Founded in Portland, Maine in 1995 by Rob Tod — who remains the owner — Allagash built its identity entirely around Belgian-style ales at a time when the style had almost no American following. The flagship Allagash White, a witbier, is the most-awarded example of the style in the United States. In 2007, Allagash became the first American brewery to install a traditional koelschip for spontaneous fermentation, launching the Coolship line of lambic-inspired ales. The brewery was named GABF Brewery of the Year in 2021 and 2023; Rob Tod received the James Beard Award for outstanding drinks professional in 2019.
AWARDS
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Drawn from all 4 beers in the catalogue.
With 4 beers, only recurring notes are shown — one unusual beer moves this a lot.
A handful of styles across their range — a shared thread has to hold across each of them.
Across 4 beers in 3 style families, none of Allagash Brewing Company's characters carry through the whole range — the mix of styles they brew is the signature here.
Their beers place in the Top 54% of the catalogue on average, across 4 ranked beers. Consistent rather than spiky — no single standout carrying the rest.
Based on style overlap and flavor profile
Founded in Portland, Maine in 1995 by Rob Tod — who remains the owner — Allagash built its identity entirely around Belgian-style ales at a time when the style had almost no American following. The flagship Allagash White, a witbier, is the most-awarded example of the style in the United States. In 2007, Allagash became the first American brewery to install a traditional koelschip for spontaneous fermentation, launching the Coolship line of lambic-inspired ales. The brewery was named GABF Brewery of the Year in 2021 and 2023; Rob Tod received the James Beard Award for outstanding drinks professional in 2019.
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