Allagash White - Allagash Brewing Company

Sudcutter

Massachusetts

4.66/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

This is the lemonade of beer.
The appearance is very pale yellow.
The aroma is citric.
The taste is essentially lemonade with a splash of beer.
The mouthfeel is fairly carbonated but smooth, a little watery.
Overall, I thought this beer was the most refreshing I've had and is perfect for summer.

Serving type: on-tap

05-12-2013 15:00:14 | More by Sudcutter

MarkQ617

Massachusetts

4.65/5  rDev +11.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.75

This is legitimately one of my favorite beers to drink come summertime. I put pen to paper (actually it was on my phone notebook) at the Westin in Boston on this review in May of 2011, but I had my first Allagash in college and have never looked back. The fruity crispness, corriander, slight spice, and hazy appearance make you long to be sitting on your deck in July. The only small qualm I have with this beer is the mouthfeel, which is awfully soft, even for a witbier. Absolutely outstanding.

Serving type: on-tap

05-06-2013 18:00:45 | More by MarkQ617

jrenihan

Ontario (Canada)

4.16/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Beer is cloudy yellow with a moderately-sized white head.

Banana, clove, coriander, wheat and orange in the nose. Classic wit scents. Good.

Taste is similar. Banana, clove, coriander, wheat, nutmeg and some orange. Crisp, balanced and tasty.

Medium bodied, highly carbonated. A bit irritating but true to style.

Overall, very tasty. A straight-up good example of a witbier.

Serving type: on-tap

03-31-2013 02:02:31 | More by jrenihan

AlexFields

Tennessee

4.46/5  rDev +7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Incredibly hazy, super light yellow color with a frothy white head.

Smells of bright lemon and orange, lots of spice. Wonderful classic wit nose.

Tastes much the same--lots of bright zesty citrus up front, heavy on the spices, some wheaty character in the finish. I also get a hint of sweetness, honey or vanilla maybe. Excellent.

Very well carbonated, full mouthfeel, refreshing and very drinkable, creamy too.

Definitely one of the top few witbiers brewed in the US.

9.0/10

PS This is even better with an orange squeezed in!

Serving type: on-tap

01-11-2013 23:32:40 | More by AlexFields

Kooz

New York

3.58/5  rDev -14.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Got this on tap at a Manhattan burger joint.

Poured to a slightly pale opaque orange color with little head--very nice to behold.

Smelled acidic, tangy and citrusy--it's about what I'd expect.

Tasted nice--slightly bitter to start with a smooth finish followed by a hint of sweetness. The citrus (especially orange) flavor comes out, and the bitterness is not overpowering.

For a white, it's unusually creamy and has substantial body, yet it's crisp and doesn't bite back. I'm happy with the mouthfeel.

Overall it's one of the better whites I've had--I'll enjoy this again.

Serving type: on-tap

10-08-2012 17:44:40 | More by Kooz

TheRealBigC

Nevada

4.23/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I would say that this is the best Witbier I have had thus far. The spices and citrus fruit flavor is well balanced and the mouthfeel is nice and light. Maybe a little rough up front, but when you start to take in all of the flavors its really nice. It's a good summer beer and one that can be paired with all kinds of cuisine.

Serving type: on-tap

08-08-2012 23:36:50 | More by TheRealBigC

cfrances33

Illinois

4.05/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

On tap at Mussel Bar in Atlantic City, served in a flute on 8/7/12.

Pour: Hazy straw yellow with two fingers of white fluffy head. Head leaves a little lacing.

Smell: Clove, coriander, lemon rind, and lots of Belgian yeast.

Taste: Belgian yeast are driving this car, with lemon zest and clove spiciness.

Mouthfeel: this one is super refreshing, and very drinkable.

Overall: Once of the few witbiers I actually enjoy.

Serving type: on-tap

08-08-2012 00:20:31 | More by cfrances33

AdamBear

Pennsylvania

4.55/5  rDev +9.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

A-cloudy yellow with a thin white head

S-slightly tangy Belgian whites. Lot of lemony citrus. Medium strength

T-comes in with a great taste of citrusy Belgian wheats. Extremely crisp! Lemon and corny grains. It's a good taste. High quality ingredients with a bold flavor.

M-crisp medium carbonation with a good crisp finish.

O-not sure if I can think of a better beer on a hot summer day. It's so refreshing, quite amazing for a witbier. Definitely much better than the others I've had. 

Serving type: on-tap

07-17-2012 16:15:25 | More by AdamBear

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

4.1/5  rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-cloudy yellow color with a decent white head and some lacing

S-yeast, lemongrass, spices, pepper

T-wheat malt , yeast, lemongrass, orange peel, spices, faint pepper

F-light to medium body with moderat carbonation, crisp mouth feel

O-tasty Wit with good blend of flavors, refreshing summer brew

Serving type: on-tap

06-29-2012 01:55:54 | More by MDDMD

FanofHefe

Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served on-tap in a pint glass. Very hazy light yellow body with about a two-finger white head. The head quickly dissipates leaving very little lacing.

