Allagash Grand Cru - Allagash Brewing Company

jondeelee

Massachusetts

4.43/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Pleasant fruit and spice aroma, which continues into the palate. Peach/apricot flavors mix with spices, producing a nice, light beverage (but still full on flavor!) that nicely complements the colder fall days. Hops are kept to a minimum, so the bitterness is subtle, and grain flavors tend more towards lightly-toasted Grape Nuts. Drink this one while staring at the New England foliage in October, when the leaves turn red and golden-brown.

Serving type: bottle

08-14-2011 16:20:42 | More by jondeelee

smartassboiler

Illinois

3/5  rDev -26.8%

06-15-2013 21:58:20 | More by smartassboiler

Boone757

Maryland

4/5  rDev -2.4%

06-07-2013 20:37:14 | More by Boone757

maxwelldeux

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -20.7%

06-03-2013 02:50:41 | More by maxwelldeux

metter98

New York

3.94/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

On-tap at Thirsty Monk, Asheville, NC

A: The beer is slightly hazy yellowish amber in color. It poured with a finger high frothy white head that died down, leaving a thin head covering the surface and lots of lacing down the sides of the glass.
S: Moderately strong aromas of Belgian yeast are present in the nose.
T: The taste is similar to the smell but also has some hints of oranges and spices.
M: It feels medium-bodied on the palate and has a moderate amount of carbonation.
O: This beer doesn't really taste like a Belgian Strong Dark Ale as it lacks the flavors of dark fruits and dark malts but it is a nice Belgian Ale.

Serving type: on-tap

05-29-2013 12:27:32 | More by metter98

smithj4

New York

3.75/5  rDev -8.5%

05-29-2013 00:15:14 | More by smithj4

l1fted

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -14.6%

05-24-2013 13:29:48 | More by l1fted

kell50

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-22-2013 01:36:15 | More by kell50

thampel09

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-20-2013 03:38:53 | More by thampel09

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-19-2013 15:34:40 | More by InspectorBob

LeahM

New York

3.5/5  rDev -14.6%

05-19-2013 04:30:43 | More by LeahM

ChefBenhase

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

05-18-2013 18:20:39 | More by ChefBenhase

wgfxkmf

North Carolina

3.25/5  rDev -20.7%

05-18-2013 03:13:41 | More by wgfxkmf

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

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

Bill235

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

05-13-2013 11:54:16 | More by Bill235

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -2.4%

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

thegerm87

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -8.5%

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

MickeyHops

California

3.75/5  rDev -8.5%

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

Zach136

Georgia

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-04-2013 16:10:57 | More by Zach136

Jason1337

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -14.6%

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

chinchill

South Carolina

3.3/5  rDev -19.5%
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

sendbeer

Georgia

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

03-27-2013 04:35:08 | More by sendbeer

jmann40

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

03-25-2013 14:58:26 | More by jmann40

Willytee3

New York

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

03-25-2013 04:48:41 | More by Willytee3

Sparky44

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.4%

03-24-2013 01:56:15 | More by Sparky44