Gnomegang | Brewery Ommegang
Brewed by:
Brewery Ommegang
New York, United States | website
Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 9.50%
Availability: Rotating
Notes / Commercial Description:
Malts: Pilsner, Carapils, Flaked Oats, flaked Red Wheat, Special B
Hops: two Saaz varieties, 3 additions
Spices: none
Sugar: yes
Yeast: Chouffe yeast in primary fermentation, Ommegang yeast in bottle conditioning
OG: 19.9 o Plato
FG: 2.9 o Plato
IBU: 26
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Reviews: 430 | Ratings: 1,439
3.8/5 rDev -7.1%
look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle. Code dating is faded and indiscernible. Appearance: Golden and mostly clear, with some floating sediment and a frothy white head that dissipated fairly quickly. Aroma: Fruity esters abound. Pear dominates, with some banana, clove, and apple. Also pick up a touch of alcohol. Taste: Rich malt sweetness, very fruity with pear most prominent, some banana, low spicing, a light bitterness and a strong, almost solvent like alcohol. Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied, moderately high carbonation. Strong alcohol warming. Finish: Very dry. Fruity alcohol esters linger well after the swallow. Overall: Has the typical Belgian Strog Ale characteristics with fruity esters, sweet maltiness, and high carbonation. This differs in that the alcohol comes across a little too strong, with some heat and solvent like character that harms the overall balance of the beer.
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look: 3 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle. Code dating is faded and indiscernible. Appearance: Golden and mostly clear, with some floating sediment and a frothy white head that dissipated fairly quickly. Aroma: Fruity esters abound. Pear dominates, with some banana, clove, and apple. Also pick up a touch of alcohol. Taste: Rich malt sweetness, very fruity with pear most prominent, some banana, low spicing, a light bitterness and a strong, almost solvent like alcohol. Mouthfeel: Light to medium bodied, moderately high carbonation. Strong alcohol warming. Finish: Very dry. Fruity alcohol esters linger well after the swallow. Overall: Has the typical Belgian Strog Ale characteristics with fruity esters, sweet maltiness, and high carbonation. This differs in that the alcohol comes across a little too strong, with some heat and solvent like character that harms the overall balance of the beer.
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3.64/5 rDev -11%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Ommegang Gnomegang, 9.5% ABV, 26 IBU, style is belgian strong pale ale. Pours medium thickness, golden, with a huge foamy head that lingered and left lots of lacing. Nose is lemon and yeast, taste follows, slight bitter close. Good mouthfeel. Overall OK, can't call it a new favorite.
★ 288 characters
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Ommegang Gnomegang, 9.5% ABV, 26 IBU, style is belgian strong pale ale. Pours medium thickness, golden, with a huge foamy head that lingered and left lots of lacing. Nose is lemon and yeast, taste follows, slight bitter close. Good mouthfeel. Overall OK, can't call it a new favorite.
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4.41/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured into a chalice: color is gold, fairly effervescent with flecks of yeast mixing around; head is off white with mostly fine bubbles, nice lacing on the glass.
Smell is steeped in aromatic yeast notes: apricot, banana, pleasant phenols and light booziness. Also some light earthiness and subtle malt sweetness.
Taste is more emphatic presentation of the flavors in the aroma: big yeast off notes from apricot, banana, phenol and ester, all well balanced against one another. Malt is noticeable in light sweetness, but the spicy yeast notes overtake and linger very well. Strength of this ale is hidden fairly well, but the sweetness and light dryness hint at its strength.
Mouthfeel is very good: nice full flavor, great strength and presentation on the tongue and nice lingering qualities.
Overall, a very very good blonde/strong pale ale in the belgian style. Great yeast dominant flavors and lingering flavor with hidden strength.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured into a chalice: color is gold, fairly effervescent with flecks of yeast mixing around; head is off white with mostly fine bubbles, nice lacing on the glass.
Smell is steeped in aromatic yeast notes: apricot, banana, pleasant phenols and light booziness. Also some light earthiness and subtle malt sweetness.
Taste is more emphatic presentation of the flavors in the aroma: big yeast off notes from apricot, banana, phenol and ester, all well balanced against one another. Malt is noticeable in light sweetness, but the spicy yeast notes overtake and linger very well. Strength of this ale is hidden fairly well, but the sweetness and light dryness hint at its strength.
