Odyssey
Allagash Brewing Company
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- Style:
- Belgian Strong Dark Ale
- ABV:
- 9%
- Score:
- 94
- Avg:
- 4.26 | pDev: 9.15%
- Reviews:
- 424
- Ratings:
- From:
- Allagash Brewing Company
- Maine, United States
- Avail:
- Retired (no longer brewed)
- Wants
- 350
- Gots
- 243
SCORE
94
Outstanding
94
Outstanding
Notes:
Allagash Odyssey is a dark wheat beer aged for ten months, a portion in oak barrels and the remainder in stainless tanks. The recipe includes 2-row barley, malted wheat, a generous amount of roasted barley and Belgian candi sugar. This deep brown beer boasts an aroma of black treacle and raisin. The flavor hints at dates, with a mildly roasted finish imparted by aging in both medium and heavy toast American Oak barrels. The finish is dry, punctuated by vanilla.
Reviews: 424
| Ratings: 1,243
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4.02/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Dark copper with a generous, creamy head. First thing you notice is the deep roast flavor, and smoothness from oak barrel aging. Exceptionally smooth--like silk.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Dark copper with a generous, creamy head. First thing you notice is the deep roast flavor, and smoothness from oak barrel aging. Exceptionally smooth--like silk.
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4.7/5 rDev +10.3%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Black color, thick head. Oaky aroma from the 10 months of oak barrel aging. Usually I’m not a fan of barrel-aged beer but this is very good. Bit of an alcoholic aroma. Notes of dates and brown sugar, good roasted malt quality to it. Maybe a hint of vanilla on the finish. Little bit dry finish, despite the semi-sweet notes. Syrupy mouthfeel, would almost make a better winter warmer than something to have in the spring (especially at 10.4% ABV).
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look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Black color, thick head. Oaky aroma from the 10 months of oak barrel aging. Usually I’m not a fan of barrel-aged beer but this is very good. Bit of an alcoholic aroma. Notes of dates and brown sugar, good roasted malt quality to it. Maybe a hint of vanilla on the finish. Little bit dry finish, despite the semi-sweet notes. Syrupy mouthfeel, would almost make a better winter warmer than something to have in the spring (especially at 10.4% ABV).
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3.92/5 rDev -8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Quick review: Pours a beautiful mahogany brown with a nice two finger head. The head is slow to break, and leaves nice lacing. In the smell you pick up light oak, and the traditional candi and dark fruit smells of a BSDA. The taste is light, with the oak not always present. The flavors are okay for a BSDA, nice candi and dark fruits, but still a little light. The feel is medium and the carbonation is good. There is a good dry finish.
All in all not my favorite from Allagash, but a solid beer.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Quick review: Pours a beautiful mahogany brown with a nice two finger head. The head is slow to break, and leaves nice lacing. In the smell you pick up light oak, and the traditional candi and dark fruit smells of a BSDA. The taste is light, with the oak not always present. The flavors are okay for a BSDA, nice candi and dark fruits, but still a little light. The feel is medium and the carbonation is good. There is a good dry finish.
All in all not my favorite from Allagash, but a solid beer.
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4.06/5 rDev -4.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottled January 2014; consumed August 5, 2016.
A: Poured from the 750 ml bottle into a Chimay chalice. Body is dark brown - almost black (though some ruby hues are noted here and there when backlit) - with a 1-finger khaki-colored head on top. Despite the dark body, carbonation is visible as bubbles rise along the side of the glass.
S: Some dark fruit, roasted malt and a hint of smoke. Not a terribly strong nose, but what's there is appropriate for the style.
T: First impression is the dark fruits - a bit plummy and/or pruney. A bit of burnt brown sugar is noted, along with some cocoa - and Coca-Cola. Finishes with a wee bit of vanilla, but otherwise the oak aging isn't much evident in the taste. The 10.4% ABV (noted on the bottle) isn't really evident at all.
