Fluxus 2008
Allagash Brewing Company
- From:
- Allagash Brewing Company
- Maine, United States
- Style:
- Witbier
- ABV:
- 8.7%
- Score:
- 90
- Avg:
- 4.06 | pDev: 8.37%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 31
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jul 14, 2014
- Added:
- Aug 02, 2008
- Wants:
- 10
- Gots:
- 2
SCORE
90
Outstanding
90
Outstanding
Our 2008 Fluxus is a double white beer brewed with spices and fresh grated ginger. A double white beer calls for twice the amount of malted and raw wheat, which casts an elegant cloudiness over this mango-colored beer. The aroma boasts of herbal and minty notes, as well as hints of clove and candied ginger. Fluxus offers a perfectly balanced flavor with a warm, clean finish and a lingering spiciness.
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Reviewed by Falcon91Wolvrn03 from California
4.3/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.3/5 rDev +5.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Appearance – A clear golden color. A light head and medium lacing.
Smell – Coriander, heavy spice, and a wonderfully sweet lemon scent.
Taste – Very spicy for a witbier, coriander, and a sweet wheat taste.
Mouthfeel – Medium body, good carbonation, and I never would have guessed 8.7% abv (I thought it was closer to 6%).
Drinkability – An exceptional witbier; one of my favorite.
Aug 08, 2012Smell – Coriander, heavy spice, and a wonderfully sweet lemon scent.
Taste – Very spicy for a witbier, coriander, and a sweet wheat taste.
Mouthfeel – Medium body, good carbonation, and I never would have guessed 8.7% abv (I thought it was closer to 6%).
Drinkability – An exceptional witbier; one of my favorite.
Reviewed by glid02 from Georgia
3.8/5 rDev -6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.8/5 rDev -6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottle shared by Brad - thanks!
Pours a hazy golden-yellow color with a half-finger white head. The head recedes into a wispy layer on top leaving light lacing.
Smells of a variety of spices - hints of clove and ginger with what I believe is cardamom - along with sweet malts and sugar-coated orange peel.
Tastes similar to how it smells however the spices aren't quite as intense and it's not as complex. Sweet malt flavors kick things off and are joined quickly by syrupy orange flavors. Midway through the sip mild amounts of spices, mostly clove and cardamom more so than ginger, enter into things and carry through to a crisp ending.
Mouthfeel is good. It's got a smooth thickness with moderate carbonation.
Drinkability is good. I didn't have a problem finishing my glass and could have another.
Overall I have to say that this beer would have tasted better without a year and a half's age on it. The complexity is still there however the flavors seemed watered down. Probably worth drinking now if you still have some laying around.
Apr 04, 2010Pours a hazy golden-yellow color with a half-finger white head. The head recedes into a wispy layer on top leaving light lacing.
Smells of a variety of spices - hints of clove and ginger with what I believe is cardamom - along with sweet malts and sugar-coated orange peel.
Tastes similar to how it smells however the spices aren't quite as intense and it's not as complex. Sweet malt flavors kick things off and are joined quickly by syrupy orange flavors. Midway through the sip mild amounts of spices, mostly clove and cardamom more so than ginger, enter into things and carry through to a crisp ending.
Mouthfeel is good. It's got a smooth thickness with moderate carbonation.
Drinkability is good. I didn't have a problem finishing my glass and could have another.
Overall I have to say that this beer would have tasted better without a year and a half's age on it. The complexity is still there however the flavors seemed watered down. Probably worth drinking now if you still have some laying around.
Reviewed by craytonic from District of Columbia
3.23/5 rDev -20.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
3.23/5 rDev -20.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Tasted a few months ago, reviewing from notes. Hazy-straw-yellow with the typical, beautiful allagash head. Lots of spices and lemon, and odd wit with a strange floral element. Also some banana. I was very excited to try this one but was a bit disappointed, the fluxus series is the black spot on Allagash's outstanding lineup. Perhaps the 2009 version will be a winner.
Jan 23, 2010
Reviewed by corby112 from Pennsylvania
3.93/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.93/5 rDev -3.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a hazy golden orange color with a thin foamy off-white head that quickly fades. Not much in the way of lacing.
Spicy floral aroma with some light crisp fruit notes and citrus peel presence.
Crsip golden fruit flavor with a touch of floral hops and subtle spiciness. Orange peel is prominent with other light crisp fruit, mostly apple and pear. Alcohol very well masked and well balanced making it very quaffable. Slightly sweet with a bitter hoppy dry finish.
Nov 02, 2009Spicy floral aroma with some light crisp fruit notes and citrus peel presence.
Crsip golden fruit flavor with a touch of floral hops and subtle spiciness. Orange peel is prominent with other light crisp fruit, mostly apple and pear. Alcohol very well masked and well balanced making it very quaffable. Slightly sweet with a bitter hoppy dry finish.
Reviewed by jamie2dope from Massachusetts
3.9/5 rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
3.9/5 rDev -3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5
I tried the 2007 version of this on tap and loved it, so I decided it was time to try the 2008. It pours a hazy gold, with about half a finger of white heading. Interesting nose gives off ginger, perhaps nutmeg, overall a very spicy smelling beer. Same thing goes on in the flavor. Big waves of ginger, coriander, even a little pumpkin flavor. Little in the way of alcohol can be noticed from this brew. Feel on Fluxus is medium, with light carbonation accentuating the spices nicely. Sipping this is very easy, and I would definitely recommend pairing this one with food. A sharp cheddar or curry dish might work out well. I am very satisfied with this beer from Allagash, although rarely am I ever disappointed by them. I would love to taste this side by side with the 2007 batch to see how they compare. Cheers
Aug 08, 2009
Reviewed by GClarkage from California
4.38/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.38/5 rDev +7.9%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
10/02/08- Purchased at Downeast Beverages in Portland, ME.
Presentation- 750ml bottle, both caged and corked. 2008 Release, poured into my Pilaarbijter glass.
Appearance- Ligher yellow in color approaching white. Very large well over one inch head, a full 1/2 inch remains for the duration of the beer. Lace is patchy, spotty and streaky...just about coats the glass.
Smell- Very sweet scent laden with confectioniers sugar. Some corriander, make that a bucket of corriander, some peppery spices and some light lemon notes. A bit too sweet to be perfect.
Taste- Talk about the smell telling the story. Too much sugary notes, but besides that all the spices come into play and taste is very good.
Mouthfeel- A touch foamy and upper carbonation level. About the only drawback here.
Drinkability- Wonderful witbier...almost perfection. Not worth the $15 though when Hennepin and Allagash White are around $6 and just as good.
Jul 11, 2009Presentation- 750ml bottle, both caged and corked. 2008 Release, poured into my Pilaarbijter glass.
Appearance- Ligher yellow in color approaching white. Very large well over one inch head, a full 1/2 inch remains for the duration of the beer. Lace is patchy, spotty and streaky...just about coats the glass.
Smell- Very sweet scent laden with confectioniers sugar. Some corriander, make that a bucket of corriander, some peppery spices and some light lemon notes. A bit too sweet to be perfect.
Taste- Talk about the smell telling the story. Too much sugary notes, but besides that all the spices come into play and taste is very good.
Mouthfeel- A touch foamy and upper carbonation level. About the only drawback here.
Drinkability- Wonderful witbier...almost perfection. Not worth the $15 though when Hennepin and Allagash White are around $6 and just as good.
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