Mouthfeel is very good: nice full flavor, great strength and presentation on the tongue and nice lingering qualities.
Overall, a very very good blonde/strong pale ale in the belgian style. Great yeast dominant flavors and lingering flavor with hidden strength.
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4.55/5 rDev +11.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
It sometimes seems they can do no wrong at Brewery Ommegang. Another success, this is certainly one of the finest American made blonde ales I've had. Pours a hazy, golden color with a stiff, lacy big head. Taste is sweet, but not overly so like many blondes. Hints of fruit and clove. Just a damn fine beer.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
It sometimes seems they can do no wrong at Brewery Ommegang. Another success, this is certainly one of the finest American made blonde ales I've had. Pours a hazy, golden color with a stiff, lacy big head. Taste is sweet, but not overly so like many blondes. Hints of fruit and clove. Just a damn fine beer.
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4.86/5 rDev +18.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Wow! Loving this beer. A great cloudy golden color with lacing and big head. The taste is very tight. I smell and taste package of sour citrus, bread, and slight spices (even though the description says no spice). Every sip elicits a reaction - it doesn't get boring. More carbonation than expected and it gives it a fresh feeling. The 9.5% packs a punch but not over powering in any way in terms of taste. I feel like I could drink this in the middle of winter or summer. This reminds me of La Fin de Monde. My favorite Ommegang yet which is saying a lot.
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look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5
Wow! Loving this beer. A great cloudy golden color with lacing and big head. The taste is very tight. I smell and taste package of sour citrus, bread, and slight spices (even though the description says no spice). Every sip elicits a reaction - it doesn't get boring. More carbonation than expected and it gives it a fresh feeling. The 9.5% packs a punch but not over powering in any way in terms of taste. I feel like I could drink this in the middle of winter or summer. This reminds me of La Fin de Monde. My favorite Ommegang yet which is saying a lot.
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3.88/5 rDev -5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Great pour ( a somewhat hazy deep orange color) with exceptional head retention into an oversized wine glass. Beautiful color, moderate smell. A solid attempt at the style.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Great pour ( a somewhat hazy deep orange color) with exceptional head retention into an oversized wine glass. Beautiful color, moderate smell. A solid attempt at the style.
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4.27/5 rDev +4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A - Golden color with plenty of visible carbonation. 1 inch off-white head. Nice lacing
S - Cloves and tropical fruits. Pretty spicy and yeasty. Inviting
T - pretty complex. Alcohol is present along with the Belgium spiciness and yeastines. Getting some banana on the finish
M - moderate carb. Bit of a boozy bite
O - Ommegang is yet to disappoint me. Happy to have them and allagash putting out excellent Belgium style beers in the US. Chèers.
★ 447 characters
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A - Golden color with plenty of visible carbonation. 1 inch off-white head. Nice lacing
S - Cloves and tropical fruits. Pretty spicy and yeasty. Inviting
T - pretty complex. Alcohol is present along with the Belgium spiciness and yeastines. Getting some banana on the finish
M - moderate carb. Bit of a boozy bite
O - Ommegang is yet to disappoint me. Happy to have them and allagash putting out excellent Belgium style beers in the US. Chèers.
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4.12/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance - body is a golden straw hue with white head
Smell - pear, apricot, peach, belgian yeast
Taste - very good here, pear, peach, apricot, green apple, clove
Mouthfeel - medium bodied, medium plus carbonation, sweet upfront from the tropical like fruits (pear, apricot), back end is the aftertaste from the belgian yeast
Overall - this is a very nice take on a Belgian ale, that is easy drinking. Worth a try
Price Point - $9.99/4 pack 12 ounce bottles
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance - body is a golden straw hue with white head
Smell - pear, apricot, peach, belgian yeast
Taste - very good here, pear, peach, apricot, green apple, clove
Mouthfeel - medium bodied, medium plus carbonation, sweet upfront from the tropical like fruits (pear, apricot), back end is the aftertaste from the belgian yeast
Overall - this is a very nice take on a Belgian ale, that is easy drinking. Worth a try
Price Point - $9.99/4 pack 12 ounce bottles
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4.18/5 rDev +2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12oz bottle poured into a Leffe chalice. Best by 11/2017.
