| Rating | 97 |
| Style | Sour Beer |
| Produced In |
Maine United States |
| ABV | 5.7% |
| Availability | Limited |
| Reviewed By | |
| Review Updated | 2018-01-05 |
Perfect For
Cold Weather Hibernation, Long-Term Aging, Winning Over the Boss
Allagash Brewing Company Coolship Red Review
Spontaneously fermented by wild Maine yeast in a shallow pan, or coolship, Allagash’s Coolship series is a beer we come back to again and again. Souring bacteria (the good kind) interact with the wort, drawing out the best flavors the pilsner malt and raw wheat have to offer. After fermenting and aging in French oak wine barrels for two years, raspberries are thrown into the mix. The end result is a transformative, lightly sour beer with dark fruit balanced by oak notes and a dry finish. It’s a sour that won’t pucker your face up, and it’s our top beer of 2017.
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