Rare Vos

Brewery: Brewery Ommegang

Alcohol By Volume: 6.50%

Beer Style: Belgian Ale

Availability: Year Round

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Average of 5 ratings: 4.0 stars.

Description:

Occasionally considered the "Dark Horse" in our portfolio, Rare Vos has brought home an award the we are simultaneously grateful for, and feel that it is long overdue. Perenially the "Brewer's Choice" here at Ommegang, the 2008 GABF in Denver, CO saw Rare Vos lauded with a Bronze medal in the French- and Belgian-Style Ale category out of 34 entries. GABF medals are widely considered among the most prestigious in American judgings, and Brewmaster Phil Leinhart and the entire Ommegang brew-staff are filled with pride to be in posession of this award. Way to go, gentlemen!

Named after a Brussels bar made famous as the starting point for bicycle and pigeon races, our Rare Vos Amber Ale is also a great place to begin your virtual taste test. As you pour, you'll notice the beautiful coppery-amber color and the rich creamy head. Lift the glass to your mouth and enjoy the aroma of spicy orange blossoms. Taste, and the pleasant mellow flavor of caramel malt glides easily into a dry, hop finish. Once you've finished, start again (after all, this isn't a race).


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Appearance - 3.5

Pours one finger of frothy head that dissipates quickly with no noticeable lacing. It has a clear amber appearance with lots of carbonation bubbles throughout.

Aroma - 4.0

A fruity smell, can make out apricots, banana and some toasted malts.

Mouthfeel - 3.5

A lighter bodied beer with a good amount of carbonation. Has a smoother feeling to it.

Taste - 4.0

The taste opens up with a mix of fruits including banana and lemon. It closes with a clove spiciness similar to a hefeweizen that balances the fruit flavors.

Overall - 3.5

A good attempt by an American brewery at a Belgian style. They succeed very well in re-creating the style, I'd reccomend it.

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