L: Pours a hazy gold with a substantial, creamy white head. Effervescent. Head recedes to a fairly thin layer of foam. Some scattered, splotchy lacing.
S: Wheat, earthiness, pepper, an underlying sweetness- La Chouffe's yeast is quite prominent. Spicy, with some underlying fruitiness of the light variety, such as apple and grape.
T: Apple, pear, grape - quite estery. wheat, bread, spiciness, a slight hint of caramel, and a lingering earthy bitterness that is fairly tame.
F: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Smooth and creamy, with a slight bite from the carbonation. The finish dries over time.
O: Very nice. Drinks very well for it's ABV (largely undetectable) and packs plenty of complexity in it's flavor profile. Recommended.
★ 808 characters
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
12oz bottle poured into a Leffe chalice. Best by 11/2017.
L: Pours a hazy gold with a substantial, creamy white head. Effervescent. Head recedes to a fairly thin layer of foam. Some scattered, splotchy lacing.
S: Wheat, earthiness, pepper, an underlying sweetness- La Chouffe's yeast is quite prominent. Spicy, with some underlying fruitiness of the light variety, such as apple and grape.
T: Apple, pear, grape - quite estery. wheat, bread, spiciness, a slight hint of caramel, and a lingering earthy bitterness that is fairly tame.
F: Medium bodied with moderate carbonation. Smooth and creamy, with a slight bite from the carbonation. The finish dries over time.
O: Very nice. Drinks very well for it's ABV (largely undetectable) and packs plenty of complexity in it's flavor profile. Recommended.
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3.85/5 rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had this on tap at RLBC. A great representation of the style. Clean taste with a good alcohol bite. Well balanced. I would definitely try this one again
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Had this on tap at RLBC. A great representation of the style. Clean taste with a good alcohol bite. Well balanced. I would definitely try this one again
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4.21/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
From bottle, pours a hazey golden orange with a good finger of off white head that disapates to a small layer. Aroma fruity, spicey, yeasty, malt. Taste grape, Apple, earthy, spicey notes. Very nice.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
From bottle, pours a hazey golden orange with a good finger of off white head that disapates to a small layer. Aroma fruity, spicey, yeasty, malt. Taste grape, Apple, earthy, spicey notes. Very nice.
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4.15/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Absolutely freakin' phenomenal! My favorite beer of 2015, and so far 2016 (it's February). Great taste, great drinkability, true belgian-style flavors and smells, and a huge booze-punch! WOOHOO!
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look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Absolutely freakin' phenomenal! My favorite beer of 2015, and so far 2016 (it's February). Great taste, great drinkability, true belgian-style flavors and smells, and a huge booze-punch! WOOHOO!
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4.21/5 rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
A: Pours a hazy golden orange color with 3 fingers of head that slowly fades down to a nice frothy cap that leaves some soapy lacing
S: Very yeasty up front, imparting notes of fruit and spices. Pilsner and wheat malts come through along with the yeast character. Also get some estery alcohol
T: Follows the nose. Starts off with the yeast character which imparts lots of lighter fruits (grape, apple, etc.) along with some nice spiciness. Goes into the malts, especially the pilsner and wheat. The saaz hops also impart some nice earthy and spicy notes. Finishes with more fruity and spicy yeast notes as well as a hint of the alcohol
M: Medium bodied with moderate-high carbonation
O: A very nice BSPA with a huge focus on both yeast strains. Obviously, the Chouffe yeast is a little more prominent as it's brewed with that, but the Ommegang yeast is also nice and present. Definitely a must-try for the strong Belgian ale lovers
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look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
A: Pours a hazy golden orange color with 3 fingers of head that slowly fades down to a nice frothy cap that leaves some soapy lacing
S: Very yeasty up front, imparting notes of fruit and spices. Pilsner and wheat malts come through along with the yeast character. Also get some estery alcohol
T: Follows the nose. Starts off with the yeast character which imparts lots of lighter fruits (grape, apple, etc.) along with some nice spiciness. Goes into the malts, especially the pilsner and wheat. The saaz hops also impart some nice earthy and spicy notes. Finishes with more fruity and spicy yeast notes as well as a hint of the alcohol
M: Medium bodied with moderate-high carbonation
O: A very nice BSPA with a huge focus on both yeast strains. Obviously, the Chouffe yeast is a little more prominent as it's brewed with that, but the Ommegang yeast is also nice and present. Definitely a must-try for the strong Belgian ale lovers
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3.89/5 rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours a cloudy coppery yellow with a medium white head, some lacing. Aroma and Taste is sweet fruity spices, tropical fruit notes, biscuit malt, yeast and spiced hops bitterness. Palate is a medium body, fairly smooth with good carbonation. Finish is sweet fruity flavors, biscuit malt and yeast make their presence with a mildly dry sweet bitter ending. A well rounded flavorful brew.
