Ommegang Rare Vos

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 8

Clear copper color with off white head. The aroma is spicy and slightly fruity and is a bit on the mild side. Flavor starts off sweet from sugars or malt then turns a bit fruity (like grapes maybe) then some spiciness makes for a crisp mid flavor note. I also get some lemon tartness that begins about midway and proceeds to the finish where it’s joined by a sweet brown sugar flavor.

Aroma: 4 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 4 | Flavor: 3 | Overall: 5

Oh my it’s Ommegang! Funny how you think of that name as being imported. This is the Rare Voss buddy, which means something else in Flemmish. Rare is sly and voss is fox? 12 oz brown bottle, thanks to Nuts. The pour is great, like a very dark wheat beer. Swirling things in there from the gunk on the bottom of the bottle. Don’t you just love that? The aroma on the other hand is strictly business. Winelike. Sweet fruity strong alky indications. Nice creamy off white head. As far as the flavor goes, it does have an alky impact but not quite like a +6%, it is smoother and more mannered than many above fin brews. Malty nearly bitter impact imparts itself on the back of your tongue. Now I recall than it did look somewhat syrupy when I poured it. It has some sweetish syrupy effects on the palate. The carbonation is unnoticeable, tho present, due to the distraction from the rest of the complexities. Finish is somewhat whiskey like without water, perhaps even winish. Something like corsendonk on steroids, but isn’t it odd that Corsey has more alky % than this? Either way it is high end. Possibly better than Lagunitas #10 (formerly #9)., but on par with other good Belgians. Tho I consider Belgian ale to be bitter medicine, I think possibly bruge zot was better to drink than this. Michigan Brewing Celis Pale Bock and leff blonde may also be similar to voss.

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Light brown to orangish in color with a thick creamy head. Soapy yeast aroma with hint of fruity spice. Sour yeast malt flavor with spicy finish.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 7 | Overall: 7

Large tan head, lasting, plenty of lace. Hazy amber color. Fruity (bananna) yeasty nose.Medium body. Fine carbonation.Banannas, earthy flavors. Spicey, yeasty flavors also. Finish is dry, somewhat thin.

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 8

Clear amber color, big tan lasting, lacing retaining foam head. Spicy aroma, I think it’s pepper. Return in taste that spicy tick, malty. Different indeed (raar). (Davenport 201510)

Aroma: 6 | Appearance: 6 | Mouthfeel: 6 | Flavor: 6 | Overall: 6

"a dry and refreshing beer all at the same time. not my personal favorite offereing from ommegang, but i like it as a lighter than most change of pace. nice." Appearance: 8/10 Mouthfeel: 7/10 Flavor: 7/

Aroma: 8 | Appearance: 8 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 8

Another tasty recipte from Ommegang. Copper /amber pour. Nice solid head and lacing. Very refreshing mouthfeel with hints of malt ,fruit,spices a little Brett and a touch of sour. Good refreshing beer like a SAison with no aftertaste. I have another-Please!

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 9 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

Seems to be Belgian in inspiration, light clove, some banana, wheat, apricot and sweet citrus. Some nice grassy yeast characteristics, body is well rounded, medium in weight and an excellent canvas for this sophisticated and refined beer. Very simple suggestions at many flavours, but all are harmonious in a well put-together final product.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 8 | Flavor: 8 | Overall: 7

Yet another beer supplied by pfoxyjohn and enjoyed at the bar(n). I thought apricots on first taste but after reading the bottle I think its more likely a sweet citrus orange flavor. A nice beer for the hot humid afternoon but I did find it a bit oversweet by the end of the glass.

Aroma: 7 | Appearance: 7 | Mouthfeel: 7 | Flavor: 9 | Overall: 6

Pours amber with creamy head--nice lacing and clarity. Aroma pleasantly combines fruitiness, yeastiness, and spiciness. Sourness and Belgian spices are almost balanced by ripe fruit flavor. The mouthfeel is full and soft, excellent for an amber. Undeniably good beer although Belgian-styles are not my favorite.