Style: Stout (American)

ABV: 7.5

86/100

Aroma:	11
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	18
Mouthfeel:	4

Allagash Brewing Company North Sky

What the brewers say

"Belgian-inspired stout that balances light notes of fruit and sweetness with roasty malt."

What our panel thought

“Brown pour with a soft tan head. Light chocolate aromas supported by light fruit notes. Earthy and piney hop notes. Soft and airy body floats across the palate with different layers intersecting: caramel, chocolate, bubblegum, and light fruit esters. A light piney bitterness lingers well into the sweet, round finish with some roast coming through.”

What our editors thought

“Slightly vegetal note on the nose upsets the flow, but in the sip, very subtle fermentation esters offer a fruity reprieve.”

Review printed in: The Route to Stout (October-November 2021) (View All Issues)

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