Inspired by our Victoria Ale and its successful use of both white wine grapes and a wine yeast strain, our brewers chose to return to the vineyards for the next beer in our Tribute Series. Victor Ale picks up where the Victoria leaves off, continuing to blur the lines between brewer and vintner.
The brew begins by mashing in two thousand pounds of Pilsner malt with five hundred pounds of Cabernet Franc grapes from Massachusetts. We then hop the Victor with both Fuggles and Hallertau and finish by fermenting with a strain of wine yeast. Victor Ale presents a pale copper hue, medium body, a pronounced vinous character and a spicy, tart finish.
Allagash Victor Ale is a tribute to the St. Lawrence Arts Center, located on Munjoy Hill in Portland. Built in 1897 by Arthur Bates Jennings, this National Historic Landmark is an affordable and accesible venue for art, community enrichment, as well as an opportunity to presreve a piece of local history. Allagash contributes $1 from every bottle of Victor Ale sold to the non profit group, Friends of the St. Lawrence. Please visit their website for more information: www.stlawrencearts.org.
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ABV:
8.30%
Allagash Brewing Company
Portland, Maine