Allagash Grand Cru - Allagash Brewing Company

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rAvg: 4.11
pDev: 9.98%
Reviews: 452
Hads: 96

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Brewed by:
Allagash Brewing Company

Maine, United States

Style | ABV
Belgian Strong Dark Ale | 7.20% ABV

Availability: Winter. bottle (421), on-tap (30), cask (1).

Notes:
Grand Cru is brewed with a touch of peated malt and spiced with coriander, sweet orange peel and a hint of anise. It is deep golden in color, full bodied and has hints of smoke and licorice in the taste and aroma. The malty, warming finish is perfect for colder weather.

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Reviews by MEsquandoles:

MEsquandoles

Texas

3.93/5 rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Batch# 20. Winter Release 2008/2009. Corked 750 into my Great Divide glass, which is the same as the one Allagash brands.

In short, like mix between a Saison and a Dubbel.

Thick and bubbly. Some ceramy sweetness like a Dubbel or
Tripel. Wonderful dry and spicy finish, which helps make it very drinkable.

I predict a Saison yeast.

Recommended. I'd like to try it on tap.

Serving type: bottle

02-25-2009 23:54:50 | More by MEsquandoles

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wgfxkmf

North Carolina

3.25/5 rDev -20.9%

05-18-2013 03:13:41 | More by wgfxkmf

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.25/5 rDev +3.4%

05-16-2013 16:10:14 | More by Slatetank

Bill235

Ohio

4.25/5 rDev +3.4%

05-13-2013 11:54:16 | More by Bill235

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

4/5 rDev -2.7%

05-13-2013 00:25:32 | More by DrunkinYogi

thegerm87

Connecticut

3.75/5 rDev -8.8%

05-11-2013 14:40:47 | More by thegerm87

MickeyHops

California

3.75/5 rDev -8.8%

05-10-2013 05:07:32 | More by MickeyHops

Zach136

Georgia

4/5 rDev -2.7%

05-04-2013 16:10:57 | More by Zach136

Kreaux

Texas

4/5 rDev -2.7%

04-28-2013 02:13:51 | More by Kreaux

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3.5/5 rDev -14.8%

04-27-2013 16:28:20 | More by Jason1337

chinchill

South Carolina

3.3/5 rDev -19.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.25

on tap at Duckworths (NC)

Pour is a bit light for the style. The clear amber body is covered by a bone head that has great retention

Mouthfeel: near medium body with appropriate, medium carbonation.

Taste and Aroma: Plenty of alcohol esters and Belgian yeast. Also rather sweet. Wild yeast in the flavor that is not apparent in the nose.

O: unusual for style, this Belgian ale was disappointing but should appeal more to folks who like wild yeast in their beers more than I do.

Serving type: on-tap

04-20-2013 18:29:58 | More by chinchill