I loved it, but its not for everyone. Its definitely worth a try.

Ok. That's it. Next time my post will be much shorter.