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Portland, ME
Pete - I've been here twice now, but the place has been re-done since the first trip. They do tours - even private ones if you book in advance - for free, and sell pours/flights/bottle pours in their taproom. They also have a food truck permanently in their outdoor tented area. Everything's pretty cheap, and you get to try some of their more funky stuff you wouldn't necessarily want to buy a whole of. You can also get beer to go. Great place to start a day, as there are many other breweries within 1/4 mile - 5 others as of 7/3/19, but those are constantly changing.
Pete - I've been here twice now, but the place has been re-done since the first trip. They do tours - even private ones if you book in advance - for free, and sell pours/flights/bottle pours in their taproom. They also have a food truck permanently in their outdoor tented area. Everything's pretty cheap, and you get to try some of their more funky stuff you wouldn't necessarily want to buy a whole of. You can also get beer to go. Great place to start a day, as there are many other breweries within 1/4 mile - 5 others as of 7/3/19, but those are constantly changing.
Allagash Astrid
Saison - 9.7% ABV Pete This is an OK beer. It is first and foremost boozy. You do get a hint of the Belgian spiciness you'd expect from a saison, but it is overwhelmed by the alcohol. It is enough to make it drinkable, and at 9.7%, that is impressive. Ratings: Pete - 4 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Avancé
Wild Ale - 9.8% ABV Pete Pictured on the right. My (mildly inebriated) tasting notes on this: "super sour super good super strawberry super expensive". Awesome beer, and if you're willing to pay for it, I highly recommend it. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Barrel & Bean
Belgian Tripel - 10.4% ABV Pete Originally named James Bean. This honestly just tastes like I'm drinking a very mild coffee. I have no idea how it's hiding its booze so well, because it's quite strong, and I literally couldn't tell. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Black
Stout - 7.5% ABV Josh Probably the smoothest stout I've ever had. Its so silky smooth that the texture alone has you reaching for more. Combine that with its rich, perfectly intertwined flavors, and you got yourself one of the best stouts in the world. Pete This is amazing. Chocolate is the obvious flavor with a beautiful creamy feel and some nice hoppiness in the background. Ratings: Josh - 6 Shyoh's, Pete - 7 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Confluence
Wild Ale - 7.5% ABV Pete I didn't love this one. It's a bit hoppy and a bit sour. Neither flavor is strong, but I definitely don't like those two together. I didn't really get any maltiness, despite Allagash's description saying I would. Oh well. If you make as many beers as Allagash, I'm bound to not like one of them. Ratings: Pete - 3 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Coolship Cerise 2014
Lambic - 5.6% ABV Pete Had this in 2021 on tap. It has lots of funk to it, which is nice, but the cherry makes it kind of medicinal. I just don't love cherry beers (usually). Ratings: Pete - 4 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Coolship Red
Lambic - 6.7% ABV Pete A little funky (wild yeast will do that), a little sour, and raspberry comes through in the finish. I can't really taste the oak, but I'm sure it would taste a lot different without it. Really, really excellent. Ratings: Pete - 6 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Curieux
Belgian Tripel - 11% ABV Pete So, this is my favorite beer aged on bourbon barrels? Sign me up. The spicy notes from the bourbon complement the sweetness and really round out the flavor of this one. It's a bit stronger, and combined with bourbon flavors gives you a hint of booziness as well. Amazing. Ratings: Pete - 7 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Dubbel
Dubbel Ale - 7% ABV Pete Another great one by Allagash. Not even a hint of bitterness with this one. It is sweet, malty, and strong. It is very carbonated, and has a very smooth finish. Ratings: Pete - 6 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Farm to Face 2019
Wild Ale - 6.3% ABV Pete Like drinking a Granny Smith apple, with a little peach flavor at the end. Good tartness and lots of fruit. Excellent. Ratings: Pete - 6 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Fluxus 2016
Saison - 7.7% ABV Pete This has a surprisingly low amount of flavor for what it is. That must be the ginger toning things down. It hides the booze very well. Ratings: Pete - 4 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Four
Belgian Quadruple - 10% ABV Pete This beer has some great flavors, and somehow it manages to hide the fact that it is 10% alcohol. That is hard to do. Another great one from Allagash. Ratings: Pete - 6 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Four Winds Road
Fruited Sour - 7.5% ABV Pete Pictured on left. Really damn good sour. It's on the medium-low sourness level, with a touch of funk and a bunch of peach. Hard to make peach stand out, but this does it well. Ratings: Pete - 6 Shyoh's |
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Allagash FV 13
Wild Ale - 8.9% ABV Pete Medium to slightly above sourness level, and really quite funky. It's pretty good. Others with me liked this a lot more than me. Ratings: Pete - 4 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Ganache
