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Allagash Interlude

Allagash Interlude - Belgian Strong Ale

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99
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Brewed by Allagash Brewing Company
Style: Belgian Strong Ale

Portland, Maine USA

bottled
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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
4253.93/5.03.91/5.0Special9.5%97.2Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
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Interlude- somewhere between the leap and the landing. It’s a jazz solo, the riffing, the unexpected improvisation. Rooted in a Belgian theme, Interlude soars from a second fermentation with our own Brettanomyces yeast. Then takes five in French oak wine barrels that once cellared fine Merlots and Sirahs. And then bottle conditioning. In all, an outrageous effort to make a bottle of beer. But then, if you prefer to swing with magnificent red wine notes and funky farmhouse flavors dancing in the undercurrents of a crisp, remarkable brew, then Interlude has that thing. C’est le gout, toujours! It’s the taste that is always an adventure.
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 heykevin (1269), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/515/20
Oct 9, 2007  
Deep golden. Sharp carbonation, nice sticky head. Big bretty nose, with orange rind and citrus. Some sweetness, light red wine (syrah) notes. Flavor starts as a tug of war between sweet malts, red wine notes and brett, which totally takes the prize and leaves a long bretty finish. Very nice.


 Dedollewaitor (3625), Odense, Denmark
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/104/517/20
Oct 7, 2007  
34 US dollar bottle (75cl), Odense/Denmark. Amazing unclear orange with a red hew & fine lasting white head that drags handsome lacings. The aroma itself was teriffic. Oak, wood, yeast, alcohol, sugar, hops, vinous wine. Wonderful fruityness. Very smooth & soft body. The finish lasted like forever & gave a light warmth. So nice...


 GeneralGao (3051), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/517/20
Oct 1, 2007  
750 ml bottle. 2007 vintage. Poured a slightly hazy orange color. Head was white and bubbly with decent retention. A bit of lace was left behind on the glass at the end. Funky brett aroma accented by light apple. Tasted of clove, white wine, and again, funky brett. There was also a pleasant cereal grain flavor. Excellent beer.


 porterhouse (1148), Alna, Maine, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/517/20
Sep 30, 2007  
(750 ml bottle (2005) from <A HREF=http://www.ratebeer.com/Place/maine/freeport/derosier’s/4797.htm target=blank>Derosier’s, cellared for 1 year after purchase) Nice, interesting but not great ...Pours hazy lightly crimson amber with a small off-white head. Aroma surprisingly "flat" - I got just lilies and some sweet candyish malt, but kind of had to dig. Mouthfeel lightly fizzy, medium-full, nothing really remarkable. Flavor is initially quite heavy on the Merlot and Sirah, eventually giving way to more sourness. I found the sourness sort of acidic and biting. It is somewhat countered by light grapeiness and some light malt sweetness but not quite enough. For all they went through to make this I think it ultimately wasn’t quite worth it.


 ante (2904), Stockholm, Sweden
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/515/20
Sep 30, 2007  
hazy golden with a low white foam. Fruity and tart aroma of bretts, citrus, white grapes and wood. Full and lively flavour of citric fruit, wild yeast, wood and white wine. Full bodied with a prickly carbonation. Long fresh finish of lemon and green grapes. Nice one


 ChristianSA (368), Copenhagen, Denmark
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/105/516/20
Sep 26, 2007  
Bottle enjoyed with blackbread and aged camembert. Clear amber red with small cream colored head with good retention. Aroma of marzipan, decomposing apples and some balsamic vinegar balanced by sweet fruitiness. Very full flavoured and tart with remarkable bitterness. Almonds and alcohol leading to a dry and warming finish. Full mouth feel and soft delightful carbonation. Very interesting and tasty ale that could use more complexity in the flavor at first, but grows on you aas you get down the bottle. Good introduction to sour ales IMO.


 JMFG (1514), Florida, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/516/20
Sep 15, 2007  
2007. Acquired in trade with mj. Copper color with a slight haze. Moderately thick uneven off-white head. Aroma gives off a lot of fruity yeast aromas and a bit of a mild earthy funk. Thick palate and the carbonation springs nicely from under the thickness. Good fruity mix of Belgain malts and light funk to start the taste. The finish is a little spicy and funky, and the alcohol is a bit detectable. Overall, a well-made Belgain, but not my favorite Allagash.


 Ty5592 (1015), Lansdale, Pennsylvania, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Sep 14, 2007  
Draft. Apricot orange color. Aroma was fruity with yeast and mild sour notes. Fruity with the flavors of oranges,plums, and breet mixing together. Like wine in some aspects. Dry light tart finish.



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