448. Allagash Musette
This was purchased at Downtown Wine & Spirits a few weeks ago. I let this warm to around 45ยบ F and served it in one of my Duvel Tulips.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Allagash Brewing Company
Year: 2006
Alcohol: 10.00%
Serving: Bottle, 750 mL
Style: Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.0): Pours a hazy brownish-red with a fluffy, thick, beige head that thins to a persistent, half-inch layer, leaving heavy lace.
Smell (4.0): Rich sweet caramel malty aroma is predominant, with notes of dark fruits, especially dates. There are also notes of yeast and alcohol.
Taste (3.5): There's a malty and fruity sweetness upfront, followed by a woody flavor and a peppery alcoholic spice. The finish has a mellow bitterness.
Mouthfeel (4.5): High carbonation, creamy and medium to full-bodied.
Drinkability (4.0): Flavorful, with well hidden alcohol.
Overall (3.85): This is the first Wee Heavy that I've assigned a ranking to. The malty flavors are nice and are balanced well by the woodiness and bitterness. If I could find another bottle I would buy it for cellaring, perhaps next year's release.
This was purchased at Downtown Wine & Spirits a few weeks ago. I let this warm to around 45ยบ F and served it in one of my Duvel Tulips.
Beer Stats:
Brewery: Allagash Brewing Company
Year: 2006
Alcohol: 10.00%
Serving: Bottle, 750 mL
Style: Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy, BJCP Style Guide
Appearance (4.0): Pours a hazy brownish-red with a fluffy, thick, beige head that thins to a persistent, half-inch layer, leaving heavy lace.
Smell (4.0): Rich sweet caramel malty aroma is predominant, with notes of dark fruits, especially dates. There are also notes of yeast and alcohol.
Taste (3.5): There's a malty and fruity sweetness upfront, followed by a woody flavor and a peppery alcoholic spice. The finish has a mellow bitterness.
Mouthfeel (4.5): High carbonation, creamy and medium to full-bodied.
Drinkability (4.0): Flavorful, with well hidden alcohol.
Overall (3.85): This is the first Wee Heavy that I've assigned a ranking to. The malty flavors are nice and are balanced well by the woodiness and bitterness. If I could find another bottle I would buy it for cellaring, perhaps next year's release.
