Allagash White

Brewed by Allagash Brewing Company
Style: Belgian White (Witbier)
Portland, Maine USA

Very good although probably overrated wit. I prefer Samuel Adams White Ale, for example. Anyway this one has severe citrus undertones not subtly masked by a traditional wheat taste. Pours a nice hazy yellow. Fairly thick white head, I may have made an over-aggressive pour. Overall a slight disappointment but worth giving a try if you see it lying around somewhere.

Wheat beers are definitely my favourite and this is a good tasting wheat beer. The only thing I was not to fond of, and hence a lower rating is the essence of spice. I felt there was way to much on the spice side such that it was a little overwhelming. So a decent wehat beer but a little to much spice.

A thin, antique white head atop an unfiltered light gold body, this white has very soft notes of clove, but a very pronounced, balanced crispness and a clean finish. You must get that yeast out from the bottom.

On tap at the North Star bar, Philadelphia. Pours a cloudy gold into the glass. Smells of bannana and corriander. Very creamy and refreshing with a fresh hop backbone. Solid white beer.

this beer had a really dirty after taste that sort of ruined it. I don’t think it was terrible, but there are so many better wits, especially for the price.

Bottle, shared last night. Somewhat hazy gold pour with a big white head. Yeast, bread, spices and sweet malts hit the nose. Flavor is very yeasty and bready. Pretty creamy mouthfeel. Well done style by Allagash.

Bottle: Pours a straw cloudy with minimal white head. Aroma is faint. Flavor is strong spice with citrus. Enjoyed very much.

Tap Capital Ale House downtown 08/26/2008. Lemmon, coriander, and spice aroma. Light yellow straw cloudy with small white head. Big Belgian yeast character with a moderate amount of graininess. Orange lemon zest. Light body with dry zesty finish.