The Belgian Influence beer tasting, Sunday April 4th, 2010, 5-10pm

The Belgian Influence

There’s no escaping the Belgian influence on the beer world today – everywhere you drink there’s something not only Belgian on tap, but a domestic beer with a Belgian twist. Let’s explore a few, shall we…

Brewery Ommegang Rare Vos

Cooperstown, New York…Belgian-Style Amber Ale…6.5% ABV

An amber named after a Brussels bar made famous as the starting point for bicycle and pigeon races. Aromas of spicy orange blossoms and mellow flavors of caramel malts with an easy dry, hop finish.

Brewmaster’s Collaboration Signature Ale

Lochristi, Belgium…Belgian Strong Ale…8.5% ABV

This Signature Ale is a collaboration between members of the Port Brewing Company and de ‘Proef’-Brouwery in Belgium. An American and Belgian hybrid ale with American hopping additions and the traditional Belgian yeast flavors of Brettanomyces.

Brewery Ommegang Abbey Ale

Cooperstown, New York…Belgian-Style Abbey Dubbel…8.5% ABV

This ale Abbey Dubbel is inspired by the centuries-old brewing traditions of Belgian Trappist monks. This is a rich, fruity, and aromatic, burgundian ale.

AleSmith Grand Cru

Belgian Strong Dark Ale ……10.0% ABV

Using Belgian dark candi sugars and Trappist Monastery yeast, this rich and complex ale has a tangy hoppiness and medium dry finish.

The Bruery Rugbrod

Orange County, California…JuleBryg-style Dark Rye Ale …12.0% ABV

A slight variation… this is a deep auburn colored robust Danish-style ale with spicy rye, and caramelly, bready malts.

$15 to taste all 5 beers