★ 385 characters
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Pours a cloudy coppery yellow with a medium white head, some lacing. Aroma and Taste is sweet fruity spices, tropical fruit notes, biscuit malt, yeast and spiced hops bitterness. Palate is a medium body, fairly smooth with good carbonation. Finish is sweet fruity flavors, biscuit malt and yeast make their presence with a mildly dry sweet bitter ending. A well rounded flavorful brew.
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4.24/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Excellent yank Belgian pale calque. Fabulous funk from the Chouffe yeast, great body and refined taste for the punch it packs. Sure to be appreciated by all who love the style.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25
Excellent yank Belgian pale calque. Fabulous funk from the Chouffe yeast, great body and refined taste for the punch it packs. Sure to be appreciated by all who love the style.
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4.09/5 rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours a slightly hazy golden light copper with a big foam head.
In the aroma I first detected some citrus peel. Then, the smell becomes quite sweet with honey and fruity melon like aromas. In addition, there is a lovely floral like aroma that reminds me of fresh cut flowers.
I found the taste to be very sweet. It was fruity, honey like and also had some candi sugars. It bordered on cloying, yet, there are enough peppery spices and alcohol to balance it out. The feel was medium bodied and easy to drink. I really like the soft carbonation. Unlike other BSPAs that I've had, in which the carbonation starts out tight and one has to wait for it to settle, I was able to quaff it right away.
Overall, a pretty good belgian style ale made by Ommegang which is one of my favorite american breweries and who usually does a great job at approximating belgian styles.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Pours a slightly hazy golden light copper with a big foam head.
In the aroma I first detected some citrus peel. Then, the smell becomes quite sweet with honey and fruity melon like aromas. In addition, there is a lovely floral like aroma that reminds me of fresh cut flowers.
I found the taste to be very sweet. It was fruity, honey like and also had some candi sugars. It bordered on cloying, yet, there are enough peppery spices and alcohol to balance it out. The feel was medium bodied and easy to drink. I really like the soft carbonation. Unlike other BSPAs that I've had, in which the carbonation starts out tight and one has to wait for it to settle, I was able to quaff it right away.
Overall, a pretty good belgian style ale made by Ommegang which is one of my favorite american breweries and who usually does a great job at approximating belgian styles.
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1.3/5 rDev -68.2%
look: 2.5 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 1 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.25
First of all, this is a Belgian-style blonde ale, NOT a pale ale. This beer was from
I normally don't rate beer styles that I don't like, but I got this beer in an assortment of New York state brewery beers given to me as a gift.and I drank it knowing only that it was labeled a blonde ale. Blonde ales often are nothing more than light beers, so I generally avoid the style altogether. However, in this case, with its 9.5% abv, Gnomegang can in no way be considered a light beer. In any case, I took my first drink thinking this was nothing more than your typical blonde ale, not having looked closely at the label.
First impression was an astringent, acidic taste, citric acid perhaps, but pretty much overwhelmingly acidic. Startled, I took my first look at the label and saw for the first time that this was a Belgian style blonde ale. Two strikes, as I normally avoid any beer labeled "Belgian" because of the odd taste that always seems to accompany that style of beer. In any case I finished the bottle, despite the strong chemical aftertaste that did nothing to improve the original impression.
It goes without further explanation that this beer did nothing to change my impression of Belgian-style beers. Truly something I hope never to mistakenly taste again.
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look: 2.5 | smell: 1.25 | taste: 1 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.25
First of all, this is a Belgian-style blonde ale, NOT a pale ale. This beer was from
I normally don't rate beer styles that I don't like, but I got this beer in an assortment of New York state brewery beers given to me as a gift.and I drank it knowing only that it was labeled a blonde ale. Blonde ales often are nothing more than light beers, so I generally avoid the style altogether. However, in this case, with its 9.5% abv, Gnomegang can in no way be considered a light beer. In any case, I took my first drink thinking this was nothing more than your typical blonde ale, not having looked closely at the label.