Solid witbier aroma, featuring noticeable yeast spiciness and lemon zest. A hint of orange citrus in the background.

Again, a solid witbier flavor with mostly lemon citrus notes combining with the spicy yeast flavor. Not much orange in the flavor and pretty sweet overall.

Thin mouthfeel but very drinkable. Just a solid beer overall and an excellent choice as a refreshing summer brew.

Serving type: on-tap

06-27-2012 21:40:14 | More by FanofHefe

mattestel

4.6/5  rDev +10.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

The Allagash White had everything I'm looking for in a summer beer. It's very light in color, yet almost opaque. The beer is very citrus-y, yet not overwhelmingly fruity. The taste is great but the smell might be even better. The perfect beer for cooling off on a hot summer day.

Serving type: on-tap

06-18-2012 02:20:33 | More by mattestel

damndirtyape

Ohio

4.7/5  rDev +12.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Served in a mason jar at Coalhouse Pizza in Stamford, CT.

Appearance: Cloudy straw yellow with a white head. Head died down to a persistent 1/16" thick foam across the top with plenty of lacing across the top.

Smell: Not a lot when first served at the table, but as it warmed up you could begin to smell the malt with a nice hint of orange and lemon.

Taste: Quite nice. Perfect Witbier flavor - nice malt with wheat and grain notes accented with orange and spices. Tasty, but not overpowering - incredibly well balanced among all the flavors, and nothing is muted. I don't think I've had a beer this well balanced with each flavor sticking out so well on its own.

Mouthfeel: Good carbonation - cleanses the palate nicely, but not scouring.

Overall / Drinkability: Insanely drinkable, I could easily have had another. A really great example of a witbier - deep in flavor, but still just as light and crisp and clean as you would expect in a Wit. Went really well with the pizzas I had. I cannot wait to try again someday.

Serving type: on-tap

05-23-2012 02:40:42 | More by damndirtyape

badbilly30

4/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had on tap. Poured into a pint glass. Lovely light colored straw appearance with a fluffy head. This is the perfect summer beer. It's easy drinking, but perfectly executed wit. Which is why it is so enjoyable. I could drink this all day. Thinking about swing over to the craft store and getting a couple extra bottles for home later.

Serving type: on-tap

04-26-2012 20:21:35 | More by badbilly30

dbrauneis

New Jersey

4.33/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Served on tap at Cork City in Hoboken, NJ

A: Pours a very cloudy pale straw yellow in color with some light visible carbonation along the sides of the glass. The beer has a finger tall white head which quickly reduces to a thin layer covering the entire surface of the beer with a slightly thicker ring at the edges of the glass. Moderate lacing is observed.

S: This beer smells like I expect and want a witbier to smell - lots of notes of banana + clove, along with some hints of lemon, and some Belgian yeast spiciness (maybe coriander).

T: The flavor of this beer follows the aroma, starting with a light wheat flavored body with some banana + clove. Next you get the citrus (more like an orange rind) and a little lemon. Finally the beer finishes with the spicy Belgian yeast (coriander and pepper) and a very light bitterness that does not linger very long).

M: Light bodied with moderate amounts of carbonation. Almost fizzy.

O: Very refreshing and super easy to drink, this beer reminds of summers watching baseball and grilling in the yard. This is a great summer session beer and a very nice example of the style. I have had this beer many times and likely will continue to have it regularly this summer as well.

Serving type: on-tap

04-07-2012 12:11:21 | More by dbrauneis

nataku00

California

4.03/5  rDev -3.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap poured into a shaker pint glass. Beer poured a pale cloudy yellow with a finger of foamy head. Good amount of lacing as the head dissipates and you drink from the glass, with tons of carbonation streaming up from the bottom of the glass.

Nose is lemon, pear, and apple esters, coriander, biscuit malt sweetness.

Taste follows the nose, leads with some sweet lemon, pear and apple esters, followed by a bit of spice and the biscuit malt. Finishes with a lightly lingering floral note.

Light body but creamy due to the carbonation and yeast. Refreshing and easy to drink.

Serving type: on-tap

04-01-2012 22:57:58 | More by nataku00

GarthDanielson

New Hampshire

4.75/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured on-tap and served in a weisse vase, the beer is an unfiltered, almost opaque, pale, lemon yellow coloring with a fluffy, white, foamy, chunky head. Aromas are light and well blended, with clove spicing highlighting bready and banana characteristics. Smells really good. Flavors are smooth and rich, with a subtle sharpness from the carbonation. Bready, clove, pepper, and oregano spicing all form a solid backbone, with banana sweetness layering the flavor profile. Very well balanced. Tremendous flavors that are not overpowering. There is a low, smooth fruit and spice aftertaste, leading to a slightly spicy sharp finish that cleans the palate. You won't find many better Wits than this, especially stateside. Tasty!

Serving type: on-tap

03-23-2012 16:57:58 | More by GarthDanielson

monique

3.38/5  rDev -18.9%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Yummy is the only word to description of this beer.

It was poured nicely & looked great.

