Allagash Victor Ale - Allagash Brewing Company

GeezLynn

Minnesota

2.98/5  rDev -24%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5

Darker copper color poured without much head. Pleasant, interesting smell, medium malts and lots of fruit - apple, green grape, melon. Flavor-wise this beer had a nice malt base, but was way too fruity for my tastes. White wine flavors really dominated the beer inside and out. Sweet, very tart and lots of carbonation. Drinkable..not so much. More of a slow sipper. Definitely better than the Victoria, which to me is almost like drinking a chardonnay-beer mix, but not what I would look for in this style.

Serving type: on-tap

07-13-2009 01:39:27 | More by GeezLynn

nmann08

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-14-2013 22:25:11 | More by nmann08

lostandwandering

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-12-2013 21:55:27 | More by lostandwandering

kirkse

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +2%

06-11-2013 03:08:26 | More by kirkse

Janeinma

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-10-2013 01:31:08 | More by Janeinma

trevorpost

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-09-2013 03:31:56 | More by trevorpost

savagepm

Colorado

4/5  rDev +2%

06-07-2013 23:12:23 | More by savagepm

sendbeer

Georgia

4/5  rDev +2%

06-04-2013 23:03:18 | More by sendbeer

Anonymous1

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

06-01-2013 05:09:36 | More by Anonymous1

GarthDanielson

New Hampshire

3.68/5  rDev -6.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

2013 Vintage. Poured from a bottle into a snifter, the beer is a muddled, rose-tinged copper coloring with a bubbly, frothy, off-white head that sits a consistent half an inch on the surface. Aromas of semisweet fruity notes, like a Blush or Rose wine. Some subtle spice highlights, as well. Subtle nose. Flavors are well blended, with a rich, tangy sweet grape profile. Highlights of earth and wood throughout, with a tartness that underlies it all. The carbonation and crisp body keep this brew light in mouth while you drink. Slightly boozy berry and grape aftertaste, with hints of clove and all spice. The beer has an effervescent, slightly dry finish. Tasty brew, and surprisingly easy to drink.

Serving type: bottle

05-31-2013 23:43:30 | More by GarthDanielson

Dyelawn

Maine

4/5  rDev +2%

05-26-2013 04:55:07 | More by Dyelawn

thegerm87

Connecticut

3.5/5  rDev -10.7%

05-24-2013 21:47:53 | More by thegerm87

Dirksen

California

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-24-2013 19:25:38 | More by Dirksen

ummswimmin

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +8.4%

05-23-2013 23:35:44 | More by ummswimmin

Jonada

New Jersey

3.85/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

750ml bottle. 2012 vintage. Served in the DFH signature glass

Appearance: Pours a murky gold/orange color with 2 fingers of a creamy off white head. Great retention and lacing. Body is very hazy with lots of visible carbonation streaming throughout.

Smell: Red grape, floral, bready malt and some light yeast spice.

Taste: Vinous grape, apple, spice, fruity esters.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, medium/high carbonation. Slightly tart and dry finish.

Overall: It's a solid belgian pale and the grapes do add some additional complexity. Pretty good stuff, though not quite worth the high price tag.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 04:01:10 | More by Jonada

Zbeetleman

California

4/5  rDev +2%

05-15-2013 05:14:13 | More by Zbeetleman

HinghamRick

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +2%

05-10-2013 17:25:30 | More by HinghamRick

imperialking

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-10-2013 17:24:55 | More by imperialking

ADTaber

South Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

05-09-2013 00:14:08 | More by ADTaber

SHODriver

California

4/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

2012 bottle
A: poured into an oversize wine glass to a deep orange with slight red tint and a finger of dense slightly off white head that is slow to fade
S: smells of yeast with a slight fruitiness and a bit of pale malt. slightest hint of grape jelly as well
T: slightly musty malt flavor up front with a bit of flavor from the grapes and some fruity esters. slightly spicy. finish is slightly funky with a bit more grape and fruitiness with a bit of noble hop on the finish, slightly tart as well on the finish
M: medium in the mouth with soft carbonation from bottle conditioning. carbonation is adequate. slightly drying on the finish
O: pretty good, steep in price for not being barrel aged. I remember last years version a bit more favorably but this one isn't bad. good complexity and it's something different

Serving type: bottle

04-25-2013 03:59:06 | More by SHODriver

Jimmys

Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev -1.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

750mL into tulip. aged in my cellar for the past 2 years.

A: slightly hazed, light copper body. bright white head is frothy. retention is average/good. lots of spotty lacing as the brew goes down.

S: a little tart and acidic. slightly vinous as well. a floral bouquet of sweet fermentation aromas, cara malts, and grapes. different.

T: there is a distinctive apple juice flavor in here. chewy unfermented malt sugars. I would say slightly more sweet than acidic. a minor earthy hop flavor. mostly sweet finish.

M: carb is subtle. medium, full body.

D: not sure how well this bottle held up with time. would like to have a fresh Victor to compare. regardless, haven't had a brew like this, very vinous throughout the nose and drink.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 14:29:52 | More by Jimmys

Turing

Connecticut

5/5  rDev +27.6%

03-19-2013 19:22:52 | More by Turing

MIA4IPA

Illinois

4/5  rDev +2%

03-01-2013 00:46:10 | More by MIA4IPA

KickbacksSteve

Florida

4.56/5  rDev +16.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

2008 vintage on tap at Kickbacks in Jax. Poured into a snifter. White head, low retention on a clear, light golden body. Clear lacing, some suds. Aroma is deep and musty, includes green apple, green grapes and some candy sugar. Taste follows the aromas pretty closely, no alcohol on tasting or in aroma. This beer has aged incredibly gracefully. Developed some extra sweetness and some complexity. Wonderfully delicious and extremely tasty.

Serving type: on-tap

02-18-2013 06:30:12 | More by KickbacksSteve

MRsojourner

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -4.3%

02-14-2013 01:14:54 | More by MRsojourner