Thr3e Wise Men - Longfang Abbey Ale

Longfang Abbey Ale

ABV: 7.5%

IBU: 36

SRM / Color: Deep amber

Thr3e Wise Men's seasonal beer, tapped on Oct. 17th, is the Longfang Abbey Ale, a classical Belgian style beer focusing more on the yeast and the malts in the beer than the hops. It's a simpler beer with only 3 different types of hops mixed together, though dominated by northern brewer and cascade hops. The beer has a clovey, flowery smell on the nose hinting to the yeast used in the process, providing for a more estery flavor.

The tapping party was pretty downplayed, but still exactly what I wanted; free food, a glass of free beer, and classic rock...what more could you want on a tuesday night? Omar, Thr3e Wise Men's Brewmaster, stood up and gave a brief description of the beer, and then offered a toast to the crowd, in which the mass gave an emphatic, "here here."

The taste is very similar to Hoegaarden or Thr3e Wise Men's Amber, clovey / flowery on the nose and tangy, light and crisp, but it differs in that its somewhat thicker / darker and has a fuller body. It's a nice addition to the cast of beers, but due to demand, will undoubtedly be gone soon.

Thr3e Wise Men Brewing Co.

1021 Broad Ripple Ave.

www.thr3ewisemen.com