Style: Wheat with Fruit of Hops

ABV: 5.3 IBU: 13.0

98/100
Aroma: 12
Appearance: 3
Flavor: 19
Mouthfeel: 5

Allagash Brewing White

What the brewers say

“Allagash White features a refreshing balance of citrus and spice. Wheat, coriander, and Curaçao orange peel round out the flavor of this pale straw-colored, hazy beer.”

What our panel thought

“Spice and banana fruit meld well on the nose. Fruitcake-like, in a good way. Its moderately high carbonation and spicy, hoppy flavors balance fairly well with the wheat-forward malt flavors. It finishes crisp, slightly bitter, and somewhat dry, which invites you back for more. Spice notes linger a while in the dry finish.”

What our editors thought

“Very subtle tartness and fruit on the nose with some chalky fermentation character that transitions to crisp and crackery on the sip. Peppery notes keep it brisk and bright. The 6-pack abs of witbiers.”

Review printed in: Wheat, Weed, & Kveik (Apr-May 2019) (View All Issues)


REVIEWS FOR YOU >

Allagash Brewing Company Allagash White

“Slightly hazy yellow with a nice white head. A somewhat sharp farmhouse nose. Pepper, clove, and coriander intertwine in the flavor and leave a spicy impression on the tongue. A slight bitterness also makes an appearance and works well with the spice component. Light coriander, lemon, and orange peel present themselves in the off-dry finish. A very fun and different take on the classical style.”

Breakside Brewery Bellwether

“Brilliant straw gold with a foamy white head. Layered aroma of candied orange peel, herbal tea, juniper, and fortified white wine supported by grainy and spicy notes. Tasting, a wave of orange, both fruit and pith, jasmine, white tea, white pepper, and the lightest touch of pineapple tang at the end. Mouthfeel is spot-on; residual sugars allow the beer to do its magic, but it’s not sweet. Alcohol adds to the experience. The aftertaste is herbal and gin-like, with a dry and warming finish and an almost pithy citrus aftertaste. A very interesting drinking experience that is like bow-tie cocktail meets solid beer.”

Ritual Brewing Wit's End

“Earthy, phenolic, and slightly vegetal hops-forward aroma that follows through to the finish. The moderate-to-high level of carbonation gives it a distinctly crisp, prickly, and slightly carbonic mouthfeel that carries over into the flavor.”

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