Wednesday, March 12, 2008

One of the best


Allagash brews a unique variety of traditional and experimental Belgian-style beers made with a dedication to craftsmanship and quality.

All of the bottled beers at Allagash are bottle conditioned. This means that just prior to bottling, a fresh dose of yeast is added, along with a measured amount of Candi Sugar. After bottling, the beers are moved into a temperature controlled cellar, where the yeast will actually begin a new fermentation in the bottle. This new fermentation naturally carbonates the beer, and greatly enhances the traditional Belgian character. It is a long, expensive and traditional process... but we think it is well worth it!


The beer I am reviewing is Allagash White and its a top Belgian white. These beers are brewed in Portland Maine and come in a 4-pack, not the usual 6er. The only thing I would change about the bottle is the twist off cap, other than that its a brown bottle just like the rest which is good. Just like the Hoegarden, it has puring instructions which tell you how to get good head. After pouring the first glass, its got a cloudy appereance like any unfiltered beer. The color is lighter than the other whites, its more on the yellow side. There is a wonderful aroma of spices given of by this brew and just smells very refreshing. The taste is spicier than others and has much less of a fruity taste. Its a pretty thick beer and it goes down really smooth. This is probably my favorite domestic belgian white. This one is a must try, with out thinking twice and if you don't like it I'll personally buy you some gross natty.


price for a 6 pack - none because its a 4 pack and youll find the price when you go pick it up

abv - 5%

1 comment:

altieria said...

Who knew you can find out so much information on all these different types of beer!