Goudenhop
Brewery Ommegang

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From:
Brewery Ommegang
 
New York, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Ale
ABV:
7.4%
Score:
86
Avg:
3.81 | pDev: 15.49%
Reviews:
10
Ratings:
38
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Aug 22, 2015
Added:
Nov 08, 2012
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  3
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Ratings by MadCat:
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Reviewed by MadCat from New Jersey

3.71/5  rDev -2.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Nice golden color, good white head, leaves good lacing

Smell: Citrus and herby hops, classic Ommegang yeast profile, some fruit

Taste: Strong citrus hops, decent hop bitterness, finishing with that classic Ommegang yeast.

Mouthfeel: Medium body, crisp carbonation

Overall: Not the most impressed with this, when compared to other Ommegang offerings. If you want something hoppy from Ommegang, the BPA is better.
Apr 21, 2013
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.7 by Nazzz from Texas

Aug 22, 2015
 
Rated: 3 by nathanmiller from New York

Dec 04, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by kingmaker from Louisiana

Nov 26, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by disconat from Texas

Aug 09, 2014
 
Rated: 3.25 by Comparison_Ford from New York

Jul 29, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by griffey123 from Connecticut

Jul 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by christoefir from Texas

Dec 12, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by rag from Texas

Oct 21, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by HookemHops13 from Texas

Sep 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by JasonMinck from Texas

Sep 08, 2013
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Reviewed by nsheehan from Texas

3.78/5  rDev -0.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Goudenhop
Ommegang
20130425
750 mL to libbey Belgian
7.4% ABV
Belgian-style blonde ale
Bought ~1/2013

A – Pours a beautiful golden color with a fluffy eggshell white head. Translucent, transparent with great carbonation coming from the bottom.

S – Orange and lemon with some Belgian yeast smell, and a slight malt smell in there. Tiny bit of grass and pine. I think the lemon zest, Belgian and malt aromas belong to the Belgian side, and orange and tiny grass and pine come from the hops.

T – Taste follows smell, except less Belgiany and not quite as strong.

M – Pretty light and slightly effervescent. Dry finish. A tiny bit cozy but then distant and a little thin.

D – Refreshing but the flavor wasn’t as strong and lasting as I’d like. I need to let it warm.

Let it warm 10 minutes.
S – A more balanced and mixed (less distinct for each smell) aroma. Malt and grass balanced with some lemon.
T – Follows smell again, but with a bit of Belgian taste. Not strong though. Ends on a lemony-grass note. There are subtleties here that are nice, but it’s a little muddled with a flat finish. I notice some pepper now.
M – Light to medium body, cozier, and much less effervescent. Not nearly as dry.
D – I would say the taste strengthened but muddled a little. The beer is to be served at 40°F so my initial comments are supposedly Ommegang’s intentions.
4.25, 3.75, 3.75, 3.75, 3.75.
Aug 17, 2013
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Reviewed by Robb_in_Austin from Texas

3.28/5  rDev -13.9%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Poured from a bottle into a wine glass that approximated the glass shape on the label.

A: pretty golden yellow. Not much carbonation. Nice thick, off white, creamy head that left some lace.

S: nice citrusy hop aroma. I think I get some orange/spice in the back ground.

T: typical Belgian style. Some fruit but not banana. Light malty sweetness. Some hop spice but not overpowering.

M: thin, dies quickly for me.

O: tasty but not what I expected. I'd like some more body and hops bitterness.
Aug 06, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by Jame515 from Texas

Jul 17, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by morrowd3 from Vermont

Jul 01, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by craigdb from Pennsylvania

Jun 29, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by sblank from Florida

May 28, 2013
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Reviewed by TMoney2591 from Illinois

3.32/5  rDev -12.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Served in a Lagunitas mason jar.

And I thought Mickey Finn's had a monopoly on the "Gouden-" names... Anyway, this stuff pours a clear brass topped by a couple of fingers of steadfast white foam. The nose comprises lightly-soapy lemon rind, flowers, and very dry wheat. It's refreshing, but decidedly light and ephemeral. The taste brings in more of the same, with a stronger lemon presence and a bit of grass tossed in for good measure. The body straddles the line between hefty light and light medium, with a light moderate carbonation and a drying finish. Overall, a decent enough BPA, but one severely lacking in any Belgian character. It's still pretty good, but too light and ordinary (for lack of a better word) to be in any way memorable.
May 22, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by CesarLopes from Brazil

May 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by hsus0225 from Texas

May 03, 2013
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