Allagash Old HLT - Allagash Brewing Company

danedelman

Pennsylvania

3.55/5  rDev -13.6%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

A-cloudy amber with huge carbonation throwing particles all around. 1 finger head that stuck around for the duration.

S-cherry, funk, lemon, grapefruit zest,

T-very dry, very dry. Not overly sour or flavorful. Get some cherry, malt and lemony tartness which quickly evaporates from the carbonation and dryness.

M-too carbonated for me and almost bubbles the flavor off your tongue.

O-the first one I had I remember being much better due to lower carbonation but this one sat for 6 more months. The dryness and extra carbing is due to the Brett in this one. Was better but rating now on this one.

Serving type: bottle

11-19-2012 00:34:18 | More by danedelman

mrandypandy

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

05-20-2013 13:30:36 | More by mrandypandy

Jd2391

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-20-2013 03:31:35 | More by Jd2391

ChainGangGuy

Georgia

3.83/5  rDev -6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

10 ounce pour - $6.00 at Leon’s Full Service in Decatur, Georgia as part of their Allagash Takeover event.

Appearance: Hazed, amber-esque body with a smallish, ivory-hued head fed by little streams of bubbles.

Smell: A moderate aroma of tartish whole cherries forward of the faintly sweet-scented, toasty malts and thin wafts of phenols.

Taste: Tastes of, well, cherries, as one might imagine. Some toasted bread and muddled caramel maltiness. Lightly sweet, lightly spicy. Brightly tart and with modest lactic touches popping up here and there. Drying, well-carbonated finish with lingering tart cherries accents.

Mouthfeel: Medium-bodied. Medium-plus carbonation.

Overall: Old HLT is a likable cherry brew. I was going to liken it to a more lively carbonated Quelque Chose, but, it's been nearly eight long years since I last had it, and, with all the many brain cells I've outright killed since then, perhaps I should leave the comparison alone.

Serving type: on-tap

05-19-2013 18:57:24 | More by ChainGangGuy

Zbyler

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

05-11-2013 15:29:01 | More by Zbyler

DrunkinYogi

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

05-11-2013 13:42:51 | More by DrunkinYogi

campfirebrew

New York

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-11-2013 13:03:16 | More by campfirebrew

ubufan2112

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-11-2013 01:35:17 | More by ubufan2112

imperialking

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-07-2013 19:16:41 | More by imperialking

claspada

New Jersey

3.59/5  rDev -12.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.5

Pours a hazy, dark orange color with a small effervescent off-white head that recedes to leave a thin ring of foam and little to no lacing.

Aromas begin with a ton of pitted dark cherry flesh and tart cherry skin. The you get some acidic acid, oak and mild barnyard funkiness. There is a touch of sweetness with some caramel malt that emerges as it warms.

The tastes follow the nose but the cherries are much more medicinal and hard to palate. I next get some sweet caramel and pilsner maltiness followed by the oak and barnyard flavors more and more as it warms.

The mouthfeel is medium bodied with a medium amount of carbonation. Finish is more malty than I would have suggested but there is still plenty of underlying funk and acidic bite.

Overall for someone who was so in live with Allagashes earlier Wild releases, recently they have been quite dissapointing. Their coolship series was spectacular but this was no where near the quality of those. Too much medicinal cherry flavor and malt to be a great beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-22-2013 15:29:51 | More by claspada

thegerm87

Connecticut

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

04-20-2013 03:45:23 | More by thegerm87

gpawned

Ohio

4/5  rDev -2.7%

04-15-2013 22:37:32 | More by gpawned

Gonzoillini

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.7%

04-13-2013 22:27:34 | More by Gonzoillini

Anonymous1

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.7%

03-31-2013 09:09:15 | More by Anonymous1

wedge

North Carolina

4.03/5  rDev -1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

@ Milltown

Served a clear amber color with a small white head. Tart, airy clean, cherry aroma - only a trace of dry funk. Very interesting having this right after FV-13. It's tart and fruity, but the absence of a wood element is striking at first. Clean, smooth cherry flavor on a simple malt base. Easy-going, extremely drinkable, glossy, and crisp. Not terribly wild or acidic or anything, just pretty refreshing, mellow, and neat.

Serving type: on-tap

03-28-2013 14:35:26 | More by wedge

wisrarebeer

Wisconsin

3.63/5  rDev -11.7%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Purchased at the brewery.

A: ruddy brown, hazy, poured with a big bubbled one inch head that quickly dissipated
S: mild to medium nose, earthy, some funk and tartness noticeable
T: nice beer, mild malt, cherry tartness
M: medium bodied, well-balanced, tart but malt balanced

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2013 18:47:39 | More by wisrarebeer

kscaldef

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -14.8%

03-20-2013 22:50:56 | More by kscaldef

splendidsplinter

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

03-15-2013 19:35:37 | More by splendidsplinter

Trevdawg

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

03-14-2013 16:55:31 | More by Trevdawg

Circleo12

South Carolina

4/5  rDev -2.7%

02-23-2013 01:41:16 | More by Circleo12

Blanco

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -27%

02-19-2013 05:03:48 | More by Blanco

RedneckBeerz

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +15.6%

02-03-2013 16:04:25 | More by RedneckBeerz

claytong

Vermont

4/5  rDev -2.7%

02-02-2013 02:36:07 | More by claytong

prdstmnky

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

01-26-2013 19:47:23 | More by prdstmnky

spycow

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

01-17-2013 05:42:00 | More by spycow