 Goodgrief (1068), Middletown, Delaware, USA
Sep 3, 2007
A nice attempt at a Belgian. I say that because, unlike other NA makers of Belgian ales (Ommegang and Unibroue particularly), you don’t forget with this one that you are NOT drinking a "real" Belgian. The beer poured with a HUGE foamy head that was impressive. The mouthfeel was a tad on the carbonated side and the aroma was spicey. The taste was good...not overdone on Belgian sugary goodness...but a little lacking in complexity and fullness compared to the "real deal". A funky yeasty taste was also noticeable...with mild hops and spices discernible.
garthicus (595), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Nov 30, 2008 Appearance: Murky ruby brown, small head. Aroma: Smoke and malt, some tiny amount of hops detected too. Flavour: Bitter with malt, peppers and dark fruit. Quite a dry finish
drjay44 (224), Colorado, USA
Nov 26, 2008 25 oz. bottle .Batch 70. Pours a thick, lasting, tan head of good duration, some minimal lacing....over a dark coppery brown body....nose of malts in multiple layers with some hop spice, bit of cherry, not sweet.... taste is initially rather light, then sweet malts, with some further fruits, raisin and cherry, finishes with lingering hop bitterness....mouth feel is a little lighter than expected. 11/26/2008
daknole (1122), Plantation, Florida, USA
Nov 21, 2008 Brown pour. Small tan head. Aroma is chocolate, cherries, some toffee and yeast. Flavor is sweetish, honey, yeast and some sweet malt. Nice beer from USA.
tarheels86 (167), Chapel Hill, North Carolina, USA
Nov 20, 2008 Poured into Chimay chalice. Pours a dark, cloudy amber with a small but long-lasting head. Aroma is milk chocolate, dark fruits (black cherries), yeast. Initial taste is a bit watery and bland but then turns more refined. Lots of malt and brown sugar and good balancing hops. Yeast is not too prevalent unlike abbey dubbels. Aftertaste is dry and long-lasting but pleasant. Lacing is most excellent.
elihapa (407), Hawaii, USA
Oct 28, 2008 Bomber. Pours a crimson brown with a large creamy head. Aroma of soft malt, caramel and dark fruits. Flavor is soft and well blended, and there is a surprisingly nice touch of hops in there for complexity. As is Allagash’s trademark style, this brew is subtle, soft, and tremendously drinkable. It is clearly the blend of a true brewmaster.
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