Red Barn Ale - The Lost Abbey

Boilermaker88

California

4.47/5  rDev +12%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

One of the Lost Abbey brews offered at my local BevMo; poured into a tulip glass. Has a straw yellow color, lots of carbonation, and a thick, chunky white head that left clumps of itself behind in successive rings.

Smell is tart, fruity and spicy with aromas of pepper, summer fruits (think apples and peaches), and a hint of funk (think barnyard).

The taste was a pleasant melding of smooth fruity maltiness as the apple/peach/pineapple flavors rolled around with the peppery coriander-laced hops pop. Lingering in the mix were the tastes of yeast and a leathery, hide-based funkiness. Pretty much just what I like about saisons.

The feel was light, crisp and very lively on the tongue thanks to all that carbonation constantly stoking the head.

All in all, a pretty solid example of the style and one that won't break the bank. It's a nice brew to have with grilled chicken and veggies. Worth seeking out.

Serving type: bottle

07-09-2009 17:26:38 | More by Boilermaker88

heavenlyStash

California

4/5  rDev +0.3%

05-24-2013 07:06:20 | More by heavenlyStash

superspak

Michigan

4.2/5  rDev +5.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

750 ml bottle into tulip glass, bottled on 5/21/2012. Pours hazy golden amber color with a nice 2-3 finger dense and fluffy white head with great retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lingers. Spotty foamy lacing clings on the glass. Aromas of big lemon, pear, apple, grape, ginger, grains of paradise, orange zest, clove, pepper, herbal, honey, light funk, and earthy yeast esters. Fantastic aromas with great balance and complexity of spices and yeast esters with moderate malt presence. Taste of lemon, pear, apple, grape, grains of paradise, ginger, clove, pepper, orange peel, honey, bread, light funk, and earthy yeast esters. Lingering notes of light fruits, ginger, grains of paradise, clove, pepper, honey, orange peel, and earthy yeast esters on the finish for a good bit. Damn nice balance and complexity of spices and yeast esters; with moderate malt balance and zero cloying flavors after the finish. Medium-high carbonation and medium bodied; with a crisp, lightly slick, and lightly prickly mouthfeel that is very nice. Alcohol is very well hidden with only a slight warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is a highly excellent saison! All around great balance and complexity of spices and yeast ester flavors; and very smooth to drink. A highly enjoyable offering.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 04:03:20 | More by superspak

apintofknowledge

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +0.3%

05-23-2013 22:46:55 | More by apintofknowledge

metter98

New York

4.04/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

A: The beer is clear light golden yellow in color and has a moderate amount of visible carbonation. It poured with a finger and a half high bright white head that gradually died down, consistently leaving a thin head covering the surface and a coating of bubbles down the sides of the glass.
S: Light aromas of orange peel and yeast are present in the nose along with some hints of yeast.
T: The taste very much follows the smell and also has some hints of ginger with some peppery spices towards the finish.
M: It feels light- to medium-bodied and rather dry on the palate with a moderate to high amount of carbonation.
O: This saison is a very good representation of the style and I enjoyed the complexity of its flavors and the dryness and carbonation in the mouthfeel.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 01:47:30 | More by metter98

Screper

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -6%

05-22-2013 01:09:27 | More by Screper

beernads

Florida

3.25/5  rDev -18.5%

05-17-2013 08:08:23 | More by beernads

moonknight31

California

3.75/5  rDev -6%

05-16-2013 16:58:12 | More by moonknight31

Zbeetleman

California

3/5  rDev -24.8%

05-15-2013 02:51:53 | More by Zbeetleman

tourdot

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

05-14-2013 23:05:12 | More by tourdot

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

3.85/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Poured out as a hazy yellow color with a thin white head on top. Decent thin retention and light lacing. The smell is slightly funky, a little acidic and floral. The taste of the beer is slightly spicy, some lemon citrus and earthy bitterness. The mouthfeel has a bready creaminess, it's light and slightly refreshing. Overall it's a decent Saison.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 01:53:55 | More by Knapp85

pathman

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

05-12-2013 01:14:44 | More by pathman

Bnoise11

California

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

05-11-2013 15:53:45 | More by Bnoise11

saiconotto

Maine

4.5/5  rDev +12.8%

05-09-2013 21:39:35 | More by saiconotto

mkennedy119

Illinois

4/5  rDev +0.3%

05-06-2013 20:01:01 | More by mkennedy119

Rekrule

Massachusetts

3.5/5  rDev -12.3%

05-05-2013 21:40:38 | More by Rekrule

alaimoa

Connecticut

4.05/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a nice golden yellow with white rolling lacing. Great smell of apples/citrus and has a smooth taste that you want to keep taking another sip. Doesnt really leave a lingering aftertaste except for some sour fruit but definitely not a bad thing. Great for sitting in the sun and drinking.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 21:01:46 | More by alaimoa

BYOFB

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -6%

05-03-2013 04:16:47 | More by BYOFB

2GOOFY

California

4.25/5  rDev +6.5%

04-30-2013 03:09:23 | More by 2GOOFY

thampel09

New Jersey

5/5  rDev +25.3%

04-23-2013 19:25:33 | More by thampel09

raynmoon

California

4.01/5  rDev +0.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

a: A nice hazy orange color with a small head that faded pretty quickly. Looks nice.

s: Big yeasty notes, some bread and a nice apple/ light citrus. Not overwhelmingly strong though.

t: A slight tart/ bitter note that goes into a the yeast breadiness. Nothing too bready.

m: medium carbonation, perhaps could use more. Not too thin.

Overall this is a solid beer.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 07:08:35 | More by raynmoon

aszatk01

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -12.3%

04-14-2013 00:24:21 | More by aszatk01

blankust

Oklahoma

4.1/5  rDev +2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Served from bottle into chalice style glass

Appearance: cloudy yellow with nice 1/2 finger white head, lots of lace
Aroma: Hoppy aroma with slight funk
Taste: very smooth, nice metallic hoppiness, spicy, can taste a little horse blankent, hops last all the way to the end.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 00:00:59 | More by blankust

hunteraw

China

4/5  rDev +0.3%

04-11-2013 01:35:32 | More by hunteraw

PopnLoads

Illinois

4/5  rDev +0.3%

04-05-2013 14:49:22 | More by PopnLoads