Ommegang Abbey Ale

Today's offering is an American Abbey Ale, with a reference to Duvel on the bottle? and another beerI got from Stirchley wines in Birmingham.

 

 

Appearance:

Deep red brown with a very large of tan head

Aroma:

The aroma has several different facets of stewed pears, spice, malt and a touch of hops

Taste:

Caramel sweetness with toffee overtones, coco powder underpinned by a hint of malt and bitter hops. The finish is strong, very dry, long and very complex containing grape like fruitiness, peppery hops, grain and a underpinned by just the right amount of bitterness with a touch sourness.

Overall:

I understand abbey beer/trappist beers may be hard to find in the US but this ranks as a good as any of the Belgium, Dutch or Austria beers available to me. It is truly wonderful beer and I urge any Americans to try this beer and also anybody else that can find it. For Phil they do also do a crown of Thorns beer.

9.5/10