Allagash White

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

Bottle bought to try to convert a Blue Moon (by Coors) fan. Color is cloudy pale straw color with a thin layer of white dissipating head, spotty lacing. Nose is orange citrus and spices. Flavor is sweet wheat and cereal malts with citrus hop flavors, hints of light spices such as coriander and cinnamon, finishes slightly sweet. Medium body, mild carbonation, slick texture. A sweet and tasty witbier full of citrus and wheat tones, great ’gateway’ craft beer for the style that is smooth and easy drinking, see you later Blue Moon!

I may have simply gotten a bad bottle here. Pale and cloudy with a small head. A white should raise a bigger head, so points off there. Aroma is overwhelmingly sour. Almost like a lambic, but with some yeasty earthiness. Flavor is not too bad. Very mild and drinkable, yet spicy. Very drinkable, but lacking something.

Pours a pale yellow with a slight white head. Aroma is of orange, hops, wheat. Taste is about the same, rather watery, but very drinkable.

Draft at Teller’s of Hyde Park, Cincinnati. Pours a murky golden-brown with almost no head, but what’s there is white and leaves a small ring around the edge. Plenty of sediment floating around. Not pretty-looking. Aroma of wheat, orange citrus, coriander, grains, and yeast. Flavor follows suit well, and the orange citrus notes increase in both as the beer warms. Also notes of wheat, yeast, spices, malts, and grains. Medium-bodied with light carbonation and a wheaty mouthfeel. Quick finish. Something hints at being tart or sour but is restrained. Not bad at all for the style.

Slightly hazy yellow in the glass. Aromas of citrus, spice, and wheat. Light and crisp on the palate with a clean finish. Very enjoyable.

pours hazy golden with medium white head. aroma is crisp citrus, some spice, sweet sugars, yeast. drinks light and fruity with some citrus, spices, candied sugars, a bit of sweet malt, and yeast.

Draft at redlight redlight. Pours a cloudy bright, pale yellow. Very nice nose. Strong notes of clover and dandelion. Overall very reminiscent of wild flowers and early summer. Definite notes of coriander and orange peel. Hints of sweet honey in the flavor, though simultaneously surprisingly dry. Very smooth. One of my favorites in this style.

Pours a cloudy golden yellow color, decent fluffy but rapidly dissipating head. Nice rich flavors that consist of citrusy lemon and orange. Aroma has hints of spices (coriander, clove, nutmeg). Crisp, dry mouthfeel and dry finish. Very drinkable and refreshing.