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Allagash Summer Ale

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Allagash Summer Ale

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A Belgian Ale formerly brewed by
Allagash Brewing Company

Portland, Maine USA

bottled
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1953.42/5.03.41/5.0Summer5%82 Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
Allagash Speciale Reserve is a refreshing, light-copper colored beer brewed in the tradition of the Belgian ales of Brabant. We brew it in limited quantities each spring, and its distinctive toasted malt flavor, and herbal and fruit bouquet make it a perfect beer for a warm summer day. Suggested Food Pairings: Enjoy Allagash Speciale Reserve on its own, or with a light appetizer. Also try pairing it with shellfish, such as the traditional Belgian dish, Moules-frites . Serving/Pouring Suggestions: Allagash Speciale Reserve is re-fermented in the bottle in the traditional Methode Champenoise, and therefore contains a natural yeast sediment. Allow the bottle to rest upright for a few minutes prior to serving, then carefully decant the beer off the yeast. Style: Brabant Style Ale (Belgian Pale) Available In: 750 ml Bottle - Seasonal Alcohol Content: 5% ABV Original Gravity: 1047 Recommended Serving Temperature: 45-60 degrees F Recommended Cellaring Temperature: 55 degrees F (Not recommended for long periods of cellaring)

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 golubj (963), Redwood City, California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Dec 1, 2007  
Draft at the Blind Tiger, thanks to MaxDaddy. Brown pour with only a little head. The aroma was bready, slightly earthy malt and grain. The flavor is the same with some yeastiness. Alright, but more of a summer wheat beer than a belgian ale.


 puzzl (1715), New York, New York, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/102/516/20
Nov 30, 2007  
Tap at Blind Tiger. Lightly bready, waffle, cheesy aroma. Balanced and dry. Amber colored with a small head. Slightly belgian yeast, with a wet, unassertive, dried prune taste. Unexciting.


 PilsnerPeter (1376), Flushing, New York, USA
2.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/511/20
Nov 28, 2007  
Tap at Blind Tiger: (Courtesy of MaxDaddy) Deep hazy orange with a thin white head. Mild wheat malt aroma, with a hint of subdued lemon peel and yeast. The flavor has a musty lemon peel character, along with mild yeast presence and a very weak finish. Very mild overall. Simple, not much to it.


 LyndaNova (465), Manchester, New Hampshire, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/514/20
Nov 21, 2007  
Cold 12oz bottle: Pours a medium orange color with microsediment and a quickly dissipating alabaster head that leaves a thin film and a ring. Aroma is of light malts, light spice, light fruits and light brown sugar with grassy notes. Taste is of bread/dough and subtle, grassy hops. Light to medium body and smooth with low carbonation. Ending is of light brown sugar notes.


 Tmoney99 (3503), Cincinnati, Ohio, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/515/20
Oct 14, 2007  
Bottle from Belmont Party. Poured hazy amber color with a large fizzy white head that was mostly lasting with good lacing. Moderate yeasty orange citrus aroma. Light to medium body. Medium citrus sweet flavor with a medium sweet finish of moderate duration. My expectations where met.




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