M: A little bit thin and watery, which is a surprise. Makes it an easier drinker, however - and given the high ABV, dangerously so.
O: This is quite good. Curious as to whether the 30 months or so of age on this one have hurt it much, or whether it's allowed the booze to moderate and so may have helped it.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottled January 2014; consumed August 5, 2016.
A: Poured from the 750 ml bottle into a Chimay chalice. Body is dark brown - almost black (though some ruby hues are noted here and there when backlit) - with a 1-finger khaki-colored head on top. Despite the dark body, carbonation is visible as bubbles rise along the side of the glass.
S: Some dark fruit, roasted malt and a hint of smoke. Not a terribly strong nose, but what's there is appropriate for the style.
T: First impression is the dark fruits - a bit plummy and/or pruney. A bit of burnt brown sugar is noted, along with some cocoa - and Coca-Cola. Finishes with a wee bit of vanilla, but otherwise the oak aging isn't much evident in the taste. The 10.4% ABV (noted on the bottle) isn't really evident at all.
M: A little bit thin and watery, which is a surprise. Makes it an easier drinker, however - and given the high ABV, dangerously so.
O: This is quite good. Curious as to whether the 30 months or so of age on this one have hurt it much, or whether it's allowed the booze to moderate and so may have helped it.
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4.52/5 rDev +6.1%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a 750ml bottle into a speiglau barrel aged glass.
Look is a very dark mahogany bordering on stout black. Head is white and fairly retentive.
Aroma is slightly sour brown a oaky vanilla from the barrels.
Beer is a strong brown molasses malt with a smooth vanilla at the end. Slight tang surrounding the taste.
Very delicious barrel aged beer.
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look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Poured from a 750ml bottle into a speiglau barrel aged glass.
Look is a very dark mahogany bordering on stout black. Head is white and fairly retentive.
Aroma is slightly sour brown a oaky vanilla from the barrels.
Beer is a strong brown molasses malt with a smooth vanilla at the end. Slight tang surrounding the taste.
Very delicious barrel aged beer.
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4.28/5 rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
This American oak barrel aged Belgian strong dark ale pours a very dark brown, almost black, color with a fairly large tan foamy head that has a really great retention. The smell is fairly mild, but is of roasted malts and dark fruit. The flavor is dominated by a bold flavor of roasted grains and wheat with a little bit of smokiness and more subtle flavors of molasses, raisin, and vanilla. There is also a noticeable flavor of alcohol (not surprising since it is 10.4%), but by Belgian strong ale standards it’s actually more measured than average if anything. The finish is slightly bitter to round out the beer with some hops and it is also a little dry. The body is pretty heavy or at least on the high end of medium, making it a little heavier than most I have tried of this style. This is definitely not your typical Belgian beer and it’s not very similar to anything that I have tried previously from Allagash either. It is a truly unique experience and one that I thoroughly enjoyed.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
This American oak barrel aged Belgian strong dark ale pours a very dark brown, almost black, color with a fairly large tan foamy head that has a really great retention. The smell is fairly mild, but is of roasted malts and dark fruit. The flavor is dominated by a bold flavor of roasted grains and wheat with a little bit of smokiness and more subtle flavors of molasses, raisin, and vanilla. There is also a noticeable flavor of alcohol (not surprising since it is 10.4%), but by Belgian strong ale standards it’s actually more measured than average if anything. The finish is slightly bitter to round out the beer with some hops and it is also a little dry. The body is pretty heavy or at least on the high end of medium, making it a little heavier than most I have tried of this style. This is definitely not your typical Belgian beer and it’s not very similar to anything that I have tried previously from Allagash either. It is a truly unique experience and one that I thoroughly enjoyed.
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4.23/5 rDev -0.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Look: It is dark brown with ruby highlights with Belgian lace. It has a frothy brown head.
Smell: There are aromas of roast, dark fruits, plums, and earthly elements.
