Ommegang Three Philosophers • 4pk Bottle

Three Philosophers is a unique blend of a Belgian-style dark ale and Liefmans Kriek an authentic cherry ale from Belgium. Cherry chestnut in color it’s opaque but not cloudy with full carbonation topped by a smooth tan head. Flavors and aromas of roasted malt molasses and brown sugar dark fruits brandied raisins and chocolate Three Philosophers have notable sweetness with low hop bitterness. The mid-palate shows a soft malt center which gives way to a dry warm wine-like finish.The complexity of this beer makes it a good candidate for aging gracefully as spicy sherry and port notes should intensify. 9.7% ABV When simply pairing this it is important to keep in mind that you need a dish that is going to stand up to the big alcohol rich malt and subtle cherry. Think hearty; stews fatty meats gooey stinky cheese and you cannot go wrong. Try this beer as a marinade or in a sauce. In a marinade the alcohol naturally breaks down the proteins in the meat tenderizing it wh