Ommegang Three Philosophers

	Percentile
	98
	overall

Brewed by Brewery Ommegang (Moortgat)
Style: Abt/Quadrupel
Cooperstown, New York USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
1469	3.83/5.0	3.82/5.0	9.8%	81.7	Trappist glass

Commercial Description:
Three Philosophers is a remarkable limited edition strong ale brewed by Brewery Ommegang in response to a home brewer’s description of his dream beer. Realbeer.com, the internet’s largest beer website, hosted a contest called “Create a Great Beer.” Brewery Ommegang was chosen by Realbeer.com to brew the Belgian-style ale for the winning essayist. Noel Blake, a home brewer from Portland wrote the winning description for what his “dream beer” would be like.

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popkow (107), New York, New York, USA

3.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.5	5/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Apr 3, 2009

Poured a pale head on top of a tan/cherry body. Aroma was of alcohol masked by caramel. The palate finished with a yeast and touch of cherry which left one with a clean fealing.

baraciisch (138), USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Apr 1, 2009

Aroma of brown sugar and alcohol.... Caramel in color... Brown sugar and sweet malts dominate the flavor initially but the distinct flavor of cherries predominate towards the finish... Tartness of the cherries linger on the palate long after the last swallow... Very nicely done by ommegang...

drfabulous (1232), Columbia, Missouri, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	16/20

Mar 31, 2009

Cherry, dark brown. Lots of alcohol. A rating that should have been done awhile ago.

shawnm213 (914), South Bend, Indiana, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	7/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Mar 31, 2009

I enjoyed this beer! Dark brown ruby. fruit, spices, bottle from city wide liquors. what a treat

jameswolfe (142), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA

3.8	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.8	8/10	4/5	6/10	4/5	16/20

Mar 30, 2009

This is a very strong and tasteful beer. Just a little fruity and yeasty for my taste. I tried it at JKO and was already drunk so I may rate again later.

AlabastorJones (765), San Francisco, California, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	7/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Mar 30, 2009

beautiful ruby highlights, sweet warming alcohol, green apple, dark fruit, bright cherries, slight nail polish, dark chocolate, chocolate covered cherries, sweetness, candy, excellent

Oscbert (537), Sacramento, California, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	3/5	8/10	3/5	16/20

Mar 29, 2009

~Pours a dark reddish brown color with diminishing head. ~Fruity yeasty scent, crisp and refreshing. ~Light fruit, bananas, apples, cherries and yeast taste, some spices as well. ~Light feel. Clean sweet finish. ~Good beer. I really like the fact that it is so light and not overbearingly sweet like other Belgian brews that I have tried

discogoatboy (15), , Florida, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	16/20

Mar 29, 2009

Bottle says it was bottled in 2007 and I bought it in 2009. Strong cherries scent with a bit of cherries in the taste as well. The taste was very yeasty but that is to be expected from a quad.

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