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Allagash Maine Blueberry Ale

Allagash Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Fruit Beer · One of 43 Fruit Beers in hopIQ

Allagash Maine Blueberry Ale is a light, easy-drinking ale brewed with wild Maine blueberries, first poured only in the tasting rooms and sold more widely since 2026. Red wheat and pale malts form the base, Nugget and Mosaic the hops, and an English ale yeast ferments it. It pours hazy, from dark gold to maroon. Subtle blueberry and soft bready malt lead, with light floral and earthy hop notes, a faint berry tartness and gentle bitterness in a clean, light-bodied finish.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Mild
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden8
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Where this beer sits· Four axes, the same for every beer in hopIQ.
Body
Medium body.
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
Gently sweet notes.
drysweet
Bitterness
Soft bitterness.
mildbitter
Texture
Crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

Crisp and mildly bitter.

Trim and gentle — the beer moves through with an unforced, easy rhythm.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Fruit Beer.
Malt character
bready
malty
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
clean
tart
Distinctive notes
hazy
berry
Hop character
earthyfloral

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Allagash Maine Blueberry Ale

◎ Appearance

The beer presents a hazy pour, shifting across the glass from dark gold to maroon tones, indicating both the pale malts and the contribution of wild blueberries. The cloudiness comes from yeast suspension and fruit particles, creating a soft, diffuse appearance. Head retention is moderate, with fine bubbles dispersing gradually across the surface.

hazy, dark gold to maroonfine carbonationsoft head

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with subtle blueberry and soft, bready malt notes that form the foundation of the bouquet. Light floral and earthy hop character emerges behind the fruit, suggesting the Mosaic and Nugget varieties working in harmony. The overall impression is restrained and balanced, with no single element dominating.

blueberry, subtlebready maltlight floral, earthy hops

◐ Taste

Entry is clean and approachable, with soft malt sweetness and blueberry fruitiness establishing themselves early on the palate. Mid-palate develops a faint berry tartness and gentle earthiness from the hops, while bitterness remains low and restrained at 10 IBU. The light body ensures the fruit remains the focal point without heaviness or cloying sweetness.

blueberry, tartsoft malt sweetnessgentle bitternessclean, light-bodied

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and brief, with lingering blueberry tartness and a whisper of earthy hop character fading quickly. No astringency or harsh edges emerge; the aftertaste remains refreshing and food-friendly.

brief, cleanblueberry tartness fades
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
78
Taste
77
Appearance
79
Finish
76
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Allagash Maine Blueberry Ale

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 Allagash Maine Blueberry Ale

About Fruit Beer

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Fruit Beer?

Fruit Beer 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 Fruit Beer

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