Thursday, December 11, 2008

Ommegang Chocolate



I was expecting a whole lot more. Much better finish than starting flavors - lacked anything distinguishing- tasted a bit bland. Great bottle art. 7% alc/vol. Rich pour - seemed to have a poor head.

Package - 7.7
Color - 5.3
Taste - 5.9
After Taste - 7.5

All this trash talking nd I'm still aging a bottle! Hope it gets better!

Anno 1216


Abbaye-Val~Dieu Blond

Bought as a 3 pack (each with a different color cap) and a very nice glass (see pic!) for $9.00. Bottle is classic three tier in brown glass (11.2oz). I tasted the Blond tonight with talapia.
Pours with a rich puffy white head and color of beer is rick golden color - like brazilian citrine. Does not lace at all when sipped. Definite pear and maybe apricot taste - love the fruit on the palate! Finishes smooth with a hint of an oaky taste that remains after each tasting. This is the real deal Belgium beer and at a modest 6% abv delivers a very respectable session without too much punch. Will be reviewing all 3 from this lot over the next week.

Package: 9.4 (for the layout of case and glass being included- top marks)
Color: 8.2
Taste: 8.5
After Taste: 8.1