Bronze in Honey Beer
Brewery Ommegang, Cooperstown, NY
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Tasting Notes
Inviting wildflower aromas reveals the delicate complexities of our house yeast and the natural wonders of open-air fermentation. Its warm color offers a…
| Form | Use | Farm or Lot | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertauer Magnum | Hallertau Magnum | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | ommegang.com |
| Mandarina Bavaria | Mandarina Bavaria | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | ommegang.com |
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Ommegang Farm Fresh Ale is a Belgian-inspired ale refermented with wildflower honey, brewed by Brewery Ommegang of Cooperstown, New York.
| Category | Medal | Entries | Brewery | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13, Honey Beer | Bronze (3rd place) | 54 | Brewery Ommegang | Cooperstown, NY |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Style | not labelled by the brewery (category name used) | Ommegang: Farm Fresh Ale |
| ABV | 4.8% | Ommegang: Farm Fresh Ale |
| IBU | 12 | Ommegang: Farm Fresh Ale |
| Hops | Hallertau Magnum, Mandarina Bavaria | Ommegang: Farm Fresh Ale |
| Malts and grains | 2-Row, White Wheat | Ommegang: Farm Fresh Ale |
| Yeast | house yeast (strain not named) | Ommegang: Farm Fresh Ale |
| Adjuncts, fruit, spices | Yellow corn flakes, wildflower honey | Ommegang: Farm Fresh Ale |
| Other | year round; 16 oz cans in four packs and draft; open air fermentation | Ommegang: Farm Fresh Ale |
Introducing Farm Fresh Ale, a new year-round beer that pays homage to our heritage and our authentic Belgian brewing practices.
Source: Ommegang: Farm Fresh Ale
Inviting wildflower aromas reveals the delicate complexities of our house yeast and the natural wonders of open-air fermentation. Its warm color offers a refreshing glow and the crisp body mirrors a light and sparkling spring morning.
Source: ommegang.com
The brewery publishes a full ingredient line: 2-row and white wheat malts, yellow corn flakes, and Hallertau Magnum and Mandarina Bavaria hops. It states that "Farm Fresh Ale undergoes secondary fermentation with wildflower honey," and credits its house yeast and open air fermentation for wildflower aromas, with a warm color and crisp body (Ommegang).
| Hop as Published | Variety | Form | Use | Lot or Farm | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hallertau Magnum | Hallertauer Magnum | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | ommegang.com |
| Mandarina Bavaria | Mandarina Bavaria | Not Found | Not Found | Not Found | ommegang.com |
| Field | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Color (SRM) | Not Found | Not Found |
| Original gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Final gravity | Not Found | Not Found |
| Water | Not Found | Not Found |
| Process | Open-air fermentation with the house yeast; secondary fermentation with wildflower honey | ommegang.com |
As category context only, the Brewers Association guideline for Specialty Honey Beer says these beers "incorporate honey as a fermentable sugar in addition to malted barley," with honey character "present in aroma and flavor but should not be overpowering," at 2 to 9.5 percent ABV and 1 to 100 IBU. The published 4.8% and 12 IBU sit inside both ranges, and the honey is used as a fermentable in secondary fermentation.
| Year | Competition | Category | Medal |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Great American Beer Festival | Honey Beer | Bronze |
Generated from the loaded results for this brewery and beer name, not researched separately; years not loaded are not covered.
Brewery Ommegang is in Cooperstown, NY. Brewery type in Open Brewery DB: Regional brewery.
Links checked 2026-10-14: Website, Instagram, Untappd.