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Allagash White

Allagash Brewing Company
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🌍 United States · Witbier · One of 66 Witbiers in hopIQ

Allagash White is a traditional Belgian-style wheat beer brewed with oats and malted wheat, then spiced with coriander and orange peel. It delivers a crisp, refreshing profile with subtle citrus and spice notes that make it an excellent choice for warm weather drinking.

ABV
5.1%
Bitterness
Mild
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
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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
Very crisp mouthfeel.
crispcreamy

A sharp texture drives the beer — a clean, direct pour with room for the palate to fill in.

Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Witbier.
Malt character
wheat
Fermentation & yeast
clean
yeasty
Distinctive notes
citrusy
coriander
orange
spicy

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Allagash White

◎ Appearance

Allagash White presents a pale, hazy golden complexion characteristic of the witbier style, with excellent clarity despite suspended wheat proteins and yeast. A thick, creamy white head forms generously and persists throughout the drinking experience. Fine carbonation creates an effervescent quality that enhances the visual appeal.

hazy goldenwhite headeffervescentpale

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus and orange peel aromatics, complemented by subtle coriander and herbal spice notes. Belgian yeast character contributes delicate banana and clove esters that add complexity without overwhelming the more delicate grain aromas. The overall bouquet is inviting and fresh, with noticeable wheat grain undertones.

orange peelcoriander spicebanana esterherbal

◐ Taste

The palate opens crisp and refreshing with prominent citrus and wheat flavors that define the entry. Mid-palate reveals smooth orange peel and coriander contributions, layered with subtle banana yeast character and light herbal notes. Low bitterness (17 IBU) allows the spice and citrus to shine, finishing clean without any harsh edges.

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◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with excellent drinkability, leaving a subtle lingering citrus and herbal impression. No astringency or cloying sweetness remains—only a bright, refreshing aftertaste that invites another sip.

clean drycrisp aftertastelingering citrus
86
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
87
Appearance
84
Finish
85
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Allagash White

Serve at 5–8°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve cold to preserve the delicate citrus and spice aromas. Too warm and the yeast esters become heavy — too cold and the coriander disappears.

Witbier glass
Recommended for this style

The tall, slender wheat beer glass holds the full 50cl pour and shows off the hazy golden colour. The wide mouth lets citrus and spice aromas drift upward freely.

Best consumed fresh. Citrus and spice notes fade after 3–4 months. Drink within 6 months of packaging.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Allagash White

About Witbier

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Witbier?

Witbiers are Belgian white ales brewed with unmalted wheat, 4.5–5.5% ABV. Hazy and refreshing with citrus peel, coriander spice and a soft creamy body.

Finding a similar Witbier

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same crisp, wheat, coriander character as Allagash White will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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