I ended up getting a Quadrupel (Three Philosophers). Is that okay?
Three Philosophers is the shit. I love Ommegang, I'm actually planning on doing a tour of the place in July. It's not far from the Baseball Hall of Fame, the entirety of Cooperstown is nice for anyone in NY that hasn't been there yet.
That is a pretty good beer. You've made two attempts, so I think that's good enough. If you really felt bad about it, you would buy two more, since 3*Quadrupel = 1(Dodecadrupel) = 4(Tripel), but I won't be sore if you don't. I am interested in hearing about your impressions of that beer and the one you got earlier too.
I already drank the other one. In the words of my slightly tipsy self "OMG this shit is delicious." I'll see if I can organize my thoughts on Long Winter's Nap for the IRC on monday.
It's a good strong beer, but not much like a Tripel. It'll most likely be quite dark, and much fuller-bodied. It won't have that characteristic deceptive hidden strength; it's got an obvious strength instead. But enjoy it anyway!
i just gave up on finding a Tripel. For some reason they're unobtanium in my town (and liquor stores are hard to find). I'll enjoy it and hang with you folks anyways!