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Ommegang Three Philosophers Ale

Three Philosophers is a strong Belgian style ale from Brewery Ommegang. It blends quad and kriek.

Updated Oct 25, 2026. Edited by: Ilyass Ben Hakim.

Where to buy

It is brewed year round in Cooperstown, New York. Liquor stores and beer shops carry it where state law allows.

The brewery shop, the Mercantile, also sells it on site in Cooperstown.

Professional insight

Beer buyers treat Three Philosophers as a cellar beer. Bottle date and storage matter most.

The 750 ml bottle suits aging better than cans.
Avoid bottles kept upright in a sunny window.
Ask how long the shop has held the stock.
Buy two bottles: drink one now, cellar one.

Check the label

Brewery Ommegang and Three Philosophers named on the front.
ABV printed as 9.7 percent.
Bottling or canning date on the label or neck.
Pack size: 16 oz can, four pack bottles or 750 ml.
Cork and cage intact on 750 ml bottles.
Government health warning and age notice.

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Three Philosophers at a glance

Style: Belgian style dark strong ale
ABV: 9.7%
Blend: Quadrupel with Liefmans kriek; About 2% kriek per the brewery

The brewery lists 21 IBU and Styrian Golding and Spalter Select hops. Expect dark fruit, malt and a light cherry note.

Storage

Keep Three Philosophers bottles upright and out of light.
Keep the temperature steady, away from heaters.
Cans are best drunk fresh.
Note the purchase date if you plan to cellar it.

How to use it

1Chill lightly to cellar temperature, not ice cold.
2Pour into a tulip or chalice glass.
3Tilt the glass and pour slowly.
4Leave the yeast sediment in the bottle if you prefer.

Common questions

Is Three Philosophers seasonal?: No. The brewery lists it as available all year.
Does it taste like cherry beer?: Only slightly. The kriek is a small part of the blend.
Can it be shipped to my home?: It depends on your state or country. Many places limit alcohol shipping.