Allagash White

Brewed by Allagash Brewing Company
Style: Belgian White (Witbier)
Portland, Maine USA

On tap Tria, Philly Beer Week. Nice cloudy straw yellow pour, light and summery, hints of lemon, some crispness. balanced, refreshing.

12oz Bottle. Crisp yeast and bread dough aroma, spritzed with orange oil and light spice. Pours an opaque pale sunshine yellow. Little head. Nice prickly carbonation. Flavor is a very soft, smooth quaffable cool wheat water. Winter wheat oils, lively yeast and accenting spice notes. Even on the palate. A light, older hop floral figure in the back. Heavily drinkable and paired nicely with smoked salmon bruschetta. A good rendition.

12 oz bottle. Hazy onion skin yellow with minimal head. Banana and spice are prominent in the aroma. Clove and coriander seem to be the dominant spice. A fairly “thick” smelling brew. Spicy, yeasty flavor with hints of sweetness are what you will get on tasting this one. Sweetness provided via banana and clove. Fairly wet mouth feel and crisp body. Not a huge fan but this is drinkable.

Pours (from a bottle) a nice golden color with a full white head, leaving a film behind on the rim of the glass. Very refreshing light bodied beer with a bit of spice. Not very complex but still works. Overall a decent beer.

On tap at Beer and Wine Boutique in Placerville. I’m not a huge fan of Witbiers, but this one was an improvement compared to ones I’ve had. Very limited carbination, although it has sizable head. The flavor was odd, and I couldn’t place it, largely because I had about 2 oz. to taste. It was ok.

franziskaner’s lighter American brother. slight cloudy yellow color, nice smooth fruit taste. very clean and refreshing. worth a try anytime

On Tap. Pours cloudy gold woth small white head. Aroma of citrus, grass, and yeast. Flavor of bananas and flora. Nice white.

Picked up a single 12-oz bottle at Flanagan’s Liquors in Appleton, Wisconsin. Pours a semi-clear golden pale brew with a fast dissolving white head that leaves behind a fine film and white ring. Aroma of light multi-grain malt, some citrus zest, light herbal spice, and a touch of banana esters. Taste is medium bodied, light carbonation with a more wit flavor than its aroma. More banana, yeast and clove flavors come out in the taste. Finish is semi-sweet, a little watery with a dry banana and yeast aftertaste flavor.