Game of Thrones: Bend the Knee, a Belgian-style Strong Pale Ale by Brewery Ommegang

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Game of Thrones: Bend the Knee is a Belgian-style Strong Pale Ale brewed by Brewery Ommegang, and for the purposes of this craft beer review, the ale was served in a snifter from a bottle.

Appearance

Pours a slightly hazy golden amber with a thick off-white head of foam that recedes slowly. No lace is left on the glass.

Aroma

An inviting aroma consists of noble hops and pleasant, fruity esters from the Belgian yeast.

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Flavor

The palate follows the nose, mixing banana, pear, apricot, and apple. The addition of wildflower honey provides a well-rounded sweetness to its malty base. Finishes dryly with a lingering bite from a trio of hops.

Mouthfeel

Feel is soft and silky with a medium body and medium-high carbonation. Really enhances the drinking experience.

Overall

Bend the Knee isn’t just a novelty. It’s damn good. Ommegang has brewed a Belgian Pale that’s fit for a king—even one who fancies themselves ruler of the Seven Kingdoms.

This craft beer review was posted on by David Keith.

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Founded in 1997 on the site of an old hop farm in Cooperstown, New York, Brewery Ommegang brews imaginative beers in a wide variety of styles, with particular emphasis on Belgian traditions. Ommegang distributes its beers in 46 states and the District of Columbia, including Alaska and Hawaii but excluding Montana, North Dakota, Wyoming, and Mississippi. Ommegang has also begun exporting to Canada, the US Virgin Islands, and Mexico. As of September 2018, Ommegang has begun exporting to France. Read More

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