Mike's Beer of the Week

Beer Information

Brewery: Brewery Ommegang

Beer Name: Gnomegang

Beer Style: Belgian Strong Pale Ale

Abv.: 9.5%

Serving Glassware: Snifter, Tulip

Serving Temp.: 50-55 deg. F. (BeerAdvocate.com)

Local Availability: Table and Vine

Pairings: Meat (Steak)

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Mike's Ratings (1-5)

Overall Grade/Rate: A-/4.1

Appearance:4

Aroma: 4.5

Taste: 4

Mouthfeel: 4

Drinkability: 4

BeerAdvocate Avg. Rate: A-/4.14

Mike's Description

Appearance - Opaque golden color with some sediment residual. A half inch of white head with poor retention. Lots of carbonation as depicted by the multitude of bubbles rising to the surface.

Aroma - Floral natural aromas typical of a good belgian pale ale. Some woody hints as well from the belgian yeast.

Taste - The natural and earthy taste that is so prevalent in this style is complemented by a malty and yeasty background with slight hop notes. The yeast strain is typical of Belgium thanks to Brasserie D'Achouffe who designed this beer in collaboration with Ommegang.

Mouthfeel - A citrusy hop aftertaste is aided by the dominant yeasty character. No alcohol detected. Medium-bodied brew.

Drinkability - Remarkable representation of a Belgian Pale Ale as is typical of Ommegang! Great brew that is worth trying if you are in to those yeasty and spicy Belgians.