First impression was an astringent, acidic taste, citric acid perhaps, but pretty much overwhelmingly acidic. Startled, I took my first look at the label and saw for the first time that this was a Belgian style blonde ale. Two strikes, as I normally avoid any beer labeled "Belgian" because of the odd taste that always seems to accompany that style of beer. In any case I finished the bottle, despite the strong chemical aftertaste that did nothing to improve the original impression.
It goes without further explanation that this beer did nothing to change my impression of Belgian-style beers. Truly something I hope never to mistakenly taste again.
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4.41/5 rDev +7.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Super hazy, orange color with a soft golden hue. It pours a fluffy white, two-finger head.
Aroma is fruity, spicy, and yeasty: Bright and citrusy. I get some pear juice and sweet malt as well.
Taste is extremely pleasant. The main flavors I keep detecting is clove and pineapple. Start of the sip is full of clean citrus. The malt comes in soon after with a nice sweetness. Clove spice and canned pineapple juice finishes the sip. The finish is neither too sweet nor too dry.
Amazing this is nearly 10 percent alcohol. I can't detect it at all. I see this pairing well with a truffled mushroom risotto. It gets a 88/100.
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look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Super hazy, orange color with a soft golden hue. It pours a fluffy white, two-finger head.
Aroma is fruity, spicy, and yeasty: Bright and citrusy. I get some pear juice and sweet malt as well.
Taste is extremely pleasant. The main flavors I keep detecting is clove and pineapple. Start of the sip is full of clean citrus. The malt comes in soon after with a nice sweetness. Clove spice and canned pineapple juice finishes the sip. The finish is neither too sweet nor too dry.
Amazing this is nearly 10 percent alcohol. I can't detect it at all. I see this pairing well with a truffled mushroom risotto. It gets a 88/100.
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4/5 rDev -2.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This was a very nice Belgian, with all the requisite characteristics. Flavors of banana, wheat, clove, toffee, and citrus. It has a nice full body from the bready malts and Belgian yeast. It smells wonderful as well. Watch out for the ABV though!
All in all, you can't go wrong with this option. I think if I had to choose though, I would probably go with Delirium Tremens first. It just slightly eeks out this option. Both are very good though.
Would Drink Again: Yes
Would Purchase Again: No
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This was a very nice Belgian, with all the requisite characteristics. Flavors of banana, wheat, clove, toffee, and citrus. It has a nice full body from the bready malts and Belgian yeast. It smells wonderful as well. Watch out for the ABV though!
All in all, you can't go wrong with this option. I think if I had to choose though, I would probably go with Delirium Tremens first. It just slightly eeks out this option. Both are very good though.
Would Drink Again: Yes
Would Purchase Again: No
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4.59/5 rDev +12.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Bought a 4 pack from Beers of the World on 11/14/15. Served cool (not cold) in a Duvel tulip.
Look: Hazy apricot amber with a natural linen white head. Good lacing.
Smell:mild white wine tempered by soft malt.
Taste: like the smell; soft malt, a touch of tart fruitiness and a kiss of Belgian style spicy yeastiness.
Feel: soft, full, awesome
Overall: World class! Will buy more, lots more.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5
Bought a 4 pack from Beers of the World on 11/14/15. Served cool (not cold) in a Duvel tulip.
Look: Hazy apricot amber with a natural linen white head. Good lacing.
Smell:mild white wine tempered by soft malt.
Taste: like the smell; soft malt, a touch of tart fruitiness and a kiss of Belgian style spicy yeastiness.
Feel: soft, full, awesome
Overall: World class! Will buy more, lots more.
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4.81/5 rDev +17.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
an outstanding blonde ale. the flavor was very balanced and the mouthfeel was excellent. the beer poured with a two inch head and plenty of lacing. the flavor was very citrusy and well balanced. the beer was very drinkable and hid the high alcohol content extremely well.
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look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
an outstanding blonde ale. the flavor was very balanced and the mouthfeel was excellent. the beer poured with a two inch head and plenty of lacing. the flavor was very citrusy and well balanced. the beer was very drinkable and hid the high alcohol content extremely well.
