Thursday, March 4, 2010

Ommegang Bière De Mars

Reviewed By: Herr Rick and Herr Mike
Style: American Brett Ale (Bière de Garde)
State/Country: New York
ABV: 6.5%
Serving Type: 750ml Bottle

Look:
9
Bright golden color, cloudy, big fluffy head with great lacing

Smell: 8.5
Brett funk, apples, malt

Taste: 8.5
Up Front: Apple, brett funk, white grape. Finish: Malt

Mouthfeel: 8.5
Medium/light body with a medium/high carbonation

Drinkability: 9.5
Thirst quenching, slightly dry finish

Overall Score: 8.7

Value:
6
Cost/12 oz serving: $6.06

Overall Impression:
The brett funk was definitely noticeable, but not over-the-the-top. It's a very clean, crisp, refreshing ale that you enjoy year round, but I think it would work even better in the Summer. Although it's on the pricey side, it's still definitely worth a try if you have the coin.

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