11th Anniversary Ale
Allagash Brewing Company

11th Anniversary Ale11th Anniversary Ale
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From:
Allagash Brewing Company
 
Maine, United States
Style:
Belgian Dark Strong Ale
ABV:
9%
Score:
89
Avg:
3.98 | pDev: 10.3%
Reviews:
90
Ratings:
106
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Mar 06, 2020
Added:
Aug 05, 2006
Wants:
  4
Gots:
  1
To acknowledge this year's anniversary, our 11th, Allagash's brewers decided to use a champagne yeast for both the primary and secondary fermentations. This beer was brewed with both Cascade and Northern Brewer hops and copious amounts of Belgian Aromatic Malt to achieve its vibrant garnet color and unique, malty palate. At a hefty 9% ABV, the alcohol in this brew is balanced by a light sweetness, a full-bodied mouth feel and a gentle, lingering hop character.
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Rated: 4.75 by crob3888 from California

Mar 06, 2020
 
Rated: 3.77 by abcdefghijkyle from New Jersey

May 18, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by jrob21 from North Carolina

Feb 02, 2015
 
Rated: 3.5 by BDeibs from Colorado

Dec 22, 2014
 
Rated: 3.5 by GRG1313 from California

Dec 21, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by Satchboogie from Belgium

Aug 26, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by zestar from California

May 16, 2014
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Reviewed by sulldaddy from Connecticut

4.01/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
SAmpling a cellar temp bottle poured into a snifter. The beer pours a clear mahogany color with minimal beige fluffy head that fades to an edge layer fairly quickly after the pour.
Aroma is mild but I get some toffee and brown sugar with a little dark fruit with plums and raisins.
First sip reveals an average body with fine tingly carbonation, very smooth texture.
Flavor is some more sweet malt with brown sugar and dark fruit, plums and raisins, just a little bit of booze on each finishing sip. I do get just a hint of oxidation, but not too bad.
The beer is a nice malty brew with no flaws, there is maybe a little bit past its prime but I still enjoy the beverage.
Definitely a malt dominant beer, a winner by Allagash.
Apr 18, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by WOLFGANG from South Carolina

Jul 05, 2013
 
Rated: 4.1 by cliff1066 from Virginia

Dec 23, 2012
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Reviewed by AleWatcher from Illinois

2.72/5  rDev -31.7%
look: 2 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 2 | overall: 3
Reviewed from voice notes taken at a previous tasting.
Typed up in an attempt to finally consolidate all of my reviews in one place.

Shared by imperialking (he also shared the 10th anny as well)

This is like a reddish brown color-- well, slightly brown, kinda beige. Loose lazy bubbles form a ring. Some spotty lace left, but nothing to really talk about.

The nose has a bunch of spices, perhaps some toffee and even a little biscuity malt flavor. A little sweet hawaiin bread note here as well.
The flavor has everything the nose has, but adds a reallly dry finish.

Not really impressing me.... *at this point the voice note has devolved into a conversation about which batman was the best/

Medium feel... ample carbonation.

OLverall... I'm gonna say I'm glad to have tried it... But it may just be passed its prime.
Sep 30, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by ScottyC54 from New Jersey

Mar 17, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by jongullotti from Massachusetts

Feb 19, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by jfcaa193 from Canada (QC)

Feb 01, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by imperialking from Illinois

Jan 17, 2012
 
Rated: 4.25 by rab53 from Washington

Nov 20, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by waiting4lunch from Massachusetts

Nov 18, 2011
 
Rated: 4 by JAHMUR from Connecticut

Nov 15, 2011
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Reviewed by GradyS1 from California

3.92/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
From notes 2/18/2011

A-Nice amber/maroon color that has a one finger head that retains itself for a few minutes
S- For having a few years this has a strong fruit characteristic. orange peel and a small amount of lemon citrus. I get sweet apples in the finish, with some roasty malts and Belgian sugars
T-Cherry, dark cherries with Belgian candy, yeast, malty but with a sweet fruit finish.
M- almost sour, in a good way, up front. full bodied with nice medium finish
Overall, a very fruity and enjoyable beer, this one held up with age nicely
Mar 12, 2011
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Reviewed by andrewm190 from North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +13.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
Super delicious beer here from Allagash. Certainly nothing shy in the taste department, very much bold indeed. Instantly one gets the smell of fruit right on the nose when the drink is poured; the pallet hit is even more obvious. Sweet as she wants to be - walks a thin line over towards the barley wine side of the house. Also a hint of spice; nothing overwhelming but enough to keep you intrigued. Not nearly as aggressive as, at least I, find barely wines tend to be, which is a major plus. A slow drinker this one, and not so heavy that you feel finishing the glass to be anything like a chore. Success.
Jul 04, 2010
11th Anniversary Ale from Allagash Brewing Company
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 106 ratings