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Three Philosophers
Brewery Ommegang
- From:
- Brewery Ommegang
- New York, United States
- Style:
- Quadrupel (Quad)
Ranked #40 - ABV:
- 9.7%
- Score:
- 92
Ranked #4,281 - Avg:
- 4.15 | pDev: 11.33%
- Reviews:
- 2,225
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Aug 21, 2023
- Added:
- Apr 23, 2002
- Wants:
- 431
- Gots:
- 1,780
SCORE
92
Outstanding
92
Outstanding
Notes:
Three Philosophers is a unique blend of a Belgian-style dark ale and Liefmans Kriek, an authentic cherry ale from Belgium. Cherry chestnut in color, it's opaque but not cloudy with full carbonation topped by a smooth, tan head. Flavors and aromas of roasted malt, molasses and brown sugar, dark fruits, brandied raisins and chocolate, Three Philosophers has notable sweetness with low hop bitterness. The mid-palate shows a soft malt center which gives way to a dry, warm, wine-like finish.
The complexity of this beer make it a good candidate for ageing gracefully, as spicy sherry and port notes should intensify.
The complexity of this beer make it a good candidate for ageing gracefully, as spicy sherry and port notes should intensify.
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Reviewed by BJB13 from Maryland
3.96/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 ounce bottle poured into a snulip.
Best by: 8/30/28
L: Ruby brown, mostly clear, 2 finger ruddy tan head, foam is rocky and spongy and persistent.
S: Slightly mineral, light fruit aroma, both dark fruit and berries, chocolate malt, some alcohol.
T: Opens rich with a hint of chocolate and dark fruit malt sweetness, but is ultimately sharp, tart and bitter, well attenuated, finish is reminiscent of bitter baker’s chocolate.
F: Medium-ish body smooth and frothy, has a little heat
O: Decent sipper.
Aug 21, 2023Best by: 8/30/28
L: Ruby brown, mostly clear, 2 finger ruddy tan head, foam is rocky and spongy and persistent.
S: Slightly mineral, light fruit aroma, both dark fruit and berries, chocolate malt, some alcohol.
T: Opens rich with a hint of chocolate and dark fruit malt sweetness, but is ultimately sharp, tart and bitter, well attenuated, finish is reminiscent of bitter baker’s chocolate.
F: Medium-ish body smooth and frothy, has a little heat
O: Decent sipper.
Rated by NeilSilber1 from California
4.53/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
4.53/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Pours dark tan with light Belgium style carbonization. Malty sweat finish make this an amazing domestic Belgium style strong ale.
Aug 09, 2023
Reviewed by whynot44 from Missouri
4.27/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
4.27/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Dark reddish mahogany color with a respectable tan head that hangs around and produces lots of nice lacing.
The aroma is raisins, figs, brown sugar, caramel, earthy with some hints of cacao.
The taste is all of that and more, lots of brown sugar and dark fruit, a bit of allspice, cherries and toffee, a hint of alcohol, just moderately sweet but luscious.
The body is full, moderate soft carbonation, smooth and very drinkable.
This is really a great take on a Belgian quadrupel, very tasty, complex and enjoyable, especially as an after dinner sipper or as a cold weather warmer, outstanding.
Jun 24, 2023The aroma is raisins, figs, brown sugar, caramel, earthy with some hints of cacao.
The taste is all of that and more, lots of brown sugar and dark fruit, a bit of allspice, cherries and toffee, a hint of alcohol, just moderately sweet but luscious.
The body is full, moderate soft carbonation, smooth and very drinkable.
This is really a great take on a Belgian quadrupel, very tasty, complex and enjoyable, especially as an after dinner sipper or as a cold weather warmer, outstanding.
Reviewed by Griffin2 from Virginia
4.16/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.16/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Poured from a 12 oz bottle into a snifter glass.
L - Pours an opaque brown color with a tan head that dissipates quickly leaving a slight ring around the glass.
S - Smells of dark fruits, molasses and booze.
T - Tastes of raisins and molasses, with some cherry on the finish.
F - Has kind of a fizzy carbonation with a medium body.
O - Very nice quadrupel.
Mar 19, 2023L - Pours an opaque brown color with a tan head that dissipates quickly leaving a slight ring around the glass.
S - Smells of dark fruits, molasses and booze.
T - Tastes of raisins and molasses, with some cherry on the finish.
F - Has kind of a fizzy carbonation with a medium body.
O - Very nice quadrupel.
Rated by izraelc from New York
4/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a deep brown. Light foam. Nutty aroma. Sweet fruity body. Warm bread finish. Not too sweet. Smooth for a quad. Makes for a great holiday beer.
Mar 11, 2023
Rated by LukeGude from Iowa
3.92/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
On tap at The Den at St. Burch. Strong but good for a frigid day.
Nov 18, 2022
Three Philosophers from Brewery Ommegang
Beer rating:
92 out of
100 with
6849 ratings
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