Allagash White 6Pk

Allagash White 6Pk is a Belgian-style wheat beer brewed in Portland, Maine, at 5.2% ABV, available here as a six-pack of 12 oz bottles. A five-time gold medalist at the Great American Beer Festival — most recently in 2023 — and a gold winner at the World Beer Cup, this witbier has earned a 93 score on Beer Advocate across more than 6,000 ratings, cementing its reputation as one of America's definitive wheat beers.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.2%  |  Origin: Portland, Maine, USA  |  Style: Belgian-Style Witbier  |  Brewery: Allagash Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

Allagash Brewing Company, founded in 1995 by Rob Tod in Portland, Maine, built its identity around Belgian-inspired brewing, and White has been the flagship since the beginning. The grain bill is notably complex for a witbier: Allagash 2-Row Malted Barley Blend, local pale malt, red wheat malt, raw white wheat, oats, and Carapils, hopped with Nugget, Crystal, and Czech Saaz varieties. The beer is spiced with coriander and Curaçao orange peel — along with an undisclosed proprietary ingredient — and is bottle conditioned with house yeast strains and a sugar addition, which contributes to its lively carbonation and shelf stability. Tod has noted that the deceptively simple recipe is among the most difficult beers in their lineup to brew consistently.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Coriander and bitter orange peel arrive first, followed by ripe banana and a subtle wheat-malt sweetness. A faint herbal quality from the Czech Saaz hops lingers underneath.

Taste: The entry is light and crisp, with tangerine essence and raw biscuit character giving way to a mid-palate of cardamom, white pepper, and a touch of ginger. Subtle grassy hop flavors emerge alongside candied citrus, while the oats and wheat create a full, pillowy mouthfeel with virtually no perceptible bitterness.

Finish: Medium in length with a prickly, effervescent crispness that cleans the palate. Lingering notes of orange zest and coriander fade gradually, inviting the next sip.

How to Drink Allagash White

Serve well-chilled, ideally between 40–45°F, in a tulip glass or traditional Belgian tumbler to concentrate the aromatics. A gentle pour that rouses the bottle-conditioned yeast sediment adds body and haze. Beyond drinking it straight, Allagash White works in several beer-based cocktails: a Beer Margarita, where its citrus and spice complement lime and tequila; a Shandy, mixed with fresh lemonade for a lighter warm-weather drink; or a Beeramisu float, where its banana and coriander notes pair surprisingly well with vanilla ice cream.

Best For

• Introducing craft beer to someone who typically drinks macro lagers
• Summer cookouts and outdoor gatherings where refreshment matters
• Pairing with a seafood dinner at home
• Gifting a six-pack to a Belgian beer enthusiast

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Allagash White taste like? Allagash White delivers crisp citrus flavors — primarily tangerine and orange zest — layered with warm spice from coriander, white pepper, and a hint of ginger. The mouthfeel is full and wheaty with almost no bitterness, finishing clean and refreshing.

How does Allagash White compare to Blue Moon Belgian White? Both are wheat beers spiced with coriander and Curaçao orange peel, but Allagash White is lighter on citrus and more prominently spicy, with greater complexity from its multi-grain bill and bottle conditioning. Blue Moon leans heavier into orange peel sweetness and is not bottle conditioned, resulting in a smoother but less nuanced character.

Is Allagash White good for beginners? Allagash White is an excellent gateway into craft beer thanks to its approachable body, low bitterness, and familiar citrus-and-spice flavor profile at a sessionable 5.2% ABV.

Where is Allagash White made? Allagash White is brewed at the Allagash Brewing Company in Portland, Maine. The brewery was founded in 1995 and has focused on Belgian-inspired ales since its inception.

What foods pair well with Allagash White? Steamed mussels or clams, where the beer's citrus and spice mirror classic Belgian preparations. Goat cheese salads, as the carbonation cuts through the creaminess. Grilled shrimp or fish tacos, which echo the beer's bright, zesty profile. Thai green curry, where the witbier's gentle sweetness tempers the heat. Fresh oysters, whose brininess contrasts beautifully with the coriander and orange peel.

What sizes does Allagash White come in? Allagash White is widely available in 12 oz six-packs, and it is also commonly found in 4-packs of 16 oz cans and individual 750 ml bottles.

Is Allagash White worth the price? Allagash White positions as a premium craft witbier, priced above mass-market wheat beers like Blue Moon but justified by its bottle conditioning, complex grain bill, proprietary spice blend, and consistently medal-winning quality at the highest levels of competition.

Why Allagash White?

With 18 medals at major beer festivals — including ten golds — Allagash White is one of the most decorated American wheat beers ever brewed. Its bottle conditioning with house yeast sets it apart from nearly every competitor in the style, adding a layer of carbonation and depth that filtered, force-carbonated witbiers simply cannot replicate. The combination of raw white wheat, malted wheat, oats, and a proprietary spice blend gives it a complexity that rewards attention while remaining completely sessionable at 5.2% ABV. Nearly three decades after its debut, it remains the benchmark against which American-brewed Belgian whites are measured.