COOPERSTOWN, NY - Ommegang's newest Belgian-style brew is aptly named "Tripel Perfection." Ommegang's brewers have spent five years refining their ideas of what a "perfect" tripel would be. In the original style, a Belgian tripel is a strong golden ale, from 8.5% to10% ABV, with fruity flavors and aromas coming from the yeast. Tripels are simply brewed, but with great attention to detail. Ommegang Tripel Perfection goes beyond the exquisite attention to detail and adds spices to subtly enhance aromas and flavors. The result is a fine ale honoring Belgian brewing tradition, while also expanding on it in the new Ommegang tradition.

Ommegang Tripel Perfection will be introduced in upstate New York at the following times and places. Come try the beer, enjoy the food and music, and ask questions of Ommegang brewers who will be on hand.

9 pm - 12 am: Friday, April 30 - Alex and Ika's, Cooperstown, NY

First taste of Ommegang Tripel Perfection, all in bottle.

Music by Mike Fulner and the Burners. No cover charge.

All Ommegang bottles are $1 off.

9 pm - 2 am: Friday, April 30- Black Oak Tavern, Oneonta, NY

First time Ommegang Tripel Perfection is on draft.

Tripel Perfection sampling with a pairing menu (from 9 pm-10 pm)

Three bands, starting 10pm, $3 cover charge: Senseless Acts of Funk, Wine Cellar, MAE and Machine Gun Funk.

7 pm - 11pm: Saturday, May 1 - The Yum Yum Shack, Cooperstown, NY

A pairing menu with Ommegang Tripel Perfection in bottles and draft, and BPA, Rare Vos and Hennepin on draft.

Rich Mollin Trio plays from 7 pm - 10 pm. No cover charge.

7 pm - 10 pm: Friday, May 7- My Father's Place, Oneonta/Emmons, NY

Cheese and beer sampling from 6 pm - 8 pm.

Ommegang Tripel Perfection, BPA, Rare Vos and Witte on draft.

Folding Sky plays from 8 pm-10:30pm. No cover charge.

Brewery Ommegang opened in 1997 to craft-brew fine Belgian-style ales. The brewery creates five ales year-round as well as a range of specialty ales. The beers have won national following by connoisseurs of fine beer and are distributed in over 40 states. Ommegang production and sales continue to grow rapidly and the company is in the process of significant physical expansion to meet growing demand. The brewery is located on a 136-acre farmstead in Cooperstown, New York and offers free daily tours and tastings, as well as a well-stocked brewery store and an online store. Ommegang is open every day of the year except for Christmas Eve day, Christmas Day, Thanksgiving Day, and New Year's Day. For more info, contact info, call 1-800-544-1809, or visit www.ommegang.com. Ommegang is a member of the Duvel family of fine beers.