Man Law: Fruit and Beer can make sense

Confucius, Plato, Aristotle, Ommegang Brewery. What do these four have in common??? Nothing at all. The first three spent decades preaching bullshit and the fourth decided to honor them by creating a fantastic libation. Ommegang Three Philosophers is classified as a Belgian Quadruple ale brewed with cherries. Pours a dark mahogany brown with decent lacing that slowly dissipates. At 9.8 ABV one would think this would put you on your ass, but the hints of cherry and molasses have a calming effect that keeps this beer drinkable. A spicy Belgian yeast smell is pretty evident and this is followed by a bready malt aroma. I am thoroughly impressed with this beer. It's one of those beers that makes you understand how important balance is and that fruit and beer can co-exist.