Allagash

This Ana Inciardi mini print depicts a can of Allagash White beer rendered in a two-color linocut or woodblock style, using deep navy blue and a warm golden yellow against a cream background. The can fills most of the composition, with the bold lettering of "Allagash White" dominating the upper half and a scenic landscape of mountains, trees, and rushing white water occupying the lower portion of the can's label. Text along the can reads "Belgian-Style Wheat Beer" and "From Maine, With Love," capturing the actual label design with affectionate fidelity. The handmade quality of the print is visible in the slightly uneven ink distribution and the textural marks across the surface. Allagash Brewing Company is based in Portland, Maine, and has produced Allagash White since 1995. The beer is widely recognized as one of the defining American examples of the Belgian witbier style. Collectors are drawn to this print for several reasons. Inciardi's food and beverage subjects carry a particular appeal because they combine personal nostalgia with strong graphic design, and the Allagash can offers both. The label's existing landscape illustration translates beautifully into the relief printing technique she favors, giving the can an almost vintage poster quality. This print fits comfortably as a food print within her catalog, alongside her other edible and drinkable subjects, and pairs naturally with her other food prints for collectors building themed groupings. For anyone with a connection to New England or craft beer culture, this piece resonates with regional pride as much as it does with appreciation for the printmaking craft itself.