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A new winter tradition: Allagash Hibernal Fluxus 2016 debuts
A winter sibling to the ever-changing Fluxus release, Allagash Hibernal Fluxus 2016 debuts this month.
Every year, Allagash Fluxus returns as a new style, with new fun additions along with it. The 2014 release featured spruce tips and honey, 2016 release has ginger, and is partially gin barrel aged.
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For the winter season Allagash Hibernal Fluxus 2016 will start a new tradition beginning with this Belgian-style stout brewed with figs.
The taste of Hibernal Fluxus straddles the rift between roasty and sweet with notes of bitter baking chocolate, espresso, biscuit mall, and mocha a chewv creamy inauguration of a new tradition.
Allagash Hibernal Fluxus 2016 is a 750 milliliter bottle release. A portion of the proceeds from Fluxus will go to local groups helping Maine families keep their heat on during the winter. The beer debuts at the brewery on November 11th, with full distribution to follow shortly after.
Style: Belgian-style Stout (w/ Figs)
Hops: Northern Brewer, Hallertau
Malts: Midnight Wheat, Special B, Chocolate Malt, Oats
Availability: 750ml Bottles
Debut: 11/11/16
8% ABV
First Look: Allagash Fluxus 2014
Allagash Brewing Company (Portland, ME) is preparing the annual release of Fluxus. The beer is so named because the style changes each year. The 2014 Fluxus release features spruce tips and honey.
Allagash Fluxus is a beer that changes every year. It is also one of our Tribute Series beers. These are beers that benefit some of our local causes. Fluxus funds a pediatric nurses scholarship at the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, right here in Portland. For more info, go to www.bbch.org
Allagash Fluxus usually arrives mid-late summer in all of the brewery’s distribution markets.
Style: (w/ Spruce Tips, Honey)
Availability: 750 ml bottles, Draft
Arrival: Summer, 2014
8.8% ABV
Revealed: Allagash Fluxus 2012
Each year, Allagash Brewing’s Fluxus is different. This is the 2012 edition. Brewed with spelt and uses the same yeast strain as De Dolle.
Fluxus: (fluk-suhs) -noun, Latin.
- a flowing or flow
- a continuous change, passage or movement
That is exactly what Fluxus is — a beer of continuous change. 2009 was saison with sweet potatoes, black pepper and extra hops. 2010, an imperial stout brewed with cacoa nibs. 2011, French-style farmhouse ale. 2012 brings you an ale with green & pink peppercorns.
Style: Belgian Strong Ale (w/ Peppercorns)
Availability: 750ml bottles, corked & caged. Draft
Arrival: TBA
Cellar? Yes, up to 2 years (per Allagash)
7.7% ABV
Allagash Fluxus 2011 Arrives
Allagash Brewing’s Fluxus, 2011 edition is available for your drinking pleasure. This year, the style is a French farmhouse style ale. Previous editions include a saison with sweet potatoes, black pepper and extra hops (2009). 2010, an imperial stout brewed with cacoa nibs.
Style: Farmhouse Ale
Taste Expectations: Peppery, spicy, & slightly funky.
Availability: 750 ml bottles, Corked/Caged. Seasonal release, style changes each year
8% ABV
Pic: @AleYeahBeer
Allagash Fluxus ’11 Style = Farmhouse
Fluxus: (fluk-suhs) -noun, Latin.
- a flowing or flow
- a continuous change, passage or movement
That is exactly what Fluxus is — a beer of continuous change. 2009 was saison with sweet potatoes, black pepper and extra hops. 2010, an imperial stout brewed with cacoa nibs. 2011 will have you thirsty for a French-style farmhouse ale.
Availability: 750ml bottles, corked & caged. Draft
Arrival: Typically June. One time brew.
Cellar? Yes, up to 2 years (per Allagash)
8% ABV
Allagash Fluxus 2010 Arrives!
