Wednesday, January 29, 2025

Allagash White Belgian-style Wheat Beer


 Allagash White Belgian-style Wheat Beer.

5.2 % ABV, 13 IBU, Allagash Brewing, Portland, ME.

Allagash returned to our market after an absence of over 20 years recently. My first review of this beer was way back in 2003. As with the Tripel, I’m going to leave that one behind and take new notes. 

Clear, bright pale golden color, large and lasting ivory head. 

In the nose: blast of citrus and spice starts it off, coriander joining right in. Lovely, delightful stuff. 

In the mouth: crisp, refreshing, delicious. Slightly sweet a touch floral and fruity. Light bodied, smooth, exquisitely downable. Perfect rendition of this beautiful Belgian style.

I wondered why they needed to add the word “hazy” to the label description when the contents of my glass was so very clear. Then, I emptied out the remains of the can. Well, there you are! Were you hiding from me? 

Allagash White features a refreshing balance of citrus and spice. Wheat, coriander, and Curaçao orange peel round out the flavor of this pale straw-colored, hazy beer.

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