Taste: There are flavors of roast, chocolate, dark fruits, plums, earthly elements, and cherries.
Feel: It has a heavy feel to it and is highly bitter on the low side.
Overall: It is a complex ale with complex combinations of malts and hops with yeast with significant alcohol warming.
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look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Look: It is dark brown with ruby highlights with Belgian lace. It has a frothy brown head.
Smell: There are aromas of roast, dark fruits, plums, and earthly elements.
Taste: There are flavors of roast, chocolate, dark fruits, plums, earthly elements, and cherries.
Feel: It has a heavy feel to it and is highly bitter on the low side.
Overall: It is a complex ale with complex combinations of malts and hops with yeast with significant alcohol warming.
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4.24/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
L: black in the glass but oddly has a bright white head. looks good though
S: sweet, barrel notes, dark fruit. smells like trio pistoles
T: starts with big dark fruit, then the barrel and finshes with vanilla
F: rather thin, but coats m mouth well and the flavors linger.
O: decent beer, but I wouldn't seek it out
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
L: black in the glass but oddly has a bright white head. looks good though
S: sweet, barrel notes, dark fruit. smells like trio pistoles
T: starts with big dark fruit, then the barrel and finshes with vanilla
F: rather thin, but coats m mouth well and the flavors linger.
O: decent beer, but I wouldn't seek it out
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4.12/5 rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Allagash has made some outstanding beers in the past and this one didnt let me down. Had to find it "online" Great color and smell. not overly boozy
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Allagash has made some outstanding beers in the past and this one didnt let me down. Had to find it "online" Great color and smell. not overly boozy
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4.27/5 rDev +0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours clear mahogany with thin, but lasting beige top. Aroma of vanilla takes center stage, surrounded by a light yeasty esters, some rich dark fruit, and just a hint of alcohol. Flavor follows similarly, with a slight sweetness lasting throughout the sip. In addition to vanilla and malt, the flavor finishes with just a slightly woody note, and a lingering sweet. Smooth and enjoyable all around.
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look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Pours clear mahogany with thin, but lasting beige top. Aroma of vanilla takes center stage, surrounded by a light yeasty esters, some rich dark fruit, and just a hint of alcohol. Flavor follows similarly, with a slight sweetness lasting throughout the sip. In addition to vanilla and malt, the flavor finishes with just a slightly woody note, and a lingering sweet. Smooth and enjoyable all around.
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3.97/5 rDev -6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
On tap in South Philly during Philly beer week. Deep dark brown and rich syrupy aroma. Elements of dried fruit, raisins, prunes, but overall smooth and highly drinkable.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
On tap in South Philly during Philly beer week. Deep dark brown and rich syrupy aroma. Elements of dried fruit, raisins, prunes, but overall smooth and highly drinkable.
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4.14/5 rDev -2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
750mL bottle into a chalice
2015 vintage
A: Very dark brown, nearly black, except when held to light and you see the nice ruby hues. One + fingers width of light tan head, good retention, small amount of lacing. 4.25
S: Cocoa, some dark fruits, oaky vanilla, caramel, anise, some booze. 4
T: More dark fruits than the nose, likewise way more spice which I didn’t really get at all on the aroma. I also get cocoa and roasted malt, barrel characters with oaky-vanilla. 4.25
M/D: Pretty smooth, carbonation appropriately high, ABV well masked, drinkability is good. 4.25
O: Solid beer, but I expected more 4
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
750mL bottle into a chalice
2015 vintage
A: Very dark brown, nearly black, except when held to light and you see the nice ruby hues. One + fingers width of light tan head, good retention, small amount of lacing. 4.25
S: Cocoa, some dark fruits, oaky vanilla, caramel, anise, some booze. 4
T: More dark fruits than the nose, likewise way more spice which I didn’t really get at all on the aroma. I also get cocoa and roasted malt, barrel characters with oaky-vanilla. 4.25
M/D: Pretty smooth, carbonation appropriately high, ABV well masked, drinkability is good. 4.25
O: Solid beer, but I expected more 4
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4.39/5 rDev +3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Purchased a 16 oz. growler (well, mason jar with a screw top) from Vista Beer and Beverage in NY.
