Allagash Curieux is best described as a Bourbon Barrel Aged Strong Ale. Curieux is made by aging Allagash Tripel Ale in Jim Beam bourbon barrels for eight weeks in cold cellars. The aged beer is then blended back with a portion of fresh Tripel. The resulting beer is soft with coconut and vanilla notes, with hints of bourbon. It pours a dark gold with a foamy vanilla head. Best served cold, the last thing you want to do is drink this brew warm. With a 11% ABV you want to smoothest taste possible. Sold year round in a 750ml corked bottle.
Food Pairings: Beer BBQ Sauce, Cheesecake
Awards: Bronze, World Beer Cup 2007
Delirium Tremens is a brand of Belgian strong pale ale produced by Huyghe Brewery in Melle. Delirium Tremens was launched on 26 December 1989. The beer uses three different yeasts and is packaged in a bottle that is painted to resemble cologne ceramics. The label displays the different phases of the production of “Delirium Tremens” and that the “Pink Elephant” was up and ready to conquer the world. This strong pale ale comes in at 9% ABV. The beer itself pours a hazy yellow with a compact, firm head. The nose is peppery, grainy, fruity (orange, banana) with a little spice. In the mouth it is smooth, yeasty, fruity (apple and pear) and little spicy (coriander and pepper). It has pleasantly long bitter finish. Like many quality Belgian beers it hides its high alcohol content.