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Rating: 85

Three Philosophers

Brewery: Brewery Ommegang · Cooperstown, NY
Variety: Ale · Belgian / French Ales · Quadrupel
Alcohol: ABV 9.80% / ABW 7.84%
Preferred vessel: Goblet
Color: Dark Brown (Munich Dunkel Lager) (24 SRM)
Added by Daniel
Last updated by Keith

Created by blending a rich, malty, Belgian-style ale with authentic Kriek, a classic cherry-Lambic from Belgium, our Quadrupel is cultured yet wild, curious yet wise.

Creamy, Smooth, Bitter, Cherries, Alcohol

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Reviews

  1. Review by Daniel
    Rating: 85

    Daniel

    drank this beer from a Goblet in New York, NY
    Jan. 27th, 2009 at 6:40 p.m.
    Comment:

    Rich and deep flavor. Subtle red fruit, but not fruity. Complex mix of sweet, bitter and a little spice.

    Characteristics: bitter cherry malty
  2. Review by Matt Todd
    Rating: 75

    Matt Todd

    drank this beer from a Bottle in Atlanta, GA
    Feb. 4th, 2009 at 7:50 a.m.
    Comment:

    Characteristics: bitter
  3. Review by Chuck Harmston
    Rating: 91

    Chuck Harmston

    drank this beer from a Goblet in Arlington, VA
    March 2nd, 2009 at 7:54 p.m.
    Comment:

    This is an old standby for me. Readily available in the eastern US, fairly inexpensive, and absolutely delicious.

    Beautifully smooth and creamy mouthfeel. Sweet and heavily malty, undertones of dark cherries (though their presence is not as strong as advertised), brown sugar, maple syrup, and alcohol.

    This is incredibly well-made American Belgian-style quad; Ommegang may be the only American brewery with the capacity to pull this off as well as they have. Bravo.

    Characteristics: alcohol belgian brown sugar creamy maple syrup smooth tart cherries
  4. Review by loserish
    Rating: 86

    loserish

    drank this beer from a Pint glass in Fort Wayne, IN
    March 12th, 2009 at 6:20 p.m.
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  5. Review by Slack
    Rating: 86

    Slack

    drank this beer from a Snifter in Holland, MI
    March 20th, 2009 at 2:11 p.m.
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  6. Review by mikegee
    Rating: 85

    mikegee

    drank this beer from a Snifter in Miami, FL
    April 20th, 2009 at 7:19 p.m.
    Comment:

    Head: Thick, yellow

    Aroma: Sweet, bready, molasses, apple

    Color: Dark brown, not much light coming through, cider

    Taste: Malts, apple, alcohol

    Characteristics:
  7. Review by Ian
    Rating: 88

    Ian

    drank this beer from a Snifter in Odenton, MD
    June 25th, 2009 at 9:19 a.m.
    Comment:

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  8. Review by Chad
    Rating: 87

    Chad

    drank this beer from a Goblet in Philadelphia, PA
    July 16th, 2009 at 12:13 p.m.
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  9. Review by Brock Ray
    Rating: 85

    Brock Ray

    drank this beer from a Goblet in New Hope, MN
    Sept. 22nd, 2009 at 7:32 a.m.
    Comment:

    Fantastic American Belgian-style quadruple. Very rich, very alcoholic, extremely delicious. Not for the faint of heart. At about 10 percent alcohol, you can’t drink too many of these without falling over. But it’s not made for drinking lots, it’s made for savoring. Highly recommended if you like Belgian-style beers.

    Characteristics: alcohol cherries creamy
  10. Review by Lobsterman
    Rating: 90

    Lobsterman

    drank this beer from a Tulip in Portland, ME
    Oct. 11th, 2009 at 5:10 p.m.
    Comment:

    Pours amber brown with a fine foamy head & nice lace. Aromas of Malt & cherry. The flavor is balanced with hops, Belgian yeast & that wonderful subtle cherry flavor.

    Characteristics: balanced cherries smooth

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