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RATINGS: 622   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.72   EST. CALORIES: 225   ABV: 7.5%
COMMERCIAL DESCRIPTION
Allagash Black, our new Belgian style stout, is brewed with German 2 row barley, Torrified wheat and oats, balanced by a large addition of Belgian dark candi to give the Black a full and silky mouthfeel. Roasted malts give this stout its classic chocolate, toast and malty taste, and contribute to chocolate notes and a hint of roasted coffee in the aroma. The Black is fermented with a Belgian yeast strain and refermented in the bottle with the methode champenoise to make this beer truly unique. Availability: 750 ml bottles, 5.17 gal kegs ABV: 7.5% Original Gravity: 1.072 Recommended Serving Temperature: 55°F Recommended Cellaring Temperature: 55°F


4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
tekhna (118) - California, USA - SEP 22, 2009
Wow. Pleasantly surprised by this beer. Served on draft. I tend not to like Belgian yeasts, so I wasn’t expecting to like this much, but the combination of the roasted malt with the yeast blended so well. Perhaps I’ve grown somewhat tired of conventional stouts, but the lack of an overt sweetness, and the melding of the elements of this beer made me enjoy something I otherwise might not.

2.8
   AROMA 5/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
harrisoni (9608) - Ashford, Kent, ENGLAND - SEP 18, 2009
Bottle at RBESG09 Grand tasting, Sheffield. Black with dark brown edges, lasting dark beige head. Dark malt aroma, some US hops. Pretty restrained, some nice sweetish malt, bit over the top.

4.1
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 17/20
nqualls (1452) - Nashville, Tennessee, USA - SEP 18, 2009

Source:8.5 ounce pour at the Brick Store Pub in Decatur.
Glass:Allagash Stem.
Appearance:Black pour with a 2 finger tan head.
Aroma:Roasted malt, a hint of alcohol and some residual sugars.
Flavor:Roasted malt with hints of chocolate and anise. Roasted malt dominates.
Palate:Medium/full body with soft carbonation.
Overall:Very impressive and relatively simple. Nothing out of place.

4.4
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 9/10   PALATE 5/5   OVERALL 18/20
bigrond (1216) - factoryville, Pennsylvania, USA - SEP 15, 2009
This beer was great. Pours dark and is silky smooth. The heavily roasted malts make the body of this beer really hold up against any stout. I’d have this one again.

3.8
   AROMA 9/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 15/20
joergen (13935) - Frederiksberg, DENMARK - SEP 14, 2009
Bottle at Papsø. Clear red brown coloured with a small beige head. Roasted aroma of liquorice and dried fruits with notes of dark chocolate. Roasted flavour of liquorice and dried fruits with notes of spices. Roasted finish of liquorice.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
Ungstrup (22906) - Oamaru, NEW ZEALAND - SEP 13, 2009
Bottled. A hazy deep red beer with a thin beige head. The aroma has notes of roasted malt, yeast, and some malt. The flavor is sweet with notes of roasted malt and a bit of fruit, leading to a dry roasted finish. Thanks Papsoe for sharing.

3.8
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
Pinball (7771) - Copenhagen, DENMARK - SEP 13, 2009
very dark red brown, smooth yellow head. aroma is very roasted, malty, flavor is licorice, roasted stuff, coffee?, caramel. very nice flavor.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 14/20
madsberg (7300) - Søborg, DENMARK - SEP 13, 2009
Bottled. Reddish brown coloured. Light brown head. Aroma of roast, burnt sugar, roast, yeast and light coffee. Flavour is roasty, spiced, has cocoa, yeast and light fruits. Medium bodied. Dry. Has a roasty bitterness in the end with a light sour note.


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