Odyssey pours a very dark and murky brown hue, with some red-orange highlights where the liquid meets the edge of the container. The pour yields about a half finger of small tannish head and a moderate amount of visible carbonation. A smattering of lacing clings to the glass upon as it drains.
The smell is first and foremost, very oaky. It smells as if I've wandered into an oak forest where all of the trees produce some magical hybrid fruit of raisin, licorice, vanilla, and more wood.
The taste is in direct conjunction with the nose: tons of oak and darker fruits, with a noticeable charred sugar characteristic. Almost tastes like what a fireplace on christmas smells like.
Mouthfeel is medium-medium thick: somewhat thick but not enough to be chewy or syrupy. Plenty of effervescent carbonation…reminds me a little of Rochefort 10 in this regard.
Odyssey is a fantastic beer from one of the United States' best and most consistent breweries. The barrel characteristics really come through in this one without being obnoxious.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Purchased a 16 oz. growler (well, mason jar with a screw top) from Vista Beer and Beverage in NY.
Odyssey pours a very dark and murky brown hue, with some red-orange highlights where the liquid meets the edge of the container. The pour yields about a half finger of small tannish head and a moderate amount of visible carbonation. A smattering of lacing clings to the glass upon as it drains.
The smell is first and foremost, very oaky. It smells as if I've wandered into an oak forest where all of the trees produce some magical hybrid fruit of raisin, licorice, vanilla, and more wood.
The taste is in direct conjunction with the nose: tons of oak and darker fruits, with a noticeable charred sugar characteristic. Almost tastes like what a fireplace on christmas smells like.
Mouthfeel is medium-medium thick: somewhat thick but not enough to be chewy or syrupy. Plenty of effervescent carbonation…reminds me a little of Rochefort 10 in this regard.
Odyssey is a fantastic beer from one of the United States' best and most consistent breweries. The barrel characteristics really come through in this one without being obnoxious.
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3.77/5 rDev -11.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
This delivers a periphery of high marks but when it came to taste it fell short in my opinion. Light chocolate malt was upfront, with some weak coconut and vanilla. A slight booziness and brandy this never impressed.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
This delivers a periphery of high marks but when it came to taste it fell short in my opinion. Light chocolate malt was upfront, with some weak coconut and vanilla. A slight booziness and brandy this never impressed.
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4.29/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
2014 Release. This pours a very deep shade of brown, bordering on black, topped with a lasting tan head. Strong aromas of oak dominate brining an almost charred smells mixed with faint aromas of raisins and apricots. There is a faint yeasty funk in the background. There is a whole lot happening in the flavor department - raisins, apple, faint vanilla, buttery biscuits, and a long oaked finish. The feel is rather lively for a barrel aged ale and very pleasant to drink.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
2014 Release. This pours a very deep shade of brown, bordering on black, topped with a lasting tan head. Strong aromas of oak dominate brining an almost charred smells mixed with faint aromas of raisins and apricots. There is a faint yeasty funk in the background. There is a whole lot happening in the flavor department - raisins, apple, faint vanilla, buttery biscuits, and a long oaked finish. The feel is rather lively for a barrel aged ale and very pleasant to drink.
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4.5/5 rDev +5.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Paid $30 for a 750ml bottle. Ouch. That said... it's pretty good. Love a strong dark belgian ale and this does the style justice. Dunno if I would pay $30 again but would def. get if it were on tap somewhere.
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Paid $30 for a 750ml bottle. Ouch. That said... it's pretty good. Love a strong dark belgian ale and this does the style justice. Dunno if I would pay $30 again but would def. get if it were on tap somewhere.
