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Allagash Victoria Ale

Allagash Victoria Ale

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A Belgian Strong Ale brewed by
Allagash Brewing Company

Portland, Maine USA

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1803.58/5.03.57/5.0Special9%72.1 Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler P  Stats

Commercial Description:
To create Victoria Ale, the brewers drew on references to Bucchus, the Thracian god of wine, in the history and artwork of the Victoria Mansion as inspiration for this new beer. One hundred pounds of chardonnay grapes were brought in, crushed on site and added directly to the mash. With a focus on the subtle wine-like character of the grapes, the 9.0% ABV brew boasts a pale copper color, Belgian yeast influence and a medium body with a long finish.

For every bottle of Victoria Ale sold, Allagash Brewing Co. will donate $1 to the restoration of this historic building.

We bottled it in February of '06. 451 cases (6 bottles in each case) were bottled.

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 Vac (2231), San Diego, California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/513/20

Mar 9, 2008  
Pours with a crystal clear, golden body topped by a hick quickly disappearing head with some lacing. Sweet and malty with a grassy note. Not much else to it. Light, crisp and a touch dry.

 Floback (237), N-town, Florida, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/57/103/516/20
Aug 12, 2008  
Pint bottle from Knightly Spirits. Pours a golden color and a nice fingernail of white head. The aroma is reminiscent of a saison with wheat and sour yeast notes. Flavors are grainy, dark fruits, mild yeast, slightly metallic with tangy, vinous fruits in the finish. I find I enjoy the taste more as it adjusts to room temperature. Medium body and medium carbonation. Not bad, could be a great session Belgian Strong if it wasn’t so expensive.


 pnista (884), Bloomington, Indiana, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/513/20
Aug 11, 2008  
Thanks for sharing Yaniv! Pale orange yellow with a ring of white head. Sweet appley grapey light malt. Not a ton of depth. No alcohol to speak of. Creamy full body. Higher carbonation. Big sweet creamy body with some champagne-like aspects. A bit of spice. Some smaller acidity, fruity finish.


 General_Gao (2434), Iowa City, Iowa, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/104/517/20
Jul 28, 2008  
750ml bottle. Pleasant aroma of clove, lime, champaign, vanilla, and subdued nutmeg. Poured a hazy light orange color. The head was bubbly, white, and retained its height well. Not much lace was left behind. Medium bodied and a little chalky with some delicate sweetness up front and a dry finish. Spices dominated the flavor, particularly clove, but there was also a distinct champaign note, citrus, and a hint of pineapple. Delicious.


 markwise (257), Orlando, Florida, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Jul 28, 2008  
Pours a hazy yellow color with a tiny, shy white head. The aroma is of some malt with tart white grapes and a twinge of honey. The flavor has the malt with an appropriate balance, some sour white grape notes, and a nice tart finish.


 kiefdog (390), Tampa, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Jul 27, 2008  
75cl bottle courtesy of markwise. Pours a hazy bright yellow with thin white head. Aroma is sweet and malty with notes of bread, caramel, and honey. Even smells just a little sour. Flavor is also sweet and malty with some toffee, apple, and pear notes. Slightly tart, especially before it starts to warm. Medium body with a sweet finish.




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