Allagash Musette

Musette is Allagash’s newest release in the Barrel Aged Series. The beer, inspired by the Scotch Ale style, is a traditional and popular style in Belgium. Typically known as a dark and sweet strong ale, Scotch Ales are rarely brewed in Scotland anymore but still remain popular in Belgium, where it was originally thought to have been brewed for servicemen during World War I.

Musette is Allagash's interpretation of a Belgian-inspired Scotch Ale. Musette undergoes a carmelization process in the kettle, where the first runnings are condensed and “carmelized”, imparting a unique and subtle caramel character to the beer. Following fermentation with a Belgian strain of yeast, a portion of it is aged in Oak Bourbon Barrels for an additional three months.

Aroma: Raisin, ripened banana, hint of licorice
Taste: Malty caramel with a hint of roast
Finish: Warm, striking a balance between dry and caramel characters with a hint of smoke
Color: Amber
OG: 1086
ABV: 10% by volume
Availability: Limited releases each year
Serving: 55 degrees F
Cellaring: 55 degrees F

There were only 14 cases delivered to Oregon and we were happy to get two. I'm not sure what it will cost, but my guess is somewhere in the $15-17 range like the Curieux was. It should be in tomorrow so if anybody wants any held for them please give us a call.

Special thanks to Toby Day and Martin Gredvig for the info!

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Tags: beer, Belmont Station, Allagash Brewing, Musette, Belgian Beer, Scotch Ale