Beer Review: Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence

I recently had a bottle of Ommegang Chocolate Indulgence, a Belgian Strong Dark Ale, as an after-dinner drink at home. I've enjoyed Sam Adam's Chocolate Bock in the past and was excited to try Ommegang's attempt at a chocolate beer.

The beer was poured from a 750 ml bottle into a glass bourbon snifter. It had a dark, thin appearance with seemingly little to no carbonation, yet it also had serious lacing around the glass.

The aroma was (unsurprisingly) sweet and rich with hints of dried fruits. The mouth-feel was thin and silk-smooth, but was followed-up by a dryness similar to red wine or chocolate. The hops cut through the flavor along with a coffee-like bitterness. Each drink leaves you with an appropriately strong chocolate after-taste.

I would recommend splitting this beer amongst 2-3 people. Though it is excellent by itself, I suspect Ommegang's Chocolate Indulgence would pair well with roasted lamb, mushroom risotto, and a cheese plate.