What does Allagash stand for?

bark stream
The name “Allagash” comes from the Abenaki language, a dialect of the Algonquin languages, spoken by the Penobscot Tribe. The word, /walakéskʸihtəkʸ/, means “bark stream”. Allagash River.

What kind of beer is Allagash?

Belgian-style wheat beer
What is Allagash White? Allagash White is a take on a traditional Belgian-style wheat beer, brewed with oats and red and white wheat, then spiced with coriander, Curaçao orange peel and an undisclosed secret ingredient.

Is Allagash a craft beer?

We’re an independent craft brewery in Portland, Maine. In addition to our signature Allagash White—a Belgian-style wheat beer— you’ll find wild, sour, barrel-aged, and spontaneously fermented beers to try as well.

Is Allagash beer an IPA?

Hops grow swiftly at the start of spring, and Allagash captures the lush,citrusy, and resinous flavors alongside a generous grain bill in this amber-colored IPA called Swiftly.

Does the Allagash flow north or south?

The Allagash Wilderness Waterway is a 92-mile (148-kilometer) stretch of lakes, ponds, and the Allagash River flowing north through the northern Maine wilderness.

How much alcohol is in Allagash White?

5.2%
LIGHT IN FLAVOR Our flagship beer, Allagash White is a good example of these complexities. Many would describe White as a lighter option as it is both a very light-colored beer and has lower alcohol at a sessionable 5.2%. We’d certainly describe it as refreshing, crisp, and easy drinking.

What does Allagash taste like?

Flavor: “Moderate sweetness with a strong bittering finish. Significantly more hop bitterness than would be expected for the style. Complex for a wit, with slight sweetness and herbal earthy notes. Sweet citrus in the finish.

Is Allagash a wheat beer?

Our award-winning interpretation of a Belgian-style wheat beer is brewed with oats, malted wheat, and raw wheat for a hazy “white” appearance. Spiced with our own special blend of coriander and Curaçao orange peel, Allagash White upholds the Belgian tradition of beers that are both complex and refreshing.

Is Allagash an ale?

These sparkling session ales are brewed with fruit for the perfect balance of light, tart, and bright flavor.

Who makes Allagash beer?

Rob Tod
Rob Tod founded Allagash Brewing Company in 1995 as a brewery dedicated to Belgian-style beer. Our brewery is still in the same corner of Portland, Maine, where he started, but now distributes to seventeen states (CA, CT, DC, GA, IL (Chicagoland only), MA, MD, ME, NC, NH, NJ, NY, PA, RI, SC, VA, VT).

How long is Allagash good for?

On each bottle is a small packaging date. In my case, this batch is from the end of April, which is well within the 6-month freshness window recommended by the brewery.

Can you kayak the Allagash River?

The Trip. Legend, history, lakes, challenging rapids, and flowing river — meld these together and the result is a tremendous kayaking experience, paddling the fabled Allagash Wilderness Waterway as it weaves its way through the great forests of northern Maine.