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