In this beer blog, we are going to get into the next installment of the Games Of Thrones from Ommegang Brewery. It is Valar Morghulis Dubbel Ale. If you read my earlier beer blog posts on their beers, you know the history of this east coast craft brewery. If you have not, please, read them to get to know this craft brewery. Let us get into this Dubbel ale.
It has a cloudy amber color with a constant tan color head. The smell has a sweet malty to candy notes. The taste has a sweet malty to candy notes. The aftertaste has a sweet malty to slight alcohol finish. It is pretty drinkable beer.
Here is a description from their website (www.ommegang.com):
Tasting Notes
Valar Morghulis possesses a deep chestnut brown color with a persistent and creamy tan head. Rich aromas of caramel, toffee, ripe fruits and burnt sugar, with a hint of cloves. The taste is delicately balanced with rich malty sweetness, caramel and just enough bitterness to balance out its malty backbone. A surprisingly dry finish is light on the tongue, which belies the initial aroma.
- Malt: Our carefully crafted mixture of specialty malts.
- Sugar: Dark Candi
- Hops: Apollo, Hallertau Spalt
- Spices: None
- ABV: 8.0%
- Available on draft and in 750ml bottles.
Pair with savory dishes, roasted lamb or beef, marinated roasts and grilled venison. Strong cheeses such as Stilton, Gorgonzola and smoked cheddar will match well against the malty body.
Here is their website and twitter addresses:
Website: www.ommegang.com
Twitter: @breweryommegang
In the end, I always get excited when these beers are released from Ommegang. I love their beers but there are times when they put one out a beer that I just feel it is not worth the price. The beer is good but not worth the price. Overall, they make some killer beers. This brew is really good and it will sell because of the Games Of Thrones. It is kind like their Abbey. I just feel like it is missing something. It is a little different brew. If you can find it, I highly recommend this beer. Go get some! Drink it! Enjoy it! Metal it! \m/
Cheers!
Bill DJ Weiser
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