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Ommegang Rare Vos

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91
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bottled
common

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
9503.56/5.03.56/5.06.5%95.6Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Rare Vos is flemmish for "Sly Fox," and the name of one of Brussels’ great cafes. It has a sweetly fruity malt character and yeasty spiciness. A fine dose of yeast permits the beer to mature and mellow in the bottle.
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pottimous (13), USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/59/104/520/20
Apr 22, 2001  
It’s almost as though a weiss beer had been crossed with a Belgian ale. Not such a powerhouse as Duvel - but it’s very sophisticated and has a great aroma.


 hotstuff (3175), Indiana, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/520/20
May 2, 2003  
This brew poured a large, creamy head, but had little to no lacing on the sides of my mug. It had a fruity aroma to it. It drank extremely smooth which is much to my liking. There was no bitterness observed with this brew. I was very impressed with this particular brew and this is one brew that I would enjoy being able to drink for the evening.


 rampmaster (320), Alden, New York, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/520/20
May 9, 2008  
This is one “Sly Fox”. It has a beautiful red/ orange amber color with a hazy body. Tiny bubbles form a thick foamy head that has a light tan color. An inviting aroma of sweet floral orange and spices mingle with doughy yeast and malts. On the tongue there is a complex sweet, fruity and spicy character with caramel malts and doughy yeast mixing with dark cherries, spices and orange peel. Hops add some light bitterness and dryness to the finish. The palate is full bodied with just the right amount of carbonation. It is smooth and very drinkable. Outstanding!


ericmoss3799 (73), Warwick, Rhode Island, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/58/105/520/20
Oct 14, 2001  
This stuff is really good, I enjoyed the fruity flavor. I could not drink this stuff every day.


darkvibe (68), Rochester, New York, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Feb 4, 2002  
This is the best from Ommegang. Bitter, but not too harsh. Hard to find, even near the brewery.


 gws57 (1137), Saint Charles, Illinois, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/510/105/518/20
Nov 20, 2008  
Found this one bottled at Binny’s in St. Charles, Illinois, and had it on Election Night 2008. Another amazing brew from Ommegang, which does not disappoint. Beautiful bright orange pour with a thick, frothy off-white head, and a dry spicy, citrusy nose. The flavor is typical for a good Belgian: complex, with buttery smoothness, clover honey, orange peel, spice, a bit of banana, bounces in between sweet and dry. Soft spiciness in the finish, and well balanced. For my 1000th, I could have done far, far worse than this excellent brew!


NYDennis (64), Port Jefferson Station, New York, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/519/20
Dec 29, 2001  
Another great beer from my favorite Brewery. Wine like taste to it. Strong beer. I am going to visit this place this summer. Added: If you didn’t like this the first time try it again. sometimes you get one that is just way to carbinated.


 joet (1702), Fulton, California, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/517/20
Jul 11, 2001  
Bottle. Beautiful sticky foam on dark reddish gold cloudy. Plenty of sour, yeasty, citrus with some cologne aroma. Very effervescent even after the foamy pour. Sour full body with less heft and more maltiness - some paper. Short sharp ending can extend on the effervescence. A sort of ’Belgian Lite Ale’! Exceptional.



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