Ommegang Aphrodite

When I was given the recommendation to try Aphrodite, I was in a bar that claimed it had the only keg in New York.  While I have no idea if this is true or not, it did make me want to try it.  My first reaction to the beer was that it didn't taste like a beer.  The next reaction was bliss.  This is one of the best tasting drinks I have ever had. It has a nice, mildly tangy raspberry flavor, and while the flavor would be too much for a normal beer, it worked well for this one.  Aphrodite does not have the malty or hoppy flavor usually associated with a beer, and the higher levels of carbonation make it taste and feel more like a champagne.  I highly recommend trying it if you see it, but it can be a tad expensive in a bar. (I payed $10 for a 10oz glass)  However, if you find it in a store then pick it up.  It's a great beer for people who don't normally like beer and a great dessert beer for people who wouldn't enjoy something fruity with a meal.

4/5