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Allagash Summer Ale

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2013.39/5.03.37/5.0Summer5%84.6Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
Allagash Speciale Reserve is a refreshing, light-copper colored beer brewed in the tradition of the Belgian ales of Brabant. We brew it in limited quantities each spring, and its distinctive toasted malt flavor, and herbal and fruit bouquet make it a perfect beer for a warm summer day. Suggested Food Pairings: Enjoy Allagash Speciale Reserve on its own, or with a light appetizer. Also try pairing it with shellfish, such as the traditional Belgian dish, Moules-frites . Serving/Pouring Suggestions: Allagash Speciale Reserve is re-fermented in the bottle in the traditional Methode Champenoise, and therefore contains a natural yeast sediment. Allow the bottle to rest upright for a few minutes prior to serving, then carefully decant the beer off the yeast. Style: Brabant Style Ale (Belgian Pale) Available In: 750 ml Bottle - Seasonal Alcohol Content: 5% ABV Original Gravity: 1047 Recommended Serving Temperature: 45-60 degrees F Recommended Cellaring Temperature: 55 degrees F (Not recommended for long periods of cellaring)
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 PilsnerPeter (2667), Flushing, New York, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
Nov 28, 2007  
Tap at Blind Tiger: (Courtesy of MaxDaddy) Deep hazy orange with a thin white head. Mild wheat malt aroma, with a hint of subdued lemon peel and yeast. The flavor has a musty lemon peel character, along with mild yeast presence and a very weak finish. Very mild overall. Simple, not much to it.


 LyndaNova (497), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Nov 21, 2007  
Cold 12oz bottle: Pours a medium orange color with microsediment and a quickly dissipating alabaster head that leaves a thin film and a ring. Aroma is of light malts, light spice, light fruits and light brown sugar with grassy notes. Taste is of bread/dough and subtle, grassy hops. Light to medium body and smooth with low carbonation. Ending is of light brown sugar notes.


 Tmoney99 (4792), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/515/20
Oct 14, 2007  
Bottle from Belmont Party. Poured hazy amber color with a large fizzy white head that was mostly lasting with good lacing. Moderate yeasty orange citrus aroma. Light to medium body. Medium citrus sweet flavor with a medium sweet finish of moderate duration. My expectations where met.


 kp (8500), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/510/20
Sep 1, 2007  
Name: Special Reserve
Date: 04/03/2003
Mode: Bottle
Source: Ale Atlanta

hazy yellow, whispy white head, sweet malty flavor, touch of spicyness

Aroma: 5/10; Appearance: 5/10; Flavor: 5/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 10/20
Rating: 2.6/5.0
Score: *4
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mcallister (30), Dayton, Ohio, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/104/516/20
Jun 16, 2007  
Cloudy copper orange with some ruby at the edges. Carbonation is heavy and is highly populated in clumps toward the top of the glass. Nice white head is crisp and fine and has good retention. Fruit galore in the nose. Green apple, apple cider, pear, peach, spicey and herbacious, and showings of apricot. Fruit bomb just great smelling. Not at all what I expected in the taste. Cramel malt is chewy, heavy, and thick. Chewy mouthfeel yet light and spritzey. Still overly suprised with the depth of malt which wasn’t noticeable in the aroma. Fruit is much more laid back in the mouth then compared to the nose. Not enormously complex but genuinely refreshing. More pear than apple unlike the nose. Nice zesty finish.


 nolankowal (855), Columbus, Ohio, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/516/20
Apr 23, 2007  
4 year old bottle shared by shared by shigadeyo, thanks again! Hazy orange pour with an off white head. Aromas of yeast, pale malt, light citrus, and spice. Flavors were mainly pale malts, yeast and some spices...perhaps a bit of grass. SMooth and soft mouthfeel with a slight boozey quality and a sweet finish. Not bad.


 shigadeyo (2263), Harrison, Ohio, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
Apr 5, 2007  
Allagash Speciale Reserve Ale (Batch #8 from 2003?)

Date: 3/28/2007
Serving: 750 mL corked and caged bottle (brought by me).
Event: Columbus Wednesday night tasting.
Location: nolankowal’s place.

Tasting Notes
Aroma: Fruity with some herb and spices. Slight oxidization noticeable as well.
Appearance: Murky golden color with a small white crown and some suspended yeast specks (this stuff had been rolling around in a cooler all day).
Flavor: Light malts, fruit, and spice.
Palate: Medium to light body and generously carbonated.
Overall: Refreshing and crisp. Not too bad for a 3-4 year old bottle of Wit beer! It has been stored in a refigerator ever since it arrived at the store I got it from, so I think that helped...


 sliffy (2012), Columbus, Ohio, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/515/20
Mar 29, 2007  
Speciale Reserve Bottle that I’m told is 4 years old, shared by shigadeyo: Pours a hazy gold, with a white head. Aroma, some pale malts, spice, some grassy and herbal notes. Flavor, some light malts, bready, some spice. Pretty good for a 4 year old belgian ale.



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