Ommegang Hennepin

Celebrating some new glassware, this brew is poured into THE Hennepin footed bulb... and forms a thick, foamy cloud that traces quite well.... body is a sediment-laden transparent orange-brown head... handosme and stout.... floral notes with grape and soft hops--a bit of lemon and something sweet... inviting... medium-bodied, lively on the tongue and effervescent on the mouth.... more than drinkable, but slightly more alcoholic than the average saison... fresh, crisp, hoppy in a soft citric way--somewhat tart but not candied or false--a bit of vanilla? a bit of malt in the aftertaste, but complex with some grapefruit elements... by mid-glass, hennepin setlles into a groove of Belgian elegance that belies its nationality... the Ommegang presentation two years ago at the PSU Brew Fest made this beer even more attractive--and it flirts like a true Abbey (Williams!) ale, but pulls back and only offers a soft eye--that, I can live with....

Pours a light, golden yellow. A little hazy but not cloudy. Large, foamy white head four fingers tall which dissipates very slowly to the rim leaving lace that sticks very nicely. Tight head, lots of bubbles. Highly carbonated. A pretty good looking beer when poured in the proper glassware. I used a Duvel tulip glass. Light hoppiness in the aroma. Peppery. Sour overtones, some horse blanket which is typical of farmhouse ales. Flavor is tart/sour but only lightly. Not overpowering at all. This beer has a crisp, clean feeling to it in the beginning before it trails off leaving a dry, slightly bitter aftertaste. Very drinkable especially on a warm summer day. Malts used have a toasty/buiscuty flavor that shows up mid palate. Balance between malts and hops are good. Classic belgian yeast characteristics. At the end you have a mild alcohol warmth that helps comfort you. Two 12oz. bottles with BBQ makes for a relaxing time.

Crisp but too thin in body and taste for me. Certainly reminded me as a ’domestic’ trying a variation on a belgian style. Easy drinking and was happy to find it on a local tap list, but probably not something I’ll seek out again. Nice dry, biting finish though.

At Ommefest. Amazing golden color with light hints of softer fruits, spices, and zest. Amazingly crisp and dry much how i love saisons. Always a winner.

Aroma of mild sourdough yeast didn’t give truelly off to what lies beneath the incredibly golden body, this ommegang pours a voluminous 3 finger head and sticks to the glass like a desert gecko. The flavors are subtle sourdough bread with light color fruits of apricots, peaches and some funk thrown in... the finish is crisp and dry, the taste lasts and cleanes the palate. I associate it with a brut champagne, but a little more fruitier... I like these saison style beers.

Poured out a cloudy yellow/gold with a massive white head that lasted the entire glass. Aroma was of spices and vanilla. Taste was very refreshing, just a hint of citrus and yeast. A very thin bodied brew, this one would be great on a hot day.

On tap at Mkenzies on you gest it, Hennepin ave in Minneapolis. Pours cloudy yellow with a big fluffy head. Aroma of yeast and spices. Nice and spicy taste with just a touch of sweetness and tangy. Good stuff.

750ml bottle. Pours a pale yellow with a huge frothy head. Aroma is mild spice, fruits & grains. Very bubbly on the tongue. Thin & dry. Taste was light fruits, apples, pears, with a grainy background. Pretty good.