Ommegang Brewery
Valar Morghulis - Dubbel Ale (Game of Thrones edition)
The beer pours leaving a light and foamy head that is about a finger high. The head goes down very slowly. The color of this beer is beautiful rich mahogany that is barely transparent. The color is very appealing. The darkness of the beer along with the color is very enticing.
The aroma of this beer gives off a lot of smells. I first noticed a wine like smell, rich with sugar and grapes. I also get a little bit of candied sugar, yeast and cherry. The smell is not at all overpowering at all.
On the palate the carbonation is sharp but it hits you quickly then smooths out. The flavor has a few different layers to it. I get a little bit of cherry, grapes, and fig. There is a creaminess that presents itself while drinking this beer that has some underlining notes of caramel. There is a mild bit of bitterness and tart that appears on the very front end of the beer, and then re-appears after you have finished the sip.
Overall I think this is a pretty good brew. I enjoy the aroma, but I love the color. The color of this beer is the most enticing part. It is what really leads you into drinking the brew. I feel the flavor is pretty good, but not the best part of the beer. Overall I give this beer a 3.5 out of 5.
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