Allagash Big Little Beer - Allagash Brewing Company

Gambrinus1184

Connecticut

3.63/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Served on-tap in a dimpled glass stein @ the Corner in Litchfield, Conn.

A: Cloudy, pale golden yellow beneath a frothy, two-finger head of bubbly, crisp carbonation. Chilled haze and light, yeasty tinge made it look a bit like Country Time.

S: Spicy, minty hop leaves crackle along with a slightly citrusy malt and grain aroma.

T: Light bodied, fine and sugary malts tense up the front of the palate with some granular, malty sweetness. Belgian candi sugar and fruity esters swirl with banana, clove and mint to a dry and effervescent finish.

M: Light-bodied, mildly sticky and sharp with a brisk carbonation and yeasty bite of ginger.

O: Not the finest American BPA I've had, but Allagash might have been going for their Tripel Light here. Doesn't have the fruity, spicy complexity I was hoping for, but I wound up with a surprisingly drinkable light Belgian pale. Not likely to get very soon, but not bad at all.

Serving type: on-tap

10-03-2011 21:40:04 | More by Gambrinus1184

Patrickbrusil

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

12-25-2012 15:29:36 | More by Patrickbrusil

mkeene78

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

11-24-2012 01:42:39 | More by mkeene78

t0rin0

California

4/5  rDev +3.9%

08-18-2012 12:37:04 | More by t0rin0

ms11781

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

06-23-2012 03:11:33 | More by ms11781

KevinTK

4/5  rDev +3.9%

05-30-2012 15:07:15 | More by KevinTK

jsanford

Georgia

3.48/5  rDev -9.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

On-tap at Brewvival 2012

Poured a hazy light gold with a think white head. Mildly funky aromas of ripe pear and crisp toasted grain. Taste is a similar mix of apple and pear, grain, and Belgian yeast. Crisp mouthfeel, with a medium body and good carbonation. Decent enough, but not very memorable.

Serving type: on-tap

05-06-2012 19:43:06 | More by jsanford

ngeunit1

California

4/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Served a hazy golden-yellow color with a finger of frothy white head. The head fades down fairly slowly leaving behind some good lace.

S - Aroma is a mix of light wheat with some sweetness, citrus, and grass. There is some Belgian yeast as well and a touch of funk.

T - Starts off with some sweet grains with some lemon and citrus and some light yeast. Through the middle some funk comes through with some more grain and lemon, as well as some gassy hop flavor. The finish is a mix of bigger yeast characters with some funk and lemon.

M - Medium-light bodied with moderate-plus carbonation. Feels smooth with a very crisp and dry finish.

D - Very drinkable. Nicely balance Belgian session ale with some light hop and Belgian yeast flavors.

Serving type: on-tap

04-18-2012 08:32:49 | More by ngeunit1

ScottyC54

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

03-17-2012 17:00:16 | More by ScottyC54

clord717

Connecticut

4/5  rDev +3.9%

03-03-2012 23:36:25 | More by clord717

BlackBelt5112203

South Carolina

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

02-26-2012 16:24:21 | More by BlackBelt5112203

dunix

Vermont

4/5  rDev +3.9%

02-11-2012 16:31:58 | More by dunix

roblund

California

4/5  rDev +3.9%

02-03-2012 15:40:16 | More by roblund

Murrhey

Montana

3.03/5  rDev -21.3%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Had on tap at Haven Gastropub with kojevergas below me. Poured in a 5 oz tulip glass. Reviewed from notes.

A- Bubbly white lacing. Thin with poor retention. Cloudy orange color.

S- Citrus and hoppy. Lemon and bitterness.

T- Slightly hoppy. The hops and lemon are paired nicely. Bitter finish.

M- Very light body. Bubbly and lingering finish.

O- Light beer, decent taste. Pale ale through and through. Wouldn't bother with again.