The smell and taste were clean & crisp and went very nicely with my veggie sandwich. It also was great as a after lunch drink. Even the one who brewed himself thought that it was a nice refreshing beer for spring & thought it might be paired well with cheesem

Serving type: on-tap

03-16-2012 21:00:07 | More by monique

TappaKeggaBrew

Ohio

3.93/5  rDev -5.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Pale, straw-yellow. Head was thin, and lacing minimal (although the bartender may be to blame, since a Hefeweizen poured the same evening had only a meager head instead of the expected tower).

S: Lemon-grass. White pepper. And wheat. In that order.

T: Tart and dry up front. The citrus flavors of lemon and orange really stand out. There's a little pepper and coriander mixed in. Wheat is certainly there, but appears later, with the semi-dry and bitter finish. The flavor doesn't linger long.

M: Medium dry, without much carbonation.

O: Quite good among the Witbiers. It would be a close competition with Hoegaarden, but I'd give Allagash a slight edge.

Serving type: on-tap

03-16-2012 02:38:15 | More by TappaKeggaBrew

mooseo

Pennsylvania

3.98/5  rDev -4.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

On tap at Jose Pistolas in Philly, poured into tulip.

A - Hazy lemon gold with a bright white head.

S - Subtle aroma of fresh lemon, banana, and yeast.

T - Lemon citrus, clove, spices, and yeast are the highlights here. Has a slightly sweet malt backbone. Nice grainy finish with some more yeast. Very nice.

M - Smooth and refreshing, light bodied. Good carbonation.

O - Took me awhile to get around to this one, and it does not disappoint. A highly satisfying and drinkable witbier.

Serving type: on-tap

03-13-2012 23:11:58 | More by mooseo

jtierney89

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -16.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Pours a hazy straw color with a frothy white head. Big creamy mouthfeel with exceptional smoothness. Big banana and coriander nose. Almost butter like quality in texture. Tropical fruit rind bitterness with some detectable clove spiciness. sweet fruit and bread flavors balanced not by the hops but rather the spice. Refreshing but with an almost yeast bite like finish. Some detectable banana up front as well. Semi sweet aftertaste but overall pretty good. The only problem is that it comes in 4 packs. Id pay 9 bucks for the sixer but 9 for the 4? Oh well.

Serving type: on-tap

03-11-2012 04:40:07 | More by jtierney89

UCLABrewN84

California

3.53/5  rDev -15.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at Bier Academy in Canyon Country, CA.

Pours a murky light yellow with a white head that settles to a film on top of the beer. Chunky rings of lace line the glass on the drink down. Smell is of wheat, yeast, and spices. Taste is of wheat, yeast, and spices along with a slight perfume flavor that lingers on the palate after each sip. This beer has a lower level of carbonation with a slightly crisp mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer but I honestly expected more from this one.

Serving type: on-tap

03-02-2012 16:52:10 | More by UCLABrewN84

jeffjeff1

California

4.43/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I had this on tap today at Cannery Row Brewery in Monterey.

Appearance- gold color, cloudy, nice head

Smell- sweet, fruity, grassy

Taste- very fruity, wheat flavor

Mouthfeel- medium bodied

Drinkability- This was very good. I loved it. I will have more. You can bet on it!

Serving type: on-tap

01-30-2012 03:41:30 | More by jeffjeff1

JerseyKirk

New Jersey

3.8/5  rDev -8.9%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A: 1/2 finger white head that cleared quick. Could be the way the bar cleans there glassware. Straw colored and unfiltered haze from wheat proteins. Looks like a hazy lemonade. Unnaturally yellow.

S: belgian yeast phenolics, bitterness, banana, wheat beer.

T: nice biscuty, bready malt flavor, small noble hop finish and smooth.

M: nice medium bodied with good carbonation.

O: good beer but overrated. The carbonation wasn't nearly as much as needed to create a nice creamy wit beer head. Also no corriander or orange peel taste. Would drink if on special.

Serving type: on-tap

01-29-2012 19:55:47 | More by JerseyKirk

vandemonian

Maryland

3.48/5  rDev -16.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Allagash White is a somewhat boring witbier. There is nothing wrong with it and it makes a good session beer but don't expect a flavour explosion or anything. Had on tap at ChurchKey.

A: Cloudy orange colour and a crappy head. 4

S: Boring chlorine aroma. 3

T: Yeast and slight sourness. Spicy finish. 3.5

M: Fizzy. 3

O: 4

Serving type: on-tap

01-12-2012 03:27:11 | More by vandemonian

PhillyDrinker1

Pennsylvania

4.33/5  rDev +3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

a – pale yellow with a substantial head

s – Strong notes of citrus and coriander

t – The citrus smells come through in the taste, overall a sweet tasting Belgian wheat, no bitterness to the hops

m – Medium bodied, feels substantial and refreshing at the same time

o – Overall great belgian wheat beer for those who tend to like mild, fruitier notes

Serving type: on-tap

01-04-2012 04:22:10 | More by PhillyDrinker1