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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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 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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 Oakes (8108), gone rambling, Cambodia
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/513/20
Aug 27, 2001  
Notably spicy aroma, and drinks just a little bigger than true session style.


 argo0 (6964), Washington DC, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Jun 16, 2003  
Hazy golden body with smallish off-white head. Aroma is sweet, clove, coriander, lemon, wheat. Taste is lightly sweet, some lemon sourness, light coriander, finishing herbal hoppy. Medium/light and watery body (not watery taste) makes for a pleasantly drinkable summer ale.


 jcwattsrugger (5541), Florida and, New Jersey, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Aug 22, 2005  
12 oz bottle pours an off white creamy head, color is hazy apricot. Aroma is sweet malty, followed by a like taste. Nice carbonation. Very similar to their White Beer.


 hopscotch (5507), Vero Beach, Florida, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/512/20
Jul 1, 2003    Updated: Jan 11, 2007
Bottle (batch #8)... RBSG2003... Hazy, light golden ale. Huge, white head that retains well. Good lacing. The nose is yeasty with notes of green apple and spices (clove, cinnamon and coriander?). The flavor is light and well-balanced. Lightly spiced and vineous. Light-bodied with a creamy mouthfeel and very soft carbonation. Short, refreshing finish.


 duff (5475), Surrey, Greater London, England
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
May 29, 2004  
750ml corked bottle. Definite Belgian character, really soft Belgian yeast, apple and lemons. Really soft mouthfeel, felt empty at times, but easy to drink.


 MartinT (5068), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/512/20
Jul 7, 2002  
Some earth-laden spices and tropical fruit…Nice yeast presence…Light summer…


 Cletus (5057), Connecticut, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/515/20
Jun 14, 2005  
750 ML bottle batch 7. Pours copper gold with a thin lasting head. Smells od coriander, oranges, bananas, spice. Tastes of pepper, sugar, coffee, toffee. Smooth finish.



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