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4.9/5 rDev +15%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Really enjoyed this beer. The beer looks like a darker stout, but it has a lighter more refreshing taste….somewhere between a roasty coffee taste and a lighter ale. I was expecting a stronger taste considering the ABV. The beer was pretty pricey, but that could have been due to its rarity outside of the New England area. If you can get your hands on it, I would recommend.
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look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Really enjoyed this beer. The beer looks like a darker stout, but it has a lighter more refreshing taste….somewhere between a roasty coffee taste and a lighter ale. I was expecting a stronger taste considering the ABV. The beer was pretty pricey, but that could have been due to its rarity outside of the New England area. If you can get your hands on it, I would recommend.
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4.34/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This beer had a wonderful roasty malt character that I was not expecting upon trying the beer. This has a really nice malt heft to it and sits on the palate for a long time after each sip. Kind of a hard beer to characterize (somewhere between a belgian dubbel/quad and a german weizenbock) but I was really pleasantly surprised by how good it was (Idk why I questioned the quality of an Allagash beer).
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look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
This beer had a wonderful roasty malt character that I was not expecting upon trying the beer. This has a really nice malt heft to it and sits on the palate for a long time after each sip. Kind of a hard beer to characterize (somewhere between a belgian dubbel/quad and a german weizenbock) but I was really pleasantly surprised by how good it was (Idk why I questioned the quality of an Allagash beer).
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4.02/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Hints of chocolate, vanilla, oak, molasses . . . Pours a murky brown with a touch of lacing. Carbonation is a nice touch on this Belgian inspired beer and decent mouthfeel. I really wanted to be blown away by this beer and was certain I was going to be. But, it didn't happen for me. Alcohol is faintly noticeable. Still a very solid offering so it wasn't a let down by any means.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Hints of chocolate, vanilla, oak, molasses . . . Pours a murky brown with a touch of lacing. Carbonation is a nice touch on this Belgian inspired beer and decent mouthfeel. I really wanted to be blown away by this beer and was certain I was going to be. But, it didn't happen for me. Alcohol is faintly noticeable. Still a very solid offering so it wasn't a let down by any means.
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3.97/5 rDev -6.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
2011 Bottle. Dark brown in color. Opaque in appearance. Smells chocolaty. Light, cherry skins, some brown sugar sweetness. Earthy. Very subtle flavor. A bit oxidized.
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look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
2011 Bottle. Dark brown in color. Opaque in appearance. Smells chocolaty. Light, cherry skins, some brown sugar sweetness. Earthy. Very subtle flavor. A bit oxidized.
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4.83/5 rDev +13.4%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Look: Deep brown in color; hints of orange & red when held up to the light. Translucent. Appears almost black in the glass. Pours with a huge 3+ finger very light tan creamy head; it dies down gradually leaving a thick even layer of foam on the surface of the beer and lots of sticky lacing on the sides of the glass. Enticing. Perfect!
Smell: Roasted coffee, sweet malt.
Taste:Roasted coffee, mild sweet chocolate, mildly grainy. Delicious.
Feel: Mild fuzzy sensation from carbonation to start; smooth velvety feel in the middle; mildly dry finish. Medium towards full body.
Overall: Unique and wonderful beer. Full, delicious flavor. Full body but not heavy. I definitely wanted to drink more and will look to repurchase!
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look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Look: Deep brown in color; hints of orange & red when held up to the light. Translucent. Appears almost black in the glass. Pours with a huge 3+ finger very light tan creamy head; it dies down gradually leaving a thick even layer of foam on the surface of the beer and lots of sticky lacing on the sides of the glass. Enticing. Perfect!
Smell: Roasted coffee, sweet malt.
Taste:Roasted coffee, mild sweet chocolate, mildly grainy. Delicious.
Feel: Mild fuzzy sensation from carbonation to start; smooth velvety feel in the middle; mildly dry finish. Medium towards full body.
