What's More American Than Bourbon?
What’s more American than bourbon, that lovely distilled spirit invented in the Deep South?
The answer: a bourbon-flavored American craft beer. At least, that is what my friends and I decided while sampling a bottle of Allagash Curieux at the local pub and talking through which bottles to buy for the upcoming Fourth of July weekend.
Worthy of the celebration? Here's what I decided ...
Curieux is a mighty tasty barrel-aged triple ale made in Maine, but aged in Kentucky bourbon barrels. So it has a fruity nose, a slightly sweet golden start, and a rich bourbon wash at the finish that warms you from the inside out.
This is the beer I will huddle up with at the end of the night, when all the food’s been packed up and I’m settling in to watch the fireworks.
FYI, “curieux” is French for curious. Okay, not very American. But we just won’t mention that at the barbecue . . .
| The Beer Details Brewer: Allagash Brewing Company (Portland, ME) Style: Abbey Triple ABV: 11% Price: ~$16/ 750 mL bottle |
Want this beer? It’s sold in about 25 states currently. Check the brewer’s distributor page for a list of stores and restaurants that carry it. Or check out these other beers I like.
Erin Malone
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As much as I've tried..I simply can't get into bourbon aged beers. This could be because I hate the taste/smell of whiskey/bourbon but I've unfortunately poured more that a few of these beers down the drain.
I've given up on them.
Posted by: Bill Reals | August 29, 2009 at 08:09 PM
Yeah, if you don't like bourbon, this beer will probably not do much for you! Definitely for the bourbon lovers of the world . . .
Posted by: Erin | September 02, 2009 at 11:46 AM