Allagash Hugh Malone from Allagash Brewing Company
Rating: B+
Thanks to barleywinebrewer for sending this one my way. Nice label - if you're unsure of who Hugh Malone was, check hughmalone.com - short version, an Irish Republican hop picker, then Portland brewer who was known for using lots of hops in his beers. Some googling reveals that the chemical formula on the label is that of cortisol, a stress hormone.
Appearance: Darker than I was expecting, in color - orange/amber, slightly hazy. Good head, retention and lacing.
Smell: Big Belgian yeast aroma, an Allagash trademark I suppose, with plenty of spicy hops underneath. I was unsure that this beer was properly categorized, but after taking one whiff - it is. Grapefruity notes.
Taste: Much like the aroma. Definitely a Belgian ale first, and a hoppy beer second. The problem with Belgian IPAs seems to be letting *both* the yeast and the hops shine, flavor-wise. Research reveals Warrior was used - so probably an early addition, all bitterness, no flavor. That said, it works. Little Simcoe grapefruityness comes through.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, carbonation is fine. Alcohol not distracting.
Drinkability: Very good. Paired well with the seafood shishkabobs I was having.
Serving type: bottle
Reviewed on: 06-12-2007 14:21:02
Rating: B+
Thanks to barleywinebrewer for sending this one my way. Nice label - if you're unsure of who Hugh Malone was, check hughmalone.com - short version, an Irish Republican hop picker, then Portland brewer who was known for using lots of hops in his beers. Some googling reveals that the chemical formula on the label is that of cortisol, a stress hormone.
Appearance: Darker than I was expecting, in color - orange/amber, slightly hazy. Good head, retention and lacing.
Smell: Big Belgian yeast aroma, an Allagash trademark I suppose, with plenty of spicy hops underneath. I was unsure that this beer was properly categorized, but after taking one whiff - it is. Grapefruity notes.
Taste: Much like the aroma. Definitely a Belgian ale first, and a hoppy beer second. The problem with Belgian IPAs seems to be letting *both* the yeast and the hops shine, flavor-wise. Research reveals Warrior was used - so probably an early addition, all bitterness, no flavor. That said, it works. Little Simcoe grapefruityness comes through.
Mouthfeel: Medium body, carbonation is fine. Alcohol not distracting.
Drinkability: Very good. Paired well with the seafood shishkabobs I was having.
Serving type: bottle
Reviewed on: 06-12-2007 14:21:02
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