Allagash James Bean blends bourbon & coffee (and love)

Allagash James Bean has finally been bottled. The beer has been a draft-only offering in the past.

The base beer for Allagash James Bean is a Belgian-style strong ale with pure white cane sugar, that has been infused with cold pressed coffee after fermentation. The brewery chose Ethiopia Amaro Gayo beans for the brew, which boast flavors of blackberry and blueberry. The finishing touch on this big beer is the bourbon barrel aging.

Coffee, vanilla and bourbon dominate the aroma. Flavors of caramel, coffee, bourbon, and oak present themselves throughout this full-bodied beer.

Bean is further proof that coffee and bourbon work together (it's been our breakfast of choice for years). Bourbon and coffee dominate this beer, but you can't count out the Belgian-style golden ale base. Thats's where the complexity really shines.

Allagash James Bean will be available 750 milliliter bottles debuted in early July at the brewery in Portland, Maine. Distribution has been slow and steady throughout the summer.

Style: Belgian-style Strong Ale (w/ Cane Sugar, Coffee. Barrel Aged. Bourbon.)

Hops: Tettnang, Hallertau

Malts: Allagash 2-Row Malted Barley Blend

Availability: 750ml Bottles, Draft.

Debut (Bottles): 7/2/16

10.4% ABV

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