Allagash Black - Allagash Brewing Company

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rAvg: 4.07
pDev: 11.3%
Reviews: 584
Hads: 719

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Allagash Brewing Company

Maine, United States

Style | ABV
Belgian Strong Dark Ale | 7.50% ABV

Availability: Year-round. bottle (454), on-tap (106), cask (20), growler (4).

Notes:
Allagash Black is a Belgian style stout brewed with 2 Row barley, torrified wheat, oats, both roasted and chocolate malt and a generous portion of dark caramelized candi sugar. The silky mouth feel is a great balance to the roasted character, coffee and dark chocolate notes expressed throughout this beer.

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Reviews by Backer2004:

Backer2004

North Carolina

4.75/5 rDev +16.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

mmm boy. Never wanted to spend the $$ on this one, but if I see it again ina store, i'll pay the price. This was part of a beer dinner at the Charlotte Liberty Gastropub. Enjoyed this as part of a second course, with Cocoa Nib Crusted Yellow Fin Tuna with Braised Pork"Sheppard's Pie" and Irish Rose Potato-Herbed Goat Cheese Crust. I'm not sure I undertood the pairing, but by itself, this was world class. Nice subtle fruit notes, very easy to consume, and a solid medium body. Will get this again

Serving type: on-tap

03-01-2010 02:00:45 | More by Backer2004

More User Reviews:

buzzy

Pennsylvania

4/5 rDev -1.7%

06-19-2013 22:31:37 | More by buzzy

virinow

New York

3.5/5 rDev -14%

06-19-2013 00:13:46 | More by virinow

Zach136

Georgia

4.25/5 rDev +4.4%

06-18-2013 20:56:03 | More by Zach136

Mattco

Illinois

3.5/5 rDev -14%

06-17-2013 21:35:21 | More by Mattco

ThePaintedGrey

Pennsylvania

4.11/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

12oz bottle poured into tulip glass.

A: Lovely almost-black color with a big, frothy head. Starts out rather large, but eventually diminished to a respectable 1/2 inch or so head that retained throughout. A wonderful shade of dark red shines through when held up to the light. Average lacing remains as you drink.

S: Roasted malt, slightly yeasty with spice character throughout. Fairly complex. Very interesting.

T: Definitely on the sweeter side, considering the type of brew; however, it's very complex and very inviting. Chocolate is apparently immediately, closer to dark chocolate, but not as bitter as you'd expect. A light hint of coffeehouse flavors mixed in with the chocolate notes. Very, very slight hints of licorice (possibly anise, but it seems too sweet) materialize and disappear as the beer moves towards the back of your mouth. Slightly bitter finish.

M: Not as creamy as the appearance anticipates... But, it's definitely smooth with a mild-carbonation. Makes for a very drinkable brew.

O: I wouldn't call this Allagash's best, but it's a very drinkable brew with exceptionally complex flavor notes. I could definitely see myself drinking this one a lot while kicking back later in the day.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 03:17:58 | More by ThePaintedGrey

dasenebler

Maine

4.05/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

6/16/13
Allagash Black
12oz (can't decipher date code)

Pours very dark, near black, with brown highlights. Tight off-white head, spotty lacing, average retention. (3.5)

Aroma is vaguely yeasty. Light sulfur, spice, ester, dark fruit , alcohol and roasted malt. (3.5)

Flavor is on the sweet side, but very complex. Notes of licorice, date, clove, pepper, chocolate, molasses and coffee. Roasted malt flavor builds up on palate, but does not dominate at all, letting the Belgian yeast character shine through. I really like the phenol and spice. Mouthfeel is velvety, but could use more carbonation. (4.5, 3.5)

Much tastier and more complex than I remember. Sweetness and alcohol make it more of a dessert beer. Aroma and head could use improvement. (4)

Serving type: bottle

06-16-2013 22:41:06 | More by dasenebler

azathot

Connecticut

4.5/5 rDev +10.6%

06-16-2013 02:56:20 | More by azathot

Boone757

Maryland

4.25/5 rDev +4.4%

06-16-2013 01:45:48 | More by Boone757

n00blar

Maryland

4.25/5 rDev +4.4%

06-16-2013 01:10:57 | More by n00blar

jkane101

New Jersey

4/5 rDev -1.7%

06-15-2013 20:07:09 | More by jkane101

Evoforen

North Carolina

4/5 rDev -1.7%

06-15-2013 20:06:14 | More by Evoforen

beyah

Maine

4.63/5 rDev +13.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A - Pours black body with a finger of greyish foam and nice lacing .

S - Aroma is very roast centered.

T - Chocolate and roasted malt is overpowering at 1st, but this beer gets dramatically better each sip. This is like Guinness on Steroids, more alcohol and stronger roast flavor. The Belgian yeast is way in the background.

M - Mouthfeel is smooth without being slick, carbonation is perfect.

O - 1 is good 2 is better, this is an imperial stout in hiding, really good choice for a cool Fall day or during the cold Maine Winters.

I'll get this one again.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 01:53:14 | More by beyah