Allagash Fluxus 2007

750ml caged&corked bottle. Pours a very cloudy, lovely gold with hints of orange. The head pours immense and soft and is comprised of very fine, small bubbles. The head slowly fades into a thin disc of white floating on top of the cloudy, deep gold. The aroma is spicy and doughy - a lovely bouquet of grain and esters. The rye has a definite character in the nose, but there are also other spicy notes: coriander and lavender (I suppose that last bit could be from the yarrow flowers?). There is also a decent bit of alcohol in the aroma. The flavor starts very flowery and sweet. The malts and rye have a very nice, subtle, bready taste that goes well with the flowery spices and peppery esters. There is a tinge of ethanol in the flavor, too (though not hot or solvent-like). The middle of the tongue picks up a pretty decent bitterness that is earthy and fruity. The finish is dry and leaves a spicy, peppery after-taste. The mouthfeel is soothing and creamy - medium in body and full of lively carbonation that tickles the tongue in spots but acquiesces into a dreamy silkiness in others. Overall, I was blown away. The rye and yarrow really deliver interesting and beautiful flavors. Wow.

750ml bottle. Pours hazy orange and golden in color with white head. Aroma yeasty, citrus and spicey. Taste sweet, spicey and yeasty with dry finsih, with lite alcohol burn. Another good one from Allagash!!!!

Pours beautifully. Yeasty, funky nose. Gives a superb flavor in the true style that Allagash brings. Smooth and tangy citric edge. Consistent and steady profile. Very vibrant. Excellent mouthfeel. This drinks beautifully and is easily one of the best Allagash offerings out there.

Richmond "industry" gathering. Medium gold with an orangish note. Floral and spice aroma. Flavor was of sweet light malth, and a dominating floral note that can be best described as, well, yarrow. Can’t say I would have pulled that flower necessarily on my own, but the power of suggestion is great. Nice.

Objectively speaking: A creative beast made by masterful hands. Experimental and passion worthy.
I like: Gorgeous pour, large fluffy white head. The yarrow works beautifully, there is great potential to this plant as a substitute to hops during the shortage. Dry, sharp palate despite the malt’s thickness and underlying sweetness. Balanced to perfection. Lasting finish, pungent, herbal, floral, lingering and complex. Generous cerealic chewiness. Just tasty and racy. Excellent lively mouthfeel.
I dislike: I’m very impressed. I wish I had gathered more from the rye, I never noticed it was there.