Allagash White - Allagash Brewing Company

bensbeers

Maryland

3.05/5  rDev -26.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

Poured from a bottle to a pint glass.

Had a thick, foamy head; golden, hazy wheat color; moderate carbonation

Aroma was mostly spices; also sensed some wheat and orange when drinking

Taste was well-balanced; mostly wheat, but slightly hoppy finish; sweetness was similar to honey; found more oranges and hints of spice - coriander, nutmeg

Mouthfeel was refreshing and bubbly; left a taste of orange peel in the mouth

Overall, a crisp, satisfying beer. Great for a warm summer night, but flavors are warm and earthy enough to enjoy year-round.

I want to say that I had high expectations for this beer. After searching for it for months, I was a bit let down. Perhaps my expectations were too high, but it just didn't do it for me the way I thought it would. Personally, I like a wheat beer that packs a BIG citrus punch. But I guess that's why we're all on here.

Anyway, I'd still recommend as a solid witbier, and looking forward to trying some more beers from Allagash.

Serving type: bottle

07-17-2012 02:15:22 | More by bensbeers

Goblinmunkey7

Massachusetts

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

Appearance: Pale straw. Slight haze. Very pale. Head is bright-white, fluffy and drops to a thin cap after a minute or so. Moderate carbonation pulls from the bottom. No lacing to speak of.

Smell: Lemon, wheat, pale malts, and a mildly earthy yeast. Grassy. Sweetness in the back from the malts. Floral and bright. Mild touches of orange. Very mellow and easy.

Taste: Light powdery yeast. Mild lemon with a solid grassy backing. Touches of clove, cardamom, and a mild fruity sweetness. Slightly herbal and musty. Very mellow all around. Some pale malt sweetness.

Mouthfeel: Almost like seltzer. Very bright with a light body and higher carbonation. Super smooth with a hyper clean finish. A slight yeast/wheat bite at the end.

Overall: Amazingly easy to drink. Nice flavor. This is the ultimate wheat beer. Drink it, love it.

Serving type: bottle

07-09-2012 21:00:59 | More by Goblinmunkey7

TheDinger

South Carolina

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

Growler fill from GBX. Poured to a pint glass. Pale straw pour with with nice 2 finger white head. Interesting looking beer, very unique color, cloudy and light. Smell is mild lemon and honey. A little coriander and yeast. Taste is a bit bolder with a front end that is sweet. Notes of cloves, citrus and lemon that give way to a bit of spice and zesty pepper. Well balanced and complex. A touch of hops at the end to stablize the tart front. Feel is nice and light with a decent amount of carbonation. Overall- A very nice take on the style with the zesty finish and unique look. Like the blend of tart and spicy. A very refreshing summer brew that gets better as it warms. Like the hints of honey and citrus. Will hit this again-

Serving type: growler

07-06-2012 01:26:21 | More by TheDinger

BlackBelt5112203

South Carolina

4.23/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 3 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle poured into a weizen glass at cellar temperature.

L - Pale straw color with a 1-finger bubbly white head that fades pretty quickly into a white bubbly film that stays on the surface throughout. Not much lacing until the end. Cloudy but a good amount of carbonation bubbles still present. I’m pretty surprised about the lack of head production and retention.

S - Lots of grainy wheat malt as well as notes of honey, coriander, lemon zest, and peppery yeast. Really nice for the style.

T - Starts sweet with honey, orange, lemon, and coriander flavors. Builds to a slightly spicy and slightly tart finish with peppery yeast and lemon zest flavors respectively.

F - Medium-bodied with great carbonation, a creamy and crisp mouthfeel, and a spicy, tart, and slightly dry finish. Very refreshing.

O - This is an awesome witbier. Fits the style nearly perfectly. My only complaint is the appearance. I’m not sure if it’s because I didn’t pour aggressively enough or served it too cold, but head formation, retention, and lacing were all disappointing for a wheat-based beer. Nevertheless, this is a terrific beer. It smells, tastes, and feels great and is very drinkable and refeshing. What more can you ask for?

Serving type: bottle

07-01-2012 19:13:25 | More by BlackBelt5112203

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

Scotchboy

Idaho

4.13/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

12oz bottle sent to me from laymansbeerfan (thanks man!) poured into a Snake River pint glass.

