Ommegang's Belgian Ale That's Trying Too Hard to Be European
In an industry where 'Belgian' is often synonymous with 'fancy' and 'ale' is the beer aficionado's bread and butter, Brewery Ommegang presents Rare Vos" a Belgian Ale that's trying so hard to be both authentic and approachable, it might just end up in an identity crisis. Because nothing says "we're serious about beer" quite like naming it something most of your customers can't pronounce.
Rare Vos isn't just a Belgian Ale; it's an amber-hued enigma, wrapped in a mystery, inside a bottle that's probably too elegant for its own good. It’s as if the folks at Ommegang whispered into the vat, “Be complex, my precious, but also, like, chill.”
Each sip of this brew is like taking a mini vacation to Belgium, except you're not really sure if you're in the cool part of Belgium or a tourist trap that's famous for its, well, beer. It's perfect for those who want their beverage to come with a side of cultural cachet and a hint of "Did I enjoy that or did I just pretend to because it sounded sophisticated?"
But let’s not overlook the 'Rare' part. In the craft beer world, 'rare' is a term thrown around almost as much as 'limited edition' and 'artisanal,' usually meaning "You’ll pay more for this, and you’ll like it." Rare Vos isn’t just any Belgian Ale; it’s a brew that’s rare in the sense that it dares to be boldly average in a sea of trying-too-hard-to-impress.
So here's to Rare Vos, the beer that’s less about the unbridled joy of drinking and more about offering a taste of Belgium that’s as ambiguously authentic as it is ambiguously enjoyable. Cheers to Brewery Ommegang, for crafting a beer that’s part cultural experience, part existential question, and entirely a lesson in the art of beer snobbery.
Cheers you, silly Bastards!
