163. Allagash Dubbel

I shipped an Allagash Dubbel and Tripel out to Wisconsin as part of a beer trade this week and decided it was time to review them. I bought the 12 oz version but may go back and by the 750 ml bottle as I like Allagash's bottles. The aroma is all fruit and the taste has plenty of malt flavors. Quite sweet and a slight alcohol warmth but overall well balanced and easy to drink. Overall not a bad choice but it is not as good as White or the Curieux I had while visiting the brewery last week. 
Pros: Color, aroma

Cons: 

Alcohol Content: 7% ABV
Calories: ???
IBU (Bitterness): ??
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Brewers Website: Allagash

Brewers Description: Allagash Dubbel boasts a deep red color and a complex malty taste. The finish is dry with subtle hints of chocolate and nuts. The yeast asserts itself by lending a classic Belgian fruitiness.

96. Smuttynose Winter Ale

Snuttynose is quickly becoming one of my favorite brewers. I have yet to have a bad beer from Smuttynose and some of them end up on my top list. I have not started my top Winter seasonals yet but this will certainly be on it. Nice dark color with tan head that leaves a nice lacing on the glass. Aroma is sweet with some malt and hops in there. Taste is smooth with plenty of sweetness but very well balanced. This would be a great session beer and another solid offering from Smuttynose. 
Pros: Color, smooth easy to drink

Cons: 

Alcohol Content: 5.1% ABV
Calories: ???
IBU (Bitterness): ??
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Brewers Website: Smuttynose

Brewers Description: Smuttynose Winter Ale is a full-bodied, amber beer brewed with a special Trappist ale yeast. Stylistically reminiscent of a Belgian Abbey Double, it features fruity aromas and flavor, balanced by soft Crystal hops. Warming, mellow & pleasantly complex, Smuttynose Winter Ale is your perfect cold weather companion. Available in sixpacks and on draft from late October through February.

87. Blue Moon Winter Abbey Ale

I have heard good things about Blue Moon and so far I cannot understand why people like it. Maybe if you are a Coors or Miller Lite drinker Blue Moon give the appearance of drinking a quality slightly darker beer but you can avoid any complex flavors that a true craft beer would have. The look of this beer made me think I was getting something worthwhile but that was about it. Taste has a mild vanilla flavor that disappears almost immediately and the beer just feels week and watered down. As with the other varieties of Blue Moon I have reviewed I recommend you avoid this one. 
Pros: Color

Cons: Lack of taste

Alcohol Content: 5.6% ABV
Calories: ???
IBU (Bitterness): ??

Brewers Website: Blue Moon Brewing

Brewers Description: An abbey ale crafted with roasted malts, hint of Belgian sugar and touch of wheat. Rich caramel and toffee notes - pair with hearty stews and chocolate desserts.