A: Pours a very cloudy light pale yellow, with a fluffy white head and some okay lacing.

S: Tangy wheat and bready malts, yeast, grassy lemon/citrus, black pepper, coriander, and other spices, faint orange peel.

T: Wheaty and bready and yeasty, lemon, hints of a mineral water or seltzer water, orange rind, faint apricot fruitiness, lemony citrus, grassy.

MF: Medium carbonation, light mouthfeel, grainy & spicy finish, really nice body...feels light and refreshing.

O: A good Wit, refreshing and drinkable.

Serving type: bottle

06-28-2012 16:49:42 | More by Scotchboy

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

kagent777

Utah

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

The note on the bottle says that I traded SonofaLime for this beer back in December. Poured into my beer goblet.

Appearance: A light pale yellow beer with a half finger white head of tiny bubbles that settles quickly. Slightly hazy before I pour the yeast in, very hazy after the yeast.

Smell: I smell Belgian yeast phenolics along with lemon and spice. The nose got stronger after the second pour, containing the yeast.

Taste: More wheat than I was expecting, very nice. The taste is quite refreshing, wonderful for a summer beer. A bit of citric notes on the dry finish. Seems a bit one dimensional, may be a bit past it's prime.

Mouthfeel: On the thinner side even with the yeast in. The carbonation is stronger. The flavors are not overpowering, but subtle and nice for a thirst quenching beer.

Overall: A very nice witbier, one that I would love to try again, fresh. Thanks for the trade, Sonofalime.

Serving type: bottle

06-23-2012 03:31:03 | More by kagent777

tewaris

Minnesota

4.13/5  rDev -1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Thanks Steasy66 for bringing this from SC. Pours a cloudy hay color with medium head and poorer retention than I expected. Smells awesome... the spiciness reminds me of Saison Dupont, stat, although the two are quite different. Still, I get the lemon and pepper, and then some more... coriander if you will.

Off to tasting... sweet-ish and spicy, this is actually quite close to Saison Dupont in its profile but significant differences exist. Most notable is the estery character as opposed to phenolic, the fact that this one is more dirty and less sharp.

As I drink more, it appears more and more complex... I am thinking tulsi. For sure. And there's a certain "herb" character if you know what I mean.

Medium body, bursting with spritzy carbonation. A bready but relatively clean finish with a lingering yeast-y-ness (I think).

I thought this beer wouldn't be any good, just an overpriced "craft" version of Blue Moon, but damn, this is one sexy beer! Highly recommended. A++, would drink again!

PS: I am well aware that this is not a Saison. Just find it very similar in some of the notes it has.

Serving type: bottle

06-21-2012 09:23:50 | More by tewaris

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

jsisko01

Michigan

3.38/5  rDev -18.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Appearance - Pours a bright, pale yellow color with a thin white, frothy head that dissipates instantly. Leaves a very nice lacing.

Smell - With the first whiff, it smells a little sour.. After a few more I pick up coriander, clove, citrus, and the sour yeast.

Taste - Citrus, coriander, cloves, orange peel, a little tangy, and slightly bitter. Leaves an herbal flavor in your mouth.

Mouthfeel - Medium bodied with high carbonation.

Overall - If you like spicy beers then this is for you.

Serving type: bottle

06-02-2012 03:51:48 | More by jsisko01

PhantasIPA

Delaware

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

Allagash White is a light yellow color that is very cloudy. The head was only about 1/4 of an inch and the lacing is above average.

The smell is subtle yet unique. Wheat and orange are the primary scents.

Taste is very nice! Really good balance of orange, wheat, spices (can't put my finger on them, maybe coriander) and a touch of lemon citrus at the end. The aftertaste is earthy and wheaty without being gritty or heavy.

The mouthfeel is very smooth, very crisp and both with minimal carbonation. The brew is very easy to drink and is very refreshing because of the orange and citrus flavor and the crispness of the beer.

Overall this beer is solid; nice smell to it, a strong and distinct flavor matched with a light feel. A must try!

