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Ommegang Three Philosophers 3.82 1507

Ommegang Three Philosophers

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RatingsAverageScoreABVStyle PctlServe in
15073.83/5.03.82/5.09.8%81.2Trappist 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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DwarvenAle (6), USA
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4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/517/20
Nov 14, 2005  
This is probably the best beer i have tasted to date. I cant wait to go get myself another bottle. It has a nice cloudy red pour with a fairly big, tan head. The aroma was on the sweet side and filled with ample scents. The chocolate, caramel, and dark fruit stand out. The taste is very similair leaving traces of every taste imaginable. The alcohol was barely noticed, and that is a fairly high alcohol content to hide that well. I think for many beer drinkers it could have been hidden to well but i loved it.


sfhc21 (74), Midlothian, Texas, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/59/104/517/20
Feb 15, 2008  
750ml Bottle. Beautiful pour with a reddish body. A nice sweet aroma. Distinctive flavor of cherry with a smooth finish. A great beer.


 Capa (995), Yokosuka, Japan
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/517/20
Jan 10, 2007  
Poures an beautiful amber color with ruby red highlights and an off white, fluffy head. The tartness of the cherries come through right off the bat. Malt sweetness, slight oak notes, and a touch of alcohol round out the awesome aroma. The flavor starts out like the aroma with the cherry tartness. The oak is a little more noticeable in the flavor as well. This beer finishes with a slight alcohol warming and more tart bitterness. The flavor is very original and complex. I enjoyed this to no end. Will have again.


 Quevillon (1543), Sainte-Thérèse, Quebec, Canada
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/518/20
May 31, 2006  
Bu au Mondial de la Bière 06. Belle brune, mini collet. Arome un peu épicé et caramel très plaisant. Goût d’épice réchaufant. Très bon.


calinative68 (4), Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
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4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/105/58/104/518/20
Apr 20, 2006  
This was my first Ommegang attempt, all I have to say is Whoa! Great beer, I highly recommend..... Have to agree with herzon; caramel, cherry, chocolate.....


 buckybeer (666), Eau Claire, Wisconsin, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/518/20
Jun 2, 2006    Updated: Jan 4, 2007
This is a wonderful Belgian style. A deep brown reddish color with a medium head. Super sticky lacing. A nice malty taste with a big Belgian spice mixed in. I liked it alot.


 marchcow (664), Coralville, Iowa, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
Aug 28, 2007  
2006 bottle. Aroma of red wine, malt, and cherries. Frothy tan head, deep reddish brown color, good lacing. Woody cherry flavors with hints of chocolate and dried fruits. Mellows on the tongue, fairly complex. Light for a quadrupel. Dry on the palate but well balanced. Not overly thick and very drinkable. Good flavor changes and a wide range of flavors.


southamptonsam (81), New York, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/104/518/20
Apr 18, 2009  
Love this beer. Mahogany with a nice tan head and good lacing. The balance of sweet and tart with the cherry is perfect and the strong ale base is wonderful.



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