Serving type: on-tap

01-31-2012 02:39:02 | More by Murrhey

djrn2

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +3.9%

01-13-2012 13:00:35 | More by djrn2

jraras

Massachusetts

2/5  rDev -48.1%

01-11-2012 04:03:55 | More by jraras

kojevergas

California

3.35/5  rDev -13%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Served on-draught into a 5 oz sampler in old town Orange, California. It was at some cafe down the street from Provisions on Glassell. Expectations were high, as I quite fancy what I've had previously from Allagash. Reviewed from notes. I didn't pair it with food.

A: Pours a half finger head of decent cream, okay thickness, and and bad retention. Colour is a cloudy yellow.

Sm: Light lemon ester hops and clean barley. A mild strength aroma.

T: Lemon ester tinges, with clean barley as the foundation. Simple but pleasant and refreshing. Full and appealing without featuring any strong flavours. Here's a beer that embodies subtlety; I'd like some of the Russian Imperial Stout fans to try beers like this because you don't need heavy-handed strong flavours to form a good beer. I'm certain someone with a better palate than mine (and more than a 5 oz sampler) could identify these notes.

Mf: Smooth and wet. Very nice thickness. Complements the flavours.

Dr: Extremely drinkable - this beer's strong suit (and often Allagash's). Ultimately, however, it's too simple for me to consider seeking out in the future. Give her a spin though, especially if you fancy the style.

Serving type: on-tap

12-18-2011 22:53:45 | More by kojevergas

MaineMike

Maine

3.5/5  rDev -9.1%

12-18-2011 00:19:16 | More by MaineMike

mltobin

Connecticut

3.68/5  rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Served on-tap in NYC. Excited to try this BPA from Allagash.

Appearance is golden color with a one finger head. Its` nose has belgian yeast, apple, malts, some lighter hops. The taste contains some spice, lemongrass, citrus, herbs. MF is light-medium, with a slight bitterness to it. This beer drinks easily and a couple glasses of this with some appetizers would be a perfect fit. One of the more "sessionable" offerings from Allagash.

Serving type: on-tap

12-17-2011 03:34:30 | More by mltobin

THECPJ

Delaware

4/5  rDev +3.9%

12-14-2011 17:18:40 | More by THECPJ

tjseveryday

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +29.9%

12-08-2011 22:12:56 | More by tjseveryday

pperez38

California

3.75/5  rDev -2.6%

12-06-2011 05:06:41 | More by pperez38

dbrauneis

New Jersey

3/5  rDev -22.1%

12-05-2011 01:48:00 | More by dbrauneis

amphion1065

Massachusetts

3.2/5  rDev -16.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Served on tap in an Allagash sort-of tulip. Reviewed from notes.

Pours a bright, hazy gold. A one-finger white head forms and lasts. Clingy lacing.

A somewhat funky, if not particularly "buggy" or "wild," aroma. Pretty heavy citrus notes, with a strong lemon presence. Some hay, wheat. Yeasty.

The taste is far hoppier than I expected. A pretty evident bitterness throughout the palate, and it unfortunately throws off a lot of the citrus fruit flavors and subtle funk.

Mouthfeel is nice and effervescent. An easy drinking BPA, for sure.

Fine, pretty unremarkable. Allagash can and does do a better job emulating easier-drinking Belgian styles.

Serving type: on-tap

12-04-2011 19:51:45 | More by amphion1065

metter98

New York

3.65/5  rDev -5.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On-tap at Mugs Alehouse, Brooklyn, NY

A: The beer is hazy golden yellow in color. It poured with a thin white head that died down, leaving some lacing on the surface and a ring of bubbles around the edge of the glass.
S: There are aromas of grassy hops in the nose.
T: The taste is similar to the smell and also has some flavors of spices along with a light amount of bitterness.
M: It feels medium-bodied on the palate with a moderate amount of carbonation. The finish is rather dry.
O: The beer is relatively easy to drink but seems like could use more balance in the taste because there are contrasting flavors.

Serving type: on-tap

12-04-2011 13:39:23 | More by metter98