Serving type: bottle

05-30-2012 23:36:18 | More by PhantasIPA

TheSixthRing

California

4.08/5  rDev -2.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Appearance - Pours a hazy pale yellow with strands of yeast floating freely around the glass. The head is white, about a finger thick and has average retention. Resulting lace is thick and sticky.

Smell - Pungent aromas fill the room as the beer is poured from bottle into glass. Notes of bubblegum and coriander spice, backed by a subtle wheat malt.

Taste - Follows the nose. Yeasty bubblegum matched with a strong coriander spice. Not especially bitter, with only hints of orange poking through, but well balanced regardless.

Mouthfeel - Light in body... almost watery. Carbonation leaves a nice tingle on the lips. The body leaves a little something to be desired.

Overall - A wonderful witbier from Allagash, though I think it could benefit from a body that's just a tad thicker... but that's a style flaw, IMO, more so than this particular brew.

Serving type: bottle

05-28-2012 03:23:54 | More by TheSixthRing

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

gobseulmuhri

New Jersey

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

poured from a bottle to a wine tumbler.

pours a golden white. clearer than I expected for a Belgian brew, but it's Gina enough of a haze to let you know its got some yeast content

I got a one finger head with decent retention, but nothing to write home about.

the nose is a mix of citrus wheat and Belgian yeast as expected. light and refreshing.

taste matches the nose. it's light and bright with the right amount of Belgian yeasty favors to remind you that this a of a refined vein of witbeers.

mouthfeel is light and crisp. this one is perfect for a hot summery night. too bad it's 60 degrees right now. would enjoy this more so in hotter weather hanging outside by a fireplit.

not as impressive as I hoped but holds its own weight. if you want a high end summer brew this has your name written all over it. but as for me, this is only marginally better than some of. the other mass produced summer favorites. don't think I'd get it again. bit then again I'm jot a big fan of Belgian wits to begin with. to be fair though, this is still a pretty good beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2012 02:49:25 | More by gobseulmuhri

tdm168

North Carolina

3.6/5  rDev -13.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A - cloudy yellow; half of an inch of fizzy, white, dense head; great retention

S - yeasty, faint lemon

T - straw, yeast, lemon, faint spice, coriander

M - smooth, a bit crisp, light to medium bodied

This is a decent beer. It is to style, it has the better of the styles characteristics, but it doesn't have the more spicy, peppery notes that I like in my Witbier. If this is you're style then this is a good example of the traditional Belgian style.

Serving type: bottle

04-29-2012 03:18:35 | More by tdm168

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

draheim

Washington

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

12oz bottle (no dates/codes) into a tulip. Pours a pale lemon yellow w/ a 1-finger bright white sudsy head, wisps of suspended sediment.

Aroma is spicy, slightly soapy Belgian yeast, pepper, coriander, lemon zest; fruity perfumy esters. Lots going on here.

Taste is a little disappointing after the aroma. Pale wheat malt, soft Belgian yeast, peppery spices, lemon. Also a slightly metallic taste I can't quite ID. Taste is a little flat, one-dimensional.

Mouthfeel is smooth and soft from the bottle conditioning.

Overall a good rendition of a witbier, admittedly not among my favorite styles.

Serving type: bottle

04-24-2012 05:29:46 | More by draheim

maximep

New York

4.18/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A- Sandy almost opaque color. beautiful beer. pale yellow witte dream.

S- wheaty grassy smell that ends on a sweet belgian yeasty note. really yeasty smell at the end. smells like fresh cut grass before tasting.

T- really crisp yet sweet, not at all syrupy taste. really clean and vibrant. a little citrusy, but more sweet grassy wheat taste

M- really nice and rounded, almost has the mouthfeel of a true belgian saison in that it's nice and wispy yet has substantial body.

a fine brew that's worth seeking out. i'm not crazy about wittes but this one is special, and definitely would be an instant hit among the saison lovers.

Serving type: bottle

04-22-2012 02:59:49 | More by maximep

BigCheese

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +13.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 5

Review 100!!! The beer that converted me to a beer nerd, ngostagia value high. 12oz bottle about 5/6 weeks old.

A: Super hazy/cloudy bright yellow, lemonade in color. Thin foamy white head. Webbing.

