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Coolship Pomme

Allagash Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Wild Ale · One of 18 Wild Ales in hopIQ

Coolship Pomme takes selected barrels of Allagash's spontaneously fermented beer after roughly two years in oak and ages them for a further four months on freshly picked Golden Russet, Ashmead's Kernel, Northern Spy and Winesap apples from a nearby farm. The base is brewed with Pilsner malt, raw wheat and aged whole-leaf hops. Crisp apple and oak lead, with white pepper, apricot and a faint funk behind them, along with a malic tartness and a buttery, pie-crust note. The finish is very dry.

ABV
6.6%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden5
How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Dry finish.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and dry.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Wild Ale.
Fermentation & yeast
tart
fruity
funky
sour
Distinctive notes
oak
spicy
peach
Hop character
earthy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Coolship Pomme

◎ Appearance

Pale golden-yellow with excellent clarity and a delicate, fine-bubbled head that leaves a crisp lacing on the glass. The beer presents a luminous quality typical of spontaneously fermented ales, with gentle carbonation that sustains throughout the tasting.

pale goldenbrilliant clarityfine lacinggently carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with crisp orchard apple and dried oak, followed by subtle white pepper and dried apricot. Beneath these bright notes lies a faint funk and earthy complexity characteristic of wild fermentation, with no harsh phenolics—instead, a restrained and refined farmhouse character.

crisp appleoak agingwhite pepperfarmhouse funk

◐ Taste

The palate is structured around a tart, malic acidity balanced by a buttery, pastry-like malt quality. Apple influence remains present but integrated, complemented by gentle white pepper spice and a whisper of apricot stone. The low bitterness allows the fermentation character and fruit to take centre stage, with no astringency.

malic tartnessbuttery mouthfeelintegrated fruitdelicate spice

◑ Finish

Very dry and crisp, with the apple acidity lingering alongside a subtle oak tannin and faint pie-crust aftertaste. The finish is clean and refreshing, without any cloying sweetness.

very drylingering acidityclean aftertaste
87
hopIQ score
Aroma
87
Taste
88
Appearance
85
Finish
86
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Coolship Pomme

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 6–9°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Coolship Pomme

About Wild Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Wild Ale?

Wild Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Wild Ale

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