So far my two favorites are Ommegang's Three Philosophers and Stone's Arrogant Bastard. Both of those beers have my name all over them. Here are those two breweries' respective descriptions of their beers.
Three Philosophers QuadrupelCynics can't believe it, Epicures hail it a sensation, and Pythagoreans just can't add up what makes this luscious blend of rich malty ale and cherry lambic so delightful. It might be the flavor of dark chocolate and cherry cordials; it could be the way it acquires wisdom and grace in the cellar. Maybe it's a conundrum. What's your theory?
The essence of wonder is a unique and masterful blend of strong malty ale and authentic Belgian Kriek. Our philosophers deduce that this powerful marriage of cherries, roasted malts, and dark chocolate will only achieve more wisdom and coherence as it broods in the dark recesses of your cellar.Try Three Philosophers as:a delightful accompaniment for roasted meats, rich cheeses, desserts, and for after dinner sipping as with a fine port.Reviews:"A rare international blend of dark and malty quadrupel from Ommegang, and cherry-infused lambic from Lindemans in Belgium. It is a masterful blend that is greater than the sum of its parts - a rich, ruby brew that weaves a port-like subtle fruit into a creamy elixir of chocolaty caramel effervescence."
-THE PHILADELPHIA INQUIRER
"An exciting new addition to the Ommegang lineup is Three Philosophers, a blend of Belgian dark strong ale and Lindeman's Kriek (a classic cherry lambic directly from Belgium). On the bottleneck, it says “Strength in Union,” signaling the beer's portent and possibilities. It produces a wine-like ruby fill in the goblet and a nose of malt, dark fruits, vanilla and sweet cherries...But there's more - coffee, currants, brandied raisins, chocolate and sour notes - all blending nicely across the palate. Careful aging is this beer's friend, and I think it will definitely make this example better still."
-THE ANCHORAGE PRESS
Three Philosophers comes in a 750ml corked and caged bottle like a sparkling wine, costs only $6, and is 33 times better than a $6 bottle of wine.
Arrogant Bastard has "you're not worthy" printed on the caps of its bottles. Awesome.
2 comments:
you might like Rogue if you like Arrogant Bastard, they're a brewery from Oregon that makes some powerful brews including a really hoppy IPA that I can't recall the name of. My current personal obsession is Sam Smith, I love everything I've had that they brew, especially the Nut Brown Ale and the Oatmeal Stout. That and La Fin du Monde by Unibroue in Quebec. Belgian style but ca. 9% alcohol, it will knock you on your ass.
I've never tried an Oatmeal Stout, but that particular one was on the top of my list to try. I think Newcastle is the only English Brown Ale I've tried, and its been years since I've had that. La Fin du Monde is also on my list to try, heard lots of good stuff about it. I'll keep my eyes open for Rogue. I'm not huge on IPAs, though I do have a big bottle of Stone's (brewer of Arrogant Bastard) Ruination Double IPA waiting for the right night.
Post a Comment