Allagash Hugh Malone from Allagash Brewing Company

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	85
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Brewed by Allagash Brewing Company
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Portland, Maine USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Ratings Average Score Seasonal ABV Style Pctl Serve in
250 3.47/5.0 3.45/5.0 Special 8.5% 65.8 Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
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Commercial Description:
The base of the beer includes English two-row malt and pale crystal malts, establishing an understated sweetness. To give Hugh Malone its hop character we use generous portions of Simcoe hops at three points in the brewing process. To begin with, we use a technique referred to as first wort hopping, in which Simcoe is added to the sweet wort as it enters the kettle. When the wort comes to a boil in the kettle we add Warrior hops, adding another layer to the bitterness of the beer. Later in the brewing process we steep a large amount of Simcoe in the whirlpool to impart a distinct hop aroma. Finally, during secondary fermentation in our conditioning tanks, we dry hop the beer, which instills a hoppy aroma with notes of pine and grapefruit. This 8.5 % ABV ale has a malty palate and a pronounced bitterness. It has a pleasant dry, hoppy finish. Original Gravity: 1080 by volume. Recommended Serving Temp: 45 degrees to 50 degrees F. Recommended Cellaring Temp: 55 degrees F

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DrDavid (957), Johnson, Vermont, USA

3.4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.4	7/10	3/5	7/10	4/5	13/20

Jan 19, 2009

Bottle. Hoppy spicy aroma. Light orange body, huge dense rocky white head. One of the better and more interesting Allagash offerings. Flavor is fruity and hoppy, refreshing, and for a change not too sweet.

joaj34 (3), USA
does not count

0.5	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
0.5	1/10	1/5	1/10	1/5	1/20

Jan 10, 2009

I don’t know how much of a stron ale it really is, but either way, the Hugh Malone is good. Maybe not $15 good, though...

fordest (1954), Santee/San Diego, California, USA

4	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
4	8/10	3/5	8/10	4/5	17/20

Jan 3, 2009

750 ml bottle. Red pour with nice head. Aromas were sweet malt and some spice. Flavors moved into fruity and still spicy. Very good beer.

KimJohansen (6645), Copenhagen V, Denmark

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	6/10	3/5	6/10	3/5	13/20

Dec 31, 2008

Cloudy amber with large off white head. Spicy aroma with toasted malt and alcohol notes. Flavour is somewhat sweet with yeasty and malty notes.

drfabulous (1212), Columbia, Missouri, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	6/10	3/5	17/20

Dec 27, 2008

More of a Saison than the Belgian Strong Ale it claims. Fruity. Spices. Light body. Good, but maybe not one of the best Allagash offers.

EithCubes (2140), Indiana, USA

3.9	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.9	8/10	5/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Dec 23, 2008

Corked and caged bottle. Nice big soapy hop nose, lychee, caramel, grapefruit, and pine; flowery and fruity tones from a mystery hop [= Simcoe – need more!]. Hazy dark urine pour with a huge, perfectly creamy and rocky lacing white head. Just gorgeous. Taste is brutally hoppy, very bitter and drenched in sweaty caramel. Light resin and cat pee. Grape skins, orange rinds, and light Belgian yeast. Medium body, dry fruity-hoppy end. Really enjoyed it, but needed to split it with someone else.

CamdenD (606), Madrid, Spain

3.1	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.1	6/10	3/5	6/10	4/5	12/20

Dec 22, 2008 Updated: Dec 24, 2008

Another good take by Allagash on a belgian style ale. This one, though, is definitely not worth the price-tag. Allagashs "normal" offerings are far more impressive and cost-effective. Yeah, this one tastes Belgian.

marcus (1821), Sacramento, California, USA

3.6	Aroma	Appearance	Flavor	Palate	Overall
3.6	6/10	4/5	7/10	4/5	15/20

Dec 5, 2008

This golden ale poured with a magnificent bubbly of-white head and a fruity aroma. There is a nice caramel malt base enhanced with spices and significant carbonation. The finish is sour peach with a warming alcohol trail.

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