It’s Here! 8 weeks after bottling, Allagash Brewing’s 2010 edition of Fluxus has arrived!
I spent sometime with reps from Allagash at the Maine-centric beer dinner at Muss & Turners. The 2010 release of Allagash Fluxus is upon us. Fluxus is released once a year, and as the name dictates, the style and nuance of the beer changes with each release. As Allagash defines –
Fluxus: (fluk-suhs) -noun, Latin.
- a flowing or flow
- a continuous change, passage or movement
That is exactly what Fluxus is — a beer of continuous change. 2009 was saison with sweet potatoes, black pepper and extra hops. The sweet potatoes gave the beer an extra orange color. Centennial hops added grapefruit flavor. Pepper added some spice throughout. If you still have these bottles, Allagash suggests drinking fairly young. Drink with 2009 alongside 2010 for some interesting flavor variations.
This year’s 2010 release is a stout brewed with cacao nibs. It was just bottled this month and should be on the way to distributors as this is written. Here is the description of this release from the “sell sheet” –
“Allagash Fluxus is a beer of continuous change. Brewed differently every year to commemorate our anniversary, this year’s Fluxus is a huge Imperial Chocolate Stout. Weighing in at 10.3% ABV, it is one of the strongest beers that Allagash has ever brewed. The brain child of brewer Doug Klippenstein, this beer utilized a unique brewing process that used wort from a smaller brew, as the “water” for mashing the grain for this brew. Maine-grown barley was used as the base for this grain bill that also included a blend of three roasted malts and oats. Fluxus was appropriately hopped with both US Saaz and Glacier hops. Just before knock out, fifty pounds of Taza roasted Cacao nibs were added to the whirlpool. The result is a thick, sticky stout with tons of both roasted and chocolate flavors, aromas of tobacco and cocoa, and a surprisingly sweet, creamy finish.”
Availability — 750ML bottles, corked & caged. Draft. Annual release. Recipe varies.
10.3% ABV
ARRIVING SOON: Allagash Fluxus 2010
I spent sometime with reps from Allagash at the Maine-centric beer dinner at Muss & Turners. The 2010 release of Allagash Fluxus is upon us. Fluxus is released once a year, and as the name dictates, the style and nuance of the beer changes with each release. As Allagash defines –
Fluxus: (fluk-suhs) -noun, Latin.
- a flowing or flow
- a continuous change, passage or movement
That is exactly what Fluxus is – a beer of continuous change. 2009 was saison with sweet potatoes, black pepper and extra hops. The sweet potatoes gave the beer an extra orange color. Centennial hops added grapefruit flavor. Pepper added some spice throughout. If you still have these bottles, Allagash suggests drinking fairly young. Drink with 2009 alongside 2010 for some interesting flavor variations.
This year’s 2010 release is a stout brewed with cacao nibs. It was just bottled this month and should be on the way to distributors as this is written. Here is the description of this release from the “sell sheet” –
“Allagash Fluxus is a beer of continuous change. Brewed differently every year to commemorate our anniversary, this year’s Fluxus is a huge Imperial Chocolate Stout. Weighing in at 10.3% ABV, it is one of the strongest beers that Allagash has ever brewed. The brain child of brewer Doug Klippenstein, this beer utilized a unique brewing process that used wort from a smaller brew, as the “water” for mashing the grain for this brew. Maine-grown barley was used as the base for this grain bill that also included a blend of three roasted malts and oats. Fluxus was appropriately hopped with both US Saaz and Glacier hops. Just before knock out, fifty pounds of Taza roasted Cacao nibs were added to the whirlpool. The result is a thick, sticky stout with tons of both roasted and chocolate flavors, aromas of tobacco and cocoa, and a surprisingly sweet, creamy finish.”
Availability – 750ML bottles, corked & caged. Draft. Annual release. Recipe varies.
Arrival – Late July 2010. Updates/Sightings @ATLBeerMaster on Twitter
10.3% ABV
