A Classy White

I stumbled upon this Belgian white in a bar in D.C. this past Friday, and, despite already being a few beers deep, I distinctly remember being shocked at how impressive this brew both appeared and tasted.

Everything about Allagash White screams classy, from its atypical bottles to the fact that even at some random bar my beer came in a glass labeled and designed specifically for the brew. One can immediately tell that Allagash is trying very, very hard to stand out, and luckily for everyone it's completely worth the effort. Surprisingly robust for a Belgian white, Allagash's offering has the requisite wheaty flavor mixed with a strong, sweet aftertaste, all hidden under an incredibly thick foam (if poured correctly, of course).

Allagash has done an admirable job summarizing everything one could possibly want to know about all of their brews on their website, and, more interestingly, they are one of the growing number of brewers to list food pairings for their beer (a trend of which I am a huge supporter). They recommend pairing the beer with light salads and desserts, which I completely agree with, though I must add that due to its strong wheat flavor and lingering aftertaste it makes a surprisingly good companion to some heavier and spicier foods (read: wings) as well.

Allagash White
Overall Rating: 8/10