Duvel Rustica by Ommegang?

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  1. Naterobsnyk4

    Naterobsnyk4 Initiate (0) Jan 25, 2012 New York

    Has anybody seen or had this yet?

    Heard some big back story about how Duvel finally gave the recipe out for the first time ever and it was released by Ommegang after being made at their brewery.
     
    #1 Naterobsnyk4, Oct 15, 2012
  2. Stinger80OH

    Stinger80OH Initiate (0) Nov 11, 2011 Ohio

    Yes. If you are not aware, Ommegang belongs to the Duvel family of brewers. Duvel Rustica will be Ommegang's interpretation of Duvel's Golden Ale. Cleveland Beer Week 2012, which kicks off this Friday and runs through the following Saturday, will have several events focusing on the tapping of this limited production. Hope this helps you out.

    Cheers

    andrew
     
    #2 Stinger80OH, Oct 15, 2012
  3. TheSudsofPersonality

    TheSudsofPersonality Initiate (0) Oct 15, 2012

    Translation: Duvel can't go back to making Duvel the way it used to be, but they know Duvel isn't nearly as good as it once was so they're going to have their American-based brewery do it and call it a different name. Heck, it's working for Bass, Beck's and Guiness. Why not? http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/552/61849
     
    #3 TheSudsofPersonality, Oct 15, 2012
  4. fmccormi

    fmccormi Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2010 California

    I actually picked up a bottle of Duvel Rustica at my local shop a couple of days ago; haven't tried it yet, but looking forward to it.
    Oof. Kinda cynical, no? I think it's cool, Gnomegang is a very solid brew along the same lines (d'Achouffe is owned by Duvel Moortgat, too, so the "collaboration" relationship in this instance is essentially the same) so I'm very interested to see the results of this project, too.
     
    #4 fmccormi, Oct 16, 2012
  5. bentonquest

    bentonquest Initiate (0) Jan 19, 2012 New York

    Duvel Rustica is in Syracuse, so CNY folks should be seeing it soon.
     
    #5 bentonquest, Oct 17, 2012
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  6. gatornation

    gatornation Grand High Pooh-Bah (10,388) Apr 18, 2007 Arizona
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    its in Minneapolis bought one 2day for $11.99, me thinks it will be good
     
    #6 gatornation, Oct 19, 2012
  7. Kendo

    Kendo Pooh-Bah (2,360) Dec 23, 2005 New York
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    Drinking it now. Review (and beer) to be added momentarily.
     
    #7 Kendo, Oct 20, 2012
  8. Greywulfken

    Greywulfken Grand Pooh-Bah (5,815) Aug 25, 2010 New York
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    Haven't seen it on Long Island yet. Love Duvel and always liked Ommegang - can't imagine not loving this...
     
    #8 Greywulfken, Oct 21, 2012
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  9. RandomBattle

    RandomBattle Zealot (606) Jun 25, 2010 New York
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    So that means...based on the fact that it's a NY brewery...and I live in NY....carry the 2.... it'll probably be about $18.99 here.

    I don't get why their stuff is crazy expensive compared to a couple of years ago...
     
    #9 RandomBattle, Oct 22, 2012
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  10. IL_PLAY_RAGS

    IL_PLAY_RAGS Initiate (0) Oct 23, 2012 New Jersey

    Had it the other night, It will be available at The Porter House In Montvale NJ soon they are having a Ommegang dinner November 14th and it is one they are pouring. I had it the other night it was very nice.
     
    #10 IL_PLAY_RAGS, Oct 26, 2012
  11. darkenetiks

    darkenetiks Initiate (0) Mar 8, 2007 Virginia

    Equating Duvel to Bass, Beck's and Guiness is a bit extreme, no? BTW - Ommegang brews Ommegang. Duvel is not in charge of brewing operations in Cooperstown, Phil Leinhart is.
     
    #11 darkenetiks, Jan 11, 2013
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  12. bigflatsbeerman

    bigflatsbeerman Zealot (665) Nov 2, 2005 New York

    I bought a 750 ml champagne corked bottle and drank it about 3 weeks ago,see my review on BA. I bought it with huge expectations ($15.99) but it did not live up to it. I like Duvel better than this and I am a big fan of Ommegang. The sum of the parts was less than the parts.
     
    #12 bigflatsbeerman, Jan 19, 2013
  13. ThirstyFace

    ThirstyFace Initiate (0) Jan 11, 2013 New York

    Wrong, these two beers are vastly different
     
    #13 ThirstyFace, Jan 19, 2013
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  14. fmccormi

    fmccormi Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2010 California

    Really? I was heartily pleased by it. Oh well, different strokes.
     
    #14 fmccormi, Jan 21, 2013
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