S: Lemon, bannana, belgian/bready yeast, a hint of spiceyness. "Fresh", pungent for a 5% witbier.

T: Similar to S, Banana/lemon bright citrus notes up front, white bread, yeast, pixie stick sugar candy, a hint of sweaty/barnyard funkyness, has a nice green apple crisp finish. Very sweet beer all around.

M: Highly Carbonated, rather light/watery, nice syrupy aspect, very sessionable.

O: My favorite wheat based beer still, complex, light, flavorful but not overwhelming, absolutely awesome. This beer will always hold a special place in my heart. It taste better out of a 750 (that you drink by yourself out of the bottle).

Serving type: bottle

04-22-2012 01:29:20 | More by BigCheese

spinrsx

Ontario (Canada)

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

12oz Bottle - from Whole foods san francisco for 2.49$ - thanks to j for this one

Appearance - Hazy yellow colour with a large size fizzy/frothy white coloured head. There is an above average amount of carbonation and there is some faint lacing. The head lasted for over 5 minutes..

Smell - Lemon, grains, yeast, coriander/cloves, a tiny bit of funk

Taste & Mouth - There is an average amount of carbonation and I can taste lemons, floral notes, and grains/bread. There is also some very light yeast/spice. It ends with a grainy aftertaste with a light spicy/floral taste.

Overall - Very light and the flavours are fairly subdued. The mouthfeel is perfectly fitting for the style, very light and lively. I was expecting a little more taste, but the flavours are delicious. I've been wanting to try this one for a while and while it isn't mind blowing, I can see why it's one of the higher rated beers within the style.

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2012 23:57:45 | More by spinrsx

match1112

Illinois

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

a: cloudy straw yellow body. fingers worth of creamy bright white head displays better than average staying power.

s: wheat, yeast and corriander stand out the most. in the background subtle hints of pepper, lemon and orange help blend this one together.

t: everything i could smell i can taste. the main difference being that the yeast plays a bigger role.

m: medium light bodywith great carbonation. crisp and refreshing with a spicy inish, but not overpowering on the spice.

o: one of the best whites out there.

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2012 00:46:14 | More by match1112

brureview

Massachusetts

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

Served in an Oly Pilsner glass- tall and perfect for this beer.

The beer poured a pale lemon color with a two fingered head wafting a lemony clove smell- a good introduction to the beer.

The mouth feel was refreshingly tart and tingled the back of my tongue.

The main course: a rich smooth clove finish. As the beer warmed there was less clove in the palate with an added hint of chocolate lemon.

The remaining bottle poured a three fingered head, the mouth feel was more crisp, and the clove-lemon finish was more pronounced. This was probably due to the yeast settling in the bottle.

Overall- a great beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-13-2012 22:12:02 | More by brureview

BigPlay1824

New York

4.68/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Enjoyed in a pilsner glass

A: pours a very hazy straw yellow color with a finger of pure white fluffy head which lingers for just a short time before dissipating, leaves
S: kind of smells like rubber, like fresh clean rubber not burning rubber, nice bready notes and a slight spice
T: begins with a slight lemon zest then moves into a great bready note which lingers on the palate long afterwards, i didnt see the banana peel and spice notes that that often see in other witbeers butt i think that helped this one to smooth right out, overall a delight to drink and infinitely drinkable
M: medium carbonation tingle which is slightly sharp but definitely brief, before backing off into a silky smooth taste which leaves the mouth feeling like there is a thin layer of foam on the mouth
O: the is most definitely the best witbeer out there, easily sessionable and yet so complex and delicious

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2012 00:12:23 | More by BigPlay1824

ONUMello

Ohio

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

12oz bottle poured into a pint glass
A: Fairly bright yellow with a 1/2 finger head that fades quickly. Fairly heavy carbonation.
S: Wow. Like walking into a Penzy's spice store that's attached to a bakery baking fresh bread. Tough to pin down anything specific but it's aromatic, complex and balanced.
T: Wheat and spices, with a crisp finish.
M: Light but crisp with pleasant light carbonation.
O: A great beer to drink as it starts to warm up for spring. Light yet complex. I wish it were distributed to Ohio.

Serving type: bottle

04-11-2012 05:21:16 | More by ONUMello