July 16, 2005 - #7 of 365
Brewer: Brewery Ommegang (New York, USA)
Beer: Rare Vos
Style: Belgian Ale
abv: 6.5%
Background: 750 mL bottle from the store.
Appearance: Amber with a huge smooth white head. Very nice lacing.
Aroma: Slightly malty aroma with notes typical of Belgian yeast strains. Phenols are noticeable toward the bottom of the glass
Flavor: Sharp, earthy flavor with a light spices and a candi sugar sweetness. Semi-dry finish. Earthy bitterness in the aftertaste.
Notes: Would be great with a medium-strong barnyardy cheese.
Rating: 3.6 out of 5
Beer: Rare Vos
Style: Belgian Ale
abv: 6.5%
Background: 750 mL bottle from the store.
Appearance: Amber with a huge smooth white head. Very nice lacing.
Aroma: Slightly malty aroma with notes typical of Belgian yeast strains. Phenols are noticeable toward the bottom of the glass
Flavor: Sharp, earthy flavor with a light spices and a candi sugar sweetness. Semi-dry finish. Earthy bitterness in the aftertaste.
Notes: Would be great with a medium-strong barnyardy cheese.
Rating: 3.6 out of 5
posted by Mr. Swiderski at 5:58 PM
2 Comments:
Did you just name a cheese that this beer would go with?
We've gotten a bunch of cheeses in at work. And we're doing a beer and cheese tasting on the 30th, so I have to practice. Also, I had an Allagash Tripel with some cheese made with champagne the other night and it was incredible.
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