Thing 2
Allagash Brewing Company

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From:
Allagash Brewing Company
 
Maine, United States
Style:
Belgian Dark Ale
ABV:
6.9%
Score:
88
Avg:
3.92 | pDev: 15.05%
Reviews:
5
Ratings:
21
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 19, 2013
Added:
Aug 11, 2011
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
Brewed for the 2011 Beer Advocate Belgian Beer Fest. Light chestnut in appearance, this medium bodied ale has an aroma consisting of tropical fruits, licorice and sweet nougat. The clean flavor is a great compliment to the candy finish.
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Rated: 3.5 by pwoody11 from Delaware

Oct 19, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by CypherEnigma from Massachusetts

Aug 26, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by xnicknj from Pennsylvania

Jan 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by chippo33 from Vermont

Dec 04, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by Phacoman from Pennsylvania

Oct 01, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by BeerThursdays from Delaware

Jun 22, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by deltatauhobbit from Maine

May 26, 2012
 
Rated: 2.75 by GTB from North Carolina

Mar 04, 2012
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Reviewed by thagr81us from South Carolina

3.53/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Had during Brewvival 2012! Served from tap into a Brewvival sampler imperial pint. Poured orange with a minimal off-white head. Maintained decent lacing throughout the glass. The aroma was comprised of sweet malt, banana, wheat, and fruit. The flavor was of sweet malt, banana, fruit, grain, and wheat. It had a light feel on the palate with medium carbonation. Overall this was a decent brew. Based on the description of this one, I was really excited to see that it would be at the festival. Unfortunately however, the sugar was nowhere to be found on this one. The added sweetness from it would have been a very nice touch as the base was solid, but just needed a touch of sweetness to knock it into a new tier. Not a bad brew at all, but not great either.
Mar 01, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by THECPJ from Delaware

Feb 27, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by BlackBelt5112203 from Michigan

Feb 26, 2012
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Reviewed by brentk56 from North Carolina

4.15/5  rDev +5.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Appearance: Presents with an amber color almost shaded into russet; the head was impressive as was the lacing

Smell: Golden raisin and spice cake, with brown sugar on the nose

Taste: The brown sugar, golden raisin and spice cake elements jump out, with a growing tart character developing by mid-palate to offset the sweetness; apple and balsa wood elements in the finish

Mouthfeel: Medium body with moderate carbonation

Overall: A very interesting take on the style; like the tartness in the middle to counter the sweeter elements up front and in the finish
Feb 25, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by mdaschaf from Indiana

Feb 19, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by tatums1984 from North Carolina

Feb 09, 2012
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Reviewed by lordofthewiens from New Mexico

4.5/5  rDev +14.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
In a tulip glass this beer was an amber color. The thick, off-white head left sheets of lace.

Very aromatic. Some brown sugar/caramel. Fresh, outdoors, grassy. A little fruit, a little citrus.

Taste of candy, sweet fruit. Grassy hops with a little grapefruit.

Crisp and enjoyable. Would drink this anytime.
Jan 08, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by bluesplit63 from Connecticut

Jan 07, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by MaineMike from Maine

Dec 18, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by sailorastro from Connecticut

Dec 15, 2011
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Reviewed by drabmuh from Maryland

3.58/5  rDev -8.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
On tap at Churchkey DC, served in a snifter. Beer is copperish with a mild haze, low carbonation, soft white head, large bubbles, low retention.

Aroma is sweet and a little grainy.

Beer is watery with a mild malt sweetness up front and a dry finish. It is fine and a nice little Belgian beer for what it's worth. I might have it again.
Nov 27, 2011
 
Rated: 5 by PEIhop from Massachusetts

Nov 20, 2011
Thing 2 from Allagash Brewing Company
Beer rating: 88 out of 100 with 21 ratings