Allagash Confluence Ale

	Percentile
	96
	overall

Brewed by Allagash Brewing Company
Style: Belgian Ale
Portland, Maine USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	Seasonal	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
142	3.78/5.0	3.74/5.0	Special	7.4%	98.7	Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

Commercial Description:
Allagash Confluence Ale is created with a mixed fermentation; utilizing our house primary Belgian style yeast in combination with our proprietary Brettanomyces strain. The two yeast strains work in tandem creating a marriage between spice and fruit flavors that ultimately leave a lingering silky mouth feel. Confluence is brewed with a blend of both imported pilsner and domestic pale malts as well as a portion of caramel malt, resulting in a complex malty profile. Tettnang and East Kent Golding hops are added in the brew process to balance the intricate malty profile while adding a sweet and spicy citrus aroma. After fermentation, Confluence undergoes a lengthy aging process in stainless steel tanks to enhance the flavors. Prior to bottling, it is dry hopped with a Glacier hops, providing a pleasant balance of aromas. Confluence is then bottle conditioned and aged in our cellar prior to release. ABV: 7.5% Original Gravity: 1064 Recommended Cellaring Temp: 50°F Recommended Serving Temp: 40-50°F

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yespr (12175), Copenhagen O, Denmark

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	7/10	3/5	8/10	3/5	15/20

Sep 13, 2009

75 cL bottle. Pours cloudy yellow with a small white head. Aroma is milky and dry brettish. Spiced and light wheaty flavoured. Dry brett and fruity yeasty flavoured too. Smooth brettish flavoured finish.

Papsoe (14996), Frederiksberg, Denmark

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	8/10	3/5	8/10	3/5	15/20

Sep 13, 2009

Bottle 75 cl. Vintage 2009. Clear yellow with a dense white head. Wonderful Bretty aroma. Medium body, a little citrus and other fruits. Tart, Bretty notes. Dry finish with no real bitterness or sourness. But very fresh and drinkable. 130909

durhambeer (1215), Durham, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Sep 13, 2009

Whoa, this is good. Tried it from a bottle shared by OldStyleCubFan, but then had a full pour at Tyler’s two weeks later. Pours clear light golden with a lasting white head and nice lacing. Nose of brett and lemon and tons of fruit... more summery/tropical than expected. Not just lemon/citrus. Some bubblegum and apples and funky yeast. Lively palate. Nice and tart but with a dry finish. Reminded me of some Orvals I’ve had, but with a bit heavier palate and fruitier notes. I’m starting to think I might actually pay out close to $20 for a bottle.

jkaiser (220), Orlando, Florida, USA

3.7	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.7	7/10	3/5	7/10	3/5	17/20

Sep 10, 2009

I had this beer at the great lost bear in Portland ME. Great experience. I had it as part of my Belgium sample pack.

checkmatei1 (630), Willow Grove, Pennsylvania, USA

4.2	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.2	7/10	4/5	8/10	3/5	20/20

Sep 9, 2009

Bottle: Pours a straw yellow color with a nice white head. The aroma is yeast, funk, straw and apples. The flavor is sweet, yeast, slight hops, grass, straw, and fruit. Overall, a very smooth and tasty brew.

TURDFERGUSON (1603), Carrboro, North Carolina, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	16/20

Sep 9, 2009

Bottle shared by oscf. Thanks dude. Second time having this and it was just as good. This tastes similar to the first batch of interlude. As in, much more funky than the others. Fresh hops and tartness from the brett combine very nicely. lemony, bretty finish. Tasty, I’d like a bottle for the cellar.

Schroppfy (1813), Ohio, USA

4.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.4	10/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	18/20

Sep 7, 2009

I wish this wasn’t $17.99 I really do. Outstanding brett, beer experience. The aroma was perfection. The conditioning was spot on - vibrant and drinkable. The freshness of the tartness defines an excellent brett beer. Flavors of hay and grass intermingle wit ha soft sweetness. Wow. World class, if a bit aggressive. Fresh beyond compare (there with bits of floating debris in the billowing head!).

drfabulous (1243), Columbia, Missouri, USA

4.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4.1	8/10	4/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Sep 5, 2009

Aroma and initial taste of brett. Light red sour. Excellent pour. Lacing. Wow. The brett is working on this one. Fantastic beer.

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