Allagash - Curieux (2010)

Allagash Curieux was the first foray into barrel aging. Curieux is made by aging our Tripel Ale in Jim Beam bourbon barrels for eight weeks in our cold cellars. The aged beer is then blended back with a portion of fresh Tripel. The resulting beer is soft with coconut and vanilla notes, with hints of bourbon.


Awards: Bronze, World Beer Cup 2007

The ABV is 11.0 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Bourbon Barrel Aged Strong Tripel Ale
Glass to use - Snifter, Gobbet or Chalice
Delivery - 750ml Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pours a slightly cloudy straw color with a big thick white head. Good lacing.
Aroma - Fruity, flowery, spices and a slight hint of coconut.
Taste - Strong oak tannins, coconut, vanilla, some bourbon
Mouth Feel - Light carbonation and medium/big body.
Drinkable - I've been sitting on this for two and a half years.  It aged very well.  Very complex and balanced well.  I like the nice warm burn that lingers a bit.  Very nice on a cold winter night.

This beer pair well with cheese, desserts, salads and white meats.

This beer gets a Duper rating of B+
BeerAdvocate Rating = 95
Ratebeer Rating = 99