Showing posts with label Allagash. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Allagash. Show all posts

Thursday, November 17, 2011

Allagash Curieux


Allagash Curieux - 11% abv. This is simply the best bourbon ale I have ever tasted. Allagash ages their Tripel (which I also adore) for 8 weeks in Jim Beam Bourbon barrels. Although it's a bourbon strong ale, there is nothing overpowering with this beer. It's gorgeous, smooth, and astoundingly drinkable. Won bronze at the World Beer Cup in '07, but I'm certain gold is in its near future.
Beer Bloggles Score: 93%

Wednesday, November 16, 2011

Allagash Dubbel

Allagash Dubbel - 7% abv. Winning Gold at the '08 World Beer Cup, Allagash nails a proper Belgium style Dubbel, a somewhat strong brown ale. Full bodied, lots of subtle flavors, yet nothing overpowering.
Beer Bloggles Score: 86%

Thursday, October 27, 2011

Allagash Victor Ale

Allagash Victor Ale - 9.0% abv. Belgium style ale brewed with cabernet franc grapes in a highly limited annual release from the Allagash Tribute Series. I expected an unpleasant grape-flavored lambic, but instead surprisingly found a high quality Belgium-style ale with delicate notes of mild wine in a beautiful balance that finishes slightly spicy and tart. Well done Allagash!
Beer Bloggles Score: 91%

Tuesday, October 25, 2011

Allagash Four Ale



Allagash Four Ale - 10% abv. Brewed with four malts, four sugars, four hop varieties, and fermented guess how many times? FOUR.  Guess what... it's a Belgium style Quadruple. Receiving a bronze in 2007 at the GABF, it's a brilliant quad knock-off. If you can find it, buy it and try it. If you can't, go to the brewery in Portland, ME and get in on the free tasting. Yes, that's a free beer tasting. 
Beer Bloggles Score: 82%