
Ommegang Biere de Mars
#1
Posted 07 May 2009 - 06:31 PM
#2
Posted 07 May 2009 - 06:36 PM
I did not think i was a fan of Belgian style beers until I toured Ommegang. Changed my opinion completely. Biere de Mars was one of my favorites.If you like Beer de Mars, try Ommegeddon if you can find it. It is Biere de Mars ramped up. Dee-lish !!Based on a single bad experience I had with a sour beer years ago, I have deliberately steered clear of funky beers. Poking around at the bottle shop, I decided it was time to have another try, so I picked up 750 ML bottles of Ommegang Biere de Mars, and of Rodenbach Grand Cru. I'm nearly finished with the bottle of Biere de Mars, and holy crap am I impressed! This stuff has amazing complexity, and very interesting flavors. There is a wonderful unique, tart flavor I'm instantly hooked on, that I think is coming from the Brett. Has anyone else tried this beer? Would you consider it representative of what you can generally expect from Brett beers?I'm thinking of popping open the Grand Cru now, to see if I continue to be pleasantly surprised. Any thoughts on this beer?
#3
Posted 07 May 2009 - 06:39 PM
Ommegeddon, got it! On my list as soon as I can try it. Thanks.I did not think i was a fan of Belgian style beers until I toured Ommegang. Changed my opinion completely. Biere de Mars was one of my favorites.If you like Beer de Mars, try Ommegeddon if you can find it. It is Biere de Mars ramped up. Dee-lish !!
#4
Posted 07 May 2009 - 06:42 PM
#5
Posted 07 May 2009 - 06:48 PM
Whole new world I've opened up here. If Flemish Primitive gives you that in-your-face presence of a Brett influence, then I have to try it to see if that is what is drawing me in. I think I might like funkytown.I was actually let down by its brett presence. It is very slight, and although a fantastic, delicious beer, the brett is to me a subtle hint, not an in-your face like I enjoy from the style. Their Ommegeddon I thought was more pronounced, but I enjoy Flemish Primitive overall for my funky fix. Thought this beer good overall, but not funkytown.
#6
Posted 07 May 2009 - 06:52 PM
#7
Posted 07 May 2009 - 06:57 PM
Biere de Mars says on that the label that it is refermented with Brettanomyces Bruxellensis, which the label description says imparts a touch funk. Maybe it's just a touch and not very pronounced. I'll also add the Jenlain to my list, because I'm definitely intrigued.i dont really think of a biere de garde (de mars, de noel) having a lot of "funk" coming thru. traditionally they are made with a german lager or ale yeast. I hjave not had the beer in question but it doesn't sound that traditional. That being said it is not a style that I drink that often and when I do it seems to be jenlain. I actually think that the de mars would have less yeast character sine it would be brewed in the winters and fermented cooler.I will seek out the beer you had. I would recommend Jenlain for a comparison it is often considered the classic example of the style
#8
Posted 07 May 2009 - 07:14 PM
#9
Posted 07 May 2009 - 09:15 PM
The Brett B. the strain in Orval. In fact, B d'M reminds me of Orval.Now, you need to get the current Wyeast seasonal strains. One is the Roeselare Blend (from Rodenbach) and the other is the Trappist Blend (From Orval including the Brett B.) These comercial beers are two of the best beers in the world and the homebrewed versions with these yeasts are OUTSTANDING!Wow, the Rodenbach Grand Cru (an oak aged Flemish Sour ale) is great in an entirely different way. Very sour like sucking on a lemon, but amazingly good. I love it. I've been missng out. I guess either my sense of taste has changed, or the sour beer I tried before was defective in some way.
#10
Posted 08 May 2009 - 04:51 AM
What a great beer this is. And as Big Harry says, the yeasts are available to make this. So get brewing.Wow, the Rodenbach Grand Cru (an oak aged Flemish Sour ale) is great in an entirely different way.

#11
Posted 08 May 2009 - 07:54 AM
Where'd you get the Rodenbach? Hop City?Wow, the Rodenbach Grand Cru (an oak aged Flemish Sour ale) is great in an entirely different way. Very sour like sucking on a lemon, but amazingly good. I love it. I've been missng out. I guess either my sense of taste has changed, or the sour beer I tried before was defective in some way.
#12
Posted 08 May 2009 - 08:12 AM
#13
Posted 08 May 2009 - 08:15 AM
I got the Rodenbach at the Beverage Mart on Cobb Parkway, in Acworth.Where is Hop City?Where'd you get the Rodenbach? Hop City?
#14
Posted 08 May 2009 - 11:21 AM
It is off of Howell Mill right next to the 5 Seasons Westside that just opened. 1,000 craft beers, wine, and (coming soon I think) some homebrewing supplies. I picked up some stuff there last week. Hop CityI got the Rodenbach at the Beverage Mart on Cobb Parkway, in Acworth.Where is Hop City?
#15
Posted 08 May 2009 - 11:25 AM
Great info, thanks. I need to get over there and check it out. I wasn't even aware that 5 Seasons had opened a location over there, so I need tho check that out as well.It is off of Howell Mill right next to the 5 Seasons Westside that just opened. 1,000 craft beers, wine, and (coming soon I think) some homebrewing supplies. I picked up some stuff there last week. Hop City
#16
Posted 08 May 2009 - 11:41 AM
It had its "soft opening" earlier this week in that I don't think they had beer brewed up yet. The facility is really nice, its the largest brewpub on the east coastGreat info, thanks. I need to get over there and check it out. I wasn't even aware that 5 Seasons had opened a location over there, so I need tho check that out as well.
#17
Posted 08 May 2009 - 12:16 PM
#18
Posted 08 May 2009 - 12:33 PM
Thanks for the suggestion. Added to my list.I'd suggest putting New Belgium's "La Folie" on the list of sour/funky beers to try.
#19
Posted 08 May 2009 - 01:03 PM
Especially timely as New Belgium begins distribution in GA on Monday (only Fat Tire and one other initially in bombers only).Thanks for the suggestion. Added to my list.
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