Allagash Four - Allagash Brewing Company

kangarooAdam59

Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

This is my first ever quadrupel, so here goes (Batch 27):

I decided to use a snifter and a chalice. The first portion was poured into a snifter and the second portion was poured into the chalice.

A: The head definitely lasts way longer in the snifter, and is much larger. The body is darker as well. A nice soft white coat of a film appears across the top of the body of the portion poured into the chalice. Both bodies are too hazy for any carbonation to be seen rising. Barely any lacing is left in both glasses.

S: the same in both, raisin, that Belgian yeastiness, some light sugars, and light some banana.

T: the same in both glasses with the previously mentioned flavors combining subtley.

M: heavy and a bit sharp here and there. This is not very drinkable and am feeling my palate is wrecked after this bad boy.

O: since I'm new to this beer called a "quadrupel," I figure I'd like to come back to this after I've tasted other quadrupels, and when I'm ready to shell out $16.00 for a bomber of this beast.

Serving type: bottle

11-01-2012 16:52:01 | More by kangarooAdam59

tadmuchowski

District of Columbia

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

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dbrauneis

New Jersey

3.99/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Bottle from 2007

A: Pours a murky mahogany in color with light amounts of visible carbonation and some orange + brown highlights. The beer has a half finger tall soapy beige head that quickly reduces to an extremely thin ring at the edges of the glass. Minimal amounts of lacing are observed.

S: Moderate to strong aromas of dark fruits, spices, and Belgian yeast. Lighter aromas of toffee malt sweetness.

T: Upfront there is a light to moderate flavor of toffee malt sweetness which lasts throughout the taste of the beer. That is combined with moderate to strong flavors of dark fruits (fig) and spices (cinnamon and clove). There is a light to moderate presence of Belgian yeast and just a hint of bitterness in the finish that fades quickly.

M: Slightly heavier than medium bodied with light amounts of carbonation. Light amounts of dryness and alcohol warming in the finish.

O: This beer aged really well, it picked up some definite hints as if it had been barrel aged over the years and I think the sweetness has increased and it has mellowed overall. Very enjoyable, can't believe I let this one cellar so long before reviewing it.

Serving type: bottle

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California

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

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New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2%

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New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -2%

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Florida

4/5  rDev -2%

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Texas

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

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Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%

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California

4/5  rDev -2%

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4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

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4/5  rDev -2%

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4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

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Maine

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

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Maine

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

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Missouri

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

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Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -20.3%

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California

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

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New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

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New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

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New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

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3.5/5  rDev -14.2%

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4/5  rDev -2%

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4.25/5  rDev +4.2%

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Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +10.3%

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