by Ding | Apr 12, 2013 | Beer Reviews, Beer Styles, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Brewery Ommegang
Ding Points: 70.00 Pour: 70.00, Nose: 70.00, Palate: 70.00, Mouth: 70.00, Global: 70.00 Tasting Notes: $15.99 for the tin and the corked bottle. Love me some Ommegang, but even before I open the tin or the bottle I feel that the price here is unlikely to be kind in...
by Ding | Nov 13, 2012 | Beer Reviews, Beer Styles, Belgian Strong Pale Ale, Brewery Ommegang
Ding Points: 66.00 Pour: 60.00, Nose: 60.00, Palate: 70.00, Mouth: 60.00, Global: 70.00 Tasting Notes: OK, what are the differences between this and Duvel? The question really seems as though it should be at the forefront of any discussion of Rustica, since it is...
by Ding | Apr 23, 2012 | Beer Reviews, Belgian Strong Dark Ale, Brewery Ommegang
Ding Points: 76.00 Pour: 80.00, Nose: 80.00, Palate: 70.00, Mouth: 80.00, Global: 80.00 Tasting Notes: The usual Ommegang Limited Edition series presentation. Cork pops with modesty. Brewery Ommegang says, ‘A spellbinding homage to brewings’ dark...
by Ding | Jan 18, 2012 | Beer Reviews, Belgian Dark Ale, Brewery Ommegang, Ommegang
Ding Points: 87.00 Pour: 80.00, Nose: 80.00, Palate: 90.00, Mouth: 90.00, Global: 90.00 Tasting Notes: Dark brown (close to black) pour with a modest, pitted, light beige colored head. Lace is medium, retention OK as the beer settles to a pleasing film and collar on,...