Sixteen Counties
Allagash Brewing Company

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From:
Allagash Brewing Company
 
Maine, United States
Style:
Belgian Pale Ale
Ranked #4
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
90
Ranked #8,392
Avg:
4.05 | pDev: 7.65%
Reviews:
81
Ratings:
367
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 07, 2023
Added:
Nov 08, 2014
Wants:
  16
Gots:
  56
We named this beer to honor the rich tradition of farming in the sixteen counties of Maine. We brew the beer with malted Maine-grown barley, unmalted Maine-grown red wheat, and Maine-grown organic oats.

Sixteen Counties has a bright copper hue with aromas of lemon rind, flowers, and candied grapefruit. The first sip opens with herbal hop notes, wheat cracker, and citrus and ends with a balanced, dry finish.
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Ratings by monitorpop:
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Rated by monitorpop from Michigan

4/5  rDev -1.2%

Dec 02, 2014
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Reviewed by FreePal88

5/5  rDev +23.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Bread, pineapple (?), cinnamon (????), just enough bitterness. Actually forget it, I have no idea how to describe what this tastes like, but it's really good.
Oct 07, 2023
 
Rated: 4.08 by alexsergio from New York

Jul 13, 2023
 
Rated: 4.13 by Taenim from Maine

Jun 29, 2023
 
Rated: 4.57 by KC_beerman from Missouri

Jan 01, 2023
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Reviewed by StephenisDunks

4.15/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.75
While not super bitter this beer has a nice bitterness to go with its oat/yeast flavor.

This beer is in my top 3 favorite Allagash beers and is definitely worth a try.
Jul 10, 2022
 
Rated: 3.98 by Silke_Neryn from Sweden

Jun 28, 2022
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Reviewed by JamFuel from Sweden

4.28/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Pours a semi clear yellow with soft, soapy head.

Smell is floral and fruity with some yeastiness as well. Notes of citrus, apricot, white bread and rose water.

Taste is floral and crackery, crisp with a nice bitterness. Notes of citrus, apricot and rye with some yeasty and spicy hints. Very clean and drinkable.

Mouthfeel is medium, smooth and brightly carbonated.

Overall, a very good, very drinkable Belgian pale.
Jun 24, 2022
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Reviewed by jmdrpi from Pennsylvania

3.99/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
16 oz can that I bought at the brewery

fairly clear bright yellow color, thick foamy white head. quite good head retention, it lasts to the bottom of the glass. peppery herbal and grainy aroma. similar flavor, very earthy, dry finish. thin to medium bodied.
Sep 08, 2021
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Rated by Rapscullion from Massachusetts

4.35/5  rDev +7.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Fresh can from the brewery.
Nice twist on a pale ale, introducing some mild Belgian notes.
Smooth, easy, summer sipper.
Jul 02, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by WillieThreebiers from Connecticut

Jun 07, 2021
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Reviewed by Tantonys from Maine

5/5  rDev +23.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Nice and clean taste, perfect balance' makes a very smooth 6.5% drinking session. Nice and surprising liquid ambrosia. Watch out! Great sunny day brew!
May 29, 2021
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Reviewed by hbeimers from Illinois

4.37/5  rDev +7.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
To me this feels like an Allagash White with more hop character and alcohol content. I love that it's less bitter than APAs, but still has a lot of that citrus character paired with a nice maltiness and a little clove/pepper in the back
Nov 25, 2020
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Reviewed by SaisonMaker from Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +17.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
This is really excellent beer. I buy this over saison dupont. Unfortunately it's no longer available in MA. I will have to get some next time I am in ME. The yeast and malt character are excellent. It's a little boozy for me. I guess it's not too much boozier than most saisons. Much more so than my homebrew table beer. This is probably my top commercial saison now that Mystic is gone.
Aug 30, 2020
 
Rated: 4.06 by jera1350 from Minnesota

Aug 12, 2020
 
Rated: 3.82 by Chuckdiesel24 from Illinois

Jun 01, 2020
 
Rated: 3.5 by Noelito76 from New York

Apr 05, 2020
 
Rated: 4.5 by BabaBeer from California

Feb 27, 2020
 
Rated: 3.84 by DioS from Georgia

Sep 06, 2019
 
Rated: 3.9 by Nunya from Ohio

Sep 03, 2019
Sixteen Counties from Allagash Brewing Company
Beer rating: 90 out of 100 with 367 ratings