Hmmm.... I so wanted to love this beer, instead I like it and appreciate the attempt. Nice dark brown color that is slightly cloudy. Warming, bready nose, a touch of heat. Rich, dense feel with just enough bubbly. Malt is the star of this show with slightly awkward hops peeking out from behind the curtains. Great cause, nice try, ok double.-Mitch
Ovila Take Two
So I had the opportunity to try the Ovila a second time, this time from a keg vs a bottle. Totally different product. This time the beer had a much more complex flavor and the mouth feel was much more lively. All in all a far more enjoyable experience. I've also re-thought my take on the Ovila out of the bottle based on just trying my all time favorite dubbels from Westmalle. (read bellow)
I love this beer. I always have. So much so that I think I've built it up in my memory over the years into something that it isn't. Pours a beautiful mahogany brown with nice chunky tan head. Nose has sweet candied malt, mouth is rich and less lively than I remember. (this is where I think my memory has re-worked reality. I think this beer is always pretty relaxed and not overly zippy in the mouth. This is also where I fear I was unfair to the Ovila. Both beers are pretty mellow as far as carbonation. With this in mind I look forward to trying the Ovila out of a bottle again) Flavors of sweet malt with slight spice dominate. The finish is dry and warming. Enjoyable as always.-Mitch
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