Big Little Beer
Allagash Brewing Company

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From:
Allagash Brewing Company
 
Maine, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Ale
ABV:
5.5%
Score:
87
Avg:
3.87 | pDev: 11.11%
Reviews:
36
Ratings:
72
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Nov 25, 2020
Added:
Jan 05, 2011
Wants:
  0
Gots:
  0
Brewed for the 2010 Beer Advocate Belgian Beer Fest. This is the "small beer" of the two beers brewed for the 2010 fest. Brewed with two types of Pilsner, Red Wheat Malt, Victory Malt and Demerra Sugar. Hopped with Northern Brewer, Mt Hood and Nelson Sauvin. Fermented with Belgian Yeast Strain with significant phenolics and spice character.
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Reviewed by maddogruss from New Jersey

3.93/5  rDev +1.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Notes from 2011. Had this from a bottle.
A: pours hazy straw yellow body with small white head with nice retention and lacing
S: interesting olive smelling beer; really pretty smell and some alcohol notes
T: tastes pretty yeasty; subtle bitterness but pretty, olive taste is strong; subtle earthiness in the aftertaste
M: smooth and full bodied; velvety
D: nice mouthfeel and taste combo; pretty solid beer overall
Nov 25, 2020
 
Rated: 3.75 by WarEagle04 from Georgia

Sep 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by DrBier from Pennsylvania

Jul 14, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by afsdan from Colorado

Apr 08, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by mattmarka1 from Minnesota

Jan 12, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by Patrickbrusil from Massachusetts

Dec 25, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by mkeene78

Nov 24, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by t0rin0 from California

Aug 18, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by ms11781 from Massachusetts

Jun 23, 2012
 
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Reviewed by jsanford from Georgia

3.48/5  rDev -10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
On-tap at Brewvival 2012

Poured a hazy light gold with a think white head. Mildly funky aromas of ripe pear and crisp toasted grain. Taste is a similar mix of apple and pear, grain, and Belgian yeast. Crisp mouthfeel, with a medium body and good carbonation. Decent enough, but not very memorable.
May 06, 2012
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Reviewed by ngeunit1 from Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
A - Served a hazy golden-yellow color with a finger of frothy white head. The head fades down fairly slowly leaving behind some good lace.

S - Aroma is a mix of light wheat with some sweetness, citrus, and grass. There is some Belgian yeast as well and a touch of funk.

T - Starts off with some sweet grains with some lemon and citrus and some light yeast. Through the middle some funk comes through with some more grain and lemon, as well as some gassy hop flavor. The finish is a mix of bigger yeast characters with some funk and lemon.

M - Medium-light bodied with moderate-plus carbonation. Feels smooth with a very crisp and dry finish.

D - Very drinkable. Nicely balance Belgian session ale with some light hop and Belgian yeast flavors.
Apr 18, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by ScottyC54 from New Jersey

Mar 17, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by clord717 from Connecticut

Mar 03, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by BlackBelt5112203 from Michigan

Feb 26, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by dunix from Vermont

Feb 11, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by roblund from California

Feb 03, 2012
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Reviewed by Murrhey from Washington

3.02/5  rDev -22%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Had on tap at Haven Gastropub with kojevergas below me. Poured in a 5 oz tulip glass. Reviewed from notes.

A- Bubbly white lacing. Thin with poor retention. Cloudy orange color.

S- Citrus and hoppy. Lemon and bitterness.

T- Slightly hoppy. The hops and lemon are paired nicely. Bitter finish.

M- Very light body. Bubbly and lingering finish.

O- Light beer, decent taste. Pale ale through and through. Wouldn't bother with again.
Jan 31, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by djrn2 from New Jersey

Jan 13, 2012
 
Rated: 2 by jraras from Massachusetts

Jan 11, 2012
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