Allagash Victoria Ale
This ale piqued the interest because it is apparently an “Ale brewed with grapes”. This strikes me as a little peculiar. I mean, we have wine. Then we have beer. Never the twain shall meet. But, here they are and, surprisingly, they play pretty well together. This beer pours a fairly light cloudy golden. The aroma gives you a slight citrus, almost like a wheat beer, along with a substantial touch of grape. In the mouth, the beer is hoppy and sweet, and the grape flavor doesn’t hit the mouth until right at the back, and then it sticks with you a bit in the aftertaste. I was worried that, upon opening this beer, I would pour out a purplish liquid reeking of grape kool-aid flavoring. On the contrary, I found a tasty beer with subtle hints of fruit sweetness that is quite pleasant. While this is still a novelty, it’s a novelty that could easily grow on a fella.