Overall: Unique and wonderful beer. Full, delicious flavor. Full body but not heavy. I definitely wanted to drink more and will look to repurchase!
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4.02/5 rDev -5.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours the color and clarity of cola with a tight, quarter inch, off-white head embedded with tiny pinpricks and ringlets. Sheets of lacing coat the walls of the glass as the head gradually dissipates into an oily slick. Nose expresses dark fruits, roast and the merest suggestion of coffee. Taste expresses more roast than dark fruit. Mouthfeel is light-medium in body with a slightly assertive carbonation that leaves a residual prickle at the back of the throat between quaffs. Overall, a solid representation of the style; however, the price point is way too high given that some of the Belgian exemplars are less expensive and better beers.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours the color and clarity of cola with a tight, quarter inch, off-white head embedded with tiny pinpricks and ringlets. Sheets of lacing coat the walls of the glass as the head gradually dissipates into an oily slick. Nose expresses dark fruits, roast and the merest suggestion of coffee. Taste expresses more roast than dark fruit. Mouthfeel is light-medium in body with a slightly assertive carbonation that leaves a residual prickle at the back of the throat between quaffs. Overall, a solid representation of the style; however, the price point is way too high given that some of the Belgian exemplars are less expensive and better beers.
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4.37/5 rDev +2.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
With everything going on in this beer, I have to say the oak came through the most and really shined here. I got faint hints of raisin and even some apricot, but not too much in the fruit department. The deep smokiness and hints of chocolate/vanilla are remarkable.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
With everything going on in this beer, I have to say the oak came through the most and really shined here. I got faint hints of raisin and even some apricot, but not too much in the fruit department. The deep smokiness and hints of chocolate/vanilla are remarkable.
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4.65/5 rDev +9.2%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Pours a deep brown with slight golden hue at the edges of the beer. Forms a small head about half a finger. The smell is strong with heavy malt and cereal notes on the beginning of the nose, also some wet dog. The oak is strong on the nose as well with some leather and tar on the nose as well. Coffee on the nose as well and some dark chocolate. The taste is very interesting, toasted barley, malt, some caramel and vanilla from the oak I'm assuming. The mouthfeel is amazing, full bodied with a lot of texture it really opens up on the palate, the kind of beer you could almost chew. It is really well made.
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look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Pours a deep brown with slight golden hue at the edges of the beer. Forms a small head about half a finger. The smell is strong with heavy malt and cereal notes on the beginning of the nose, also some wet dog. The oak is strong on the nose as well with some leather and tar on the nose as well. Coffee on the nose as well and some dark chocolate. The taste is very interesting, toasted barley, malt, some caramel and vanilla from the oak I'm assuming. The mouthfeel is amazing, full bodied with a lot of texture it really opens up on the palate, the kind of beer you could almost chew. It is really well made.
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4.38/5 rDev +2.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
A bottle dated January 2015. 455 cases bottled, and this batch is 8.3%
L - Dark brown, with 2 fingers of head and some lacing left on top of the brew and on the glass
S - Belgian candy sugar, figs, raisons, and a slight aroma of booze
T - Like the smell, belgian candy sugar, figs, raisons, perfect sweetness and well balanced through-out. Vanilla and dry finish. Damn tasty!
F - Well carbonated. Smooth
O - An awesome brew. Easy to drink, tasty, and enjoyable.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
A bottle dated January 2015. 455 cases bottled, and this batch is 8.3%
L - Dark brown, with 2 fingers of head and some lacing left on top of the brew and on the glass
S - Belgian candy sugar, figs, raisons, and a slight aroma of booze
T - Like the smell, belgian candy sugar, figs, raisons, perfect sweetness and well balanced through-out. Vanilla and dry finish. Damn tasty!
F - Well carbonated. Smooth
O - An awesome brew. Easy to drink, tasty, and enjoyable.
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Odyssey from Allagash Brewing Company
Beer rating:
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100 with
1243 ratings
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