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Allagash White

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Allagash White is a Belgian-style wheat beer and the beer the brewery opened with in 1995. Oats plus malted and raw wheat give it a hazy, pale straw appearance, while Nugget, Crystal and Czech Saaz hops stay in the background. Coriander and Curaçao orange peel carry the aroma: orange zest, lemon and a peppery, slightly herbal spice over a soft, bready grain base. The body is light and made creamy by the oats, the carbonation lively, and the finish dry with a faint citrus tartness.

ABV
5.2%
Bitterness
Mild13 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
PaceA Few

AWARDS

Gold · 2026
World Beer Cup
Gold · 2012
World Beer Cup
Gold · 2010
World Beer Cup
Gold · 1998
World Beer Cup
Gold · 2024
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2022
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2020
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2015
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2005
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2002
Great American Beer Festival
Gold · 2017
European Beer Star
Silver · 2023
Great American Beer Festival
Silver · 2021
Great American Beer Festival
Silver · 2004
World Beer Cup
Bronze · 2022
European Beer Star
Bronze · 2022
World Beer Cup
Bronze · 2002
World Beer Cup
Bronze · 2018
Great American Beer Festival
Bronze · 2010
Great American Beer Festival
★Gold — World Beer Cup
★Gold — World Beer Cup
★Gold — World Beer Cup
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
wheatcorianderorange
wheat
coriander
orange
citrusy
bready
herbal
Aroma
Bright citrus notes lead, with distinct orange zest and fresh lemon peel mingling over a soft, bready grain foundation.
also:spicy
not found:hoppy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Allagash White

◎ Appearance

Pale straw gold with a soft haze from suspended oats and wheat, creating a cloudy yet luminous appearance. A dense, creamy head forms readily and clings to the glass in fine lacing. The lively carbonation is evident throughout, with steady bubbles rising through the cloudy body.

pale strawhazycreamy headfine lacing

◌ Aroma

Bright citrus notes lead, with distinct orange zest and fresh lemon peel mingling over a soft, bready grain foundation. Coriander and Czech Saaz hops introduce a delicate peppery spice and herbal complexity that stays restrained and refined. The overall impression is aromatic yet balanced, with no single note dominating.

orange zestlemon peelpeppery spiceherbalbready grain

◐ Taste

The palate opens soft and slightly sweet from the malted wheat, with the oat adjuncts contributing a gentle, creamy mouthfeel. Coriander and orange peel spice emerge mid-palate, complemented by a faint floral hop character. Bitterness remains low and integrated, allowing the grain and spice to remain the focal point throughout.

soft wheatcreamy oatcoriander spicelow bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is dry with a faint citrus tartness that lingers pleasantly without harshness. A subtle herbal-peppery note persists as the beer fades, leaving a refreshing and clean aftertaste.

drycitrus tartnessherbal fade
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
82
Appearance
83
Finish
78
Serve at 5–8°C

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

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.

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About Witbier

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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.

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