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3.75/5 rDev -8.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
L: Nice golden color with a big lacy head
S: Belgian yeast
T: Easy drinking, a little sweet and fruity, Belgian yeast taste, with a little tang
F: Light body
O; Very drinkable
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look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
L: Nice golden color with a big lacy head
S: Belgian yeast
T: Easy drinking, a little sweet and fruity, Belgian yeast taste, with a little tang
F: Light body
O; Very drinkable
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4.4/5 rDev +7.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
After not being able to pull the trigger on the 12 dollar bomber I am glad I found this in a 12oz bottle for under 3 bucks. Into a sniffer.
A - Very Bright golden pale ale slightly hazy from sediment age with full inch plus of frothy head that takes a bit to dissipate.
S - Bubble gum like yeast fruity with touches of grassy hops and honey kisses. Smells divine.
T - Yeast is very balanced with just a touch of dryness. Fruity honey like esters with pale malts and a bit of bready dough. Hops to balance not too bitter more citrus in nature.
M - Wow this is smooth its like the alcohol esters are there but so inter worked. Medium bodied at most.
Overall I was amazed by the smoothness of this high gravity Belgium ale. Would have gotten more at the time but will keep it in mind next time I am at Vintage.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
After not being able to pull the trigger on the 12 dollar bomber I am glad I found this in a 12oz bottle for under 3 bucks. Into a sniffer.
A - Very Bright golden pale ale slightly hazy from sediment age with full inch plus of frothy head that takes a bit to dissipate.
S - Bubble gum like yeast fruity with touches of grassy hops and honey kisses. Smells divine.
T - Yeast is very balanced with just a touch of dryness. Fruity honey like esters with pale malts and a bit of bready dough. Hops to balance not too bitter more citrus in nature.
M - Wow this is smooth its like the alcohol esters are there but so inter worked. Medium bodied at most.
Overall I was amazed by the smoothness of this high gravity Belgium ale. Would have gotten more at the time but will keep it in mind next time I am at Vintage.
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4.16/5 rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I enjoyed this on tap at Sturges Speakeasy, served chilled in a goblet.
The color is light amber with golden hue and light haze with thick white head and fine bead. The smell is spicy with yeast phenolics and slight pine-like hop aroma with subtle peppery and candy sugar type scent with light alcohol. The feel is spicy with dry and moderately high alcohol and light sweetness in the back with semi-bitter texture.
The taste has a great mix of spicy yeast with subtle pepper and candy sugar combination with a mild toast element and gentle yeast in the middle with slight dried fruit flavor and mix of pine-like hop with slight caramel quality and light alcohol as it finishes warm and dry. Overall I would rate this higher if it had less alcohol in the taste but still pretty damn drinkable for the strength
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look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
I enjoyed this on tap at Sturges Speakeasy, served chilled in a goblet.
The color is light amber with golden hue and light haze with thick white head and fine bead. The smell is spicy with yeast phenolics and slight pine-like hop aroma with subtle peppery and candy sugar type scent with light alcohol. The feel is spicy with dry and moderately high alcohol and light sweetness in the back with semi-bitter texture.
The taste has a great mix of spicy yeast with subtle pepper and candy sugar combination with a mild toast element and gentle yeast in the middle with slight dried fruit flavor and mix of pine-like hop with slight caramel quality and light alcohol as it finishes warm and dry. Overall I would rate this higher if it had less alcohol in the taste but still pretty damn drinkable for the strength
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Gnomegang from Brewery Ommegang
4.09
out of 5
based on 1,439 ratings.
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
A: Thick one-finger, off-white head, lots of lace, hazy golden body.
S: Abundant and appropriate belgian candy-fruit shop with papaya, mango, pineapple, crackers, herbal, bandaid glue, mint, spicy alcohol and yeasty esters.
T: Candy store abundance, estery alcohol, creamy pale maltiness, white peppery hoppiness, atop orange peel, Drum tobacco, yeast, orchard overripe fruit. Nice melange, varied, balanced.
F: Creamy, just a tinge cloying, more alcohol, phenolic, and semi-dry finish.
Flavor packed, A true Belgian, and a happy beer. Makes one happy.
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