Wild Ale - 7.5% ABV Pete Not quite as good as the description "The liquid equivalent of biting into a raspberry-filled dark chocolate cake." That said, it's damn good, and I'd still get this any day. A little malty/roasty finish on top of a nice tart beer. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Haunted House
Porter - 6.66% ABV Pete First off, you gotta respect the ABV for a Halloween-themed beer. And the beer is quite good too. Pretty light body, with a nice roasty flavor and a tiny hint of hops. Quite nice. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Hoppy Table Beer
Patersbier - 4.8% ABV Pete There isn't a ton of flavor in this. It has some hoppiness, but I wanted more spice. Still, it is extremely drinkable, which is what it's described as, so I gotta give it credit for that. Ratings: Pete - 4 Shyoh's |
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Allagash House Beer
Patersbier - 4.5% ABV Pete Pictured 2nd from the right. This is only available at the brewery. It's pretty plain with a tiny bit of Belgian funk. Makes sense, as it's a 'Belgian single'. Ratings: Pete - 4 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Hugh Malone
Belgian IPA - 7.8% ABV Pete This is pretty mild in terms of hops/bitterness, but it has a nice spiciness, almost like a saison. It definitely confused my taste buts, but it was pretty great, and not terribly expensive on tap. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Interlude
Wild Ale - 9.5% ABV Pete This is a great beer. It has quite a bit going on. It's fruity with a hint of sour at first. Then you get hints of wine (it was aged in wine barrels). Once you get used to all that, you finally realize that it is pretty boozy in the finish. It has a lot going on, and it is definitely worth having. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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Allagash James And Julie
Flanders Oud Bruin - 6.9% ABV Pete Hint of dark fruits in the smell, but you can tell it's going to be dominated by sourness. The taste is mostly just sour, but in the best way possible. The sediment at the end (see the smaller glass in the back) is even more sour. We were told you could either drink it alone or swirl and pour it on top. I'd recommend saving it for the end if you love to pucker up. Quite expensive, but worth it. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Little Brett
Wild Ale - 4.8% ABV Pete I didn't love this as much as others from Allagash. It is very mild on the sourness, and I wanted more of that. It's definitely more hoppy than sour, and the high carbonation makes the flavor go away quicker. Ratings: Pete - 4 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Martin Road
Stout - 8.7% ABV Pete Pictured on the right. Lots of coffee flavor in this one. Definitely not a super heavy stout. You get some of the bourbon flavors from the barrel aging, but it doesn't come off as boozy. Really good. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Pick Your Own
Sour - 6% ABV Pete Great beer. Oak aged, wild yeast, and aged with a bunch of fruit all means that this has a lot going on. Definitely dominated by the tartness from the fruit/wild fermentation. It's pretty high on the sour side with a nice fruity finish. I didn't notice much from the oak, but I was by no means sober when I had it. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Saison
Saison - 6.1% ABV Pete My drunk notes on this just said "Great". Real in-depth analysis there for you. Allagash does tend to get the Belgian styles right (see below), so I have to believe my drunk self. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Sixteen Counties
Belgian Strong Pale Ale - 7.3% ABV Pete I don't really know what to think of this. It tastes a little funky, but I can't decide if that's in a good or a bad way. It's a little hoppy too, but not too much. Ratings: Pete - 4 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Tiny House
Table Beer - 3.4% ABV Pete Pictured 2nd from the left. Nice light, easy drinker. Not a ton of flavor, but good for the daytime. Ratings: Pete - 4 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Tripel
Belgian Tripel - 9% ABV Pete I took one sip and this was immediately my favorite beer. Enough said. Ratings: Pete - 7 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Trollekelder
Belgian Strong Dark Ale - 9.8% ABV Pete Smells like scotch and tastes like it with some added malty notes. Big fan. Ratings: Pete - 5 Shyoh's |
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Allagash Two Lights
Fruit Beer - 6.7% ABV Pete This tastes basically like an extremely mild saison. It's not bad, but there really isn't much flavor. Definitely good for drinking outside during the day. Ratings: Pete - 4 Shyoh's |
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Allagash White
Belgian Witbier- 5.2% ABV Josh A roller-coaster of emotions for this Belgian white. High expectations going in, disappointment on first sip (not the taste I expected), and satisfaction upon completion. Pete This is a very good beer. It has a bit of a yeasty taste, but is still smooth and delicious, with a ton of spicy flavor. Plus, you can get it at Pebble Beach. Ratings: Josh- 5 Shyoh’s Pete - 6 Shyoh's |
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