Allagash Odyssey - Allagash Brewing Company

JosephLondon

Texas

4.93/5  rDev +15.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

BSDAs are hard to master but when one is, I don't think there is a better beer. I had high expectations for this beer and they have been met and surpassed.

The appearance is a deep ruby brown with a light brown, stubborn head that refuses to budge which floats atop. In the several minutes it has taken the head to recede, it has left its signature of rings on the glass.

The smell is a perfect and well-balanced blend of fresh, ripe fruit and malt. However, the taste is where this beer is king. The complexity of a good BSDA is so meticulous it is impossible to decipher what and how much.

Let's see. There is pear, plum and raisin. I detect green apple, slight molasses as well as a touch of clove and cinnamon.

The mouthfeel is satin on the tongue. It is light, fluffy and silky. It caresses the taste buds upon its departure and while making its journey to its resting place. Just if it were thicker it would have the ultimate score.

Drinkability?: I just finished a 750 ml bottle. Too bad there isn't a store I can get another open at 1:37am

Serving type: bottle

12-27-2009 07:41:55 | More by JosephLondon

SpdKilz

Illinois

4/5  rDev -6.5%

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kell50

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

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NorCalBeer

California

4/5  rDev -6.5%

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cnbrown313

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

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bostonryan

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -6.5%

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afrokaze

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

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klawburke

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

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jplopez21

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

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bcostner1

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -6.5%

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SkiBum22

New York

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

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Absolut

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

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lupercmda

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

05-14-2013 01:46:55 | More by lupercmda

willjschmidt

California

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

05-13-2013 02:24:03 | More by willjschmidt

purdueflyguy

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -12.4%

05-13-2013 01:35:53 | More by purdueflyguy

zillo043068

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

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JSouth

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +11%

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hawkmage

California

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

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Phillyz

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

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ubufan2112

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

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HopNuggets

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

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SHerninko

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -6.5%

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Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +16.8%

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ItalianHopHead203

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

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vfgccp

New York

4.55/5  rDev +6.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Dec 2011 bottle opened May 2013.

A - Beautiful looking brew. Dark walnut body with ice tea and cranberry highlights. Fluffy off-white head with poor lace and ok retention.

S - Dark grains, toasted Eggo waffles, maple syrup, toasted marshmallows, booze.

T - Oak, honey, toasted coconut, rye bread crust, caramel, toasted whole wheat, vanilla, almond, tiramisu. Complex with great integration, and not overly sweet.

M - Medium frame. Nice smoothness.

O - The beer really opens up close to room temperature. Great balance and complexity.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 02:24:36 | More by vfgccp