Red Barn Ale - The Lost Abbey

Philousa

California

3.93/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured on tap at Martin's West. Served cloudy pale straw color with a small amount of white head. The spicy aroma is nearly overwhelming. I got mostly coriander with some faint floral notes. The more I drank the more I got bready, toasty notes as well. Pale malt taste up front, big spicy flavor followed, then bitter, earthy hops. Tangy, spicy flavor lingered, coming back after the bitterness. The mouthfeel was harsh from the spices and it lingered, fading slowly.

So many Saisons blend together to me. Some tend towards a ripe barley flavor, some a more citrusy flavor. But this one really played up the spices the way a west coast IPA plays up the hops. I thought at first my taste buds wouldn't last a whole pint, but it grew on me as I noticed more complexities. This is one of two Saisons that went the super spicy route, the other being Orchard White by The Bruery and that had too much lavender for my liking. Although this has too much spice for me to order frequently, it's a refreshing, interesting beer I'd try again another night.

Serving type: on-tap

09-11-2011 18:15:28 | More by Philousa

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

LambicPentameter

Kansas

3.25/5  rDev -18.5%

03-31-2013 04:52:45 | More by LambicPentameter

trevorpost

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +0.3%

03-28-2013 01:03:59 | More by trevorpost

jk3

New York

3.5/5  rDev -12.3%

03-27-2013 14:20:47 | More by jk3

dcloeren

Texas

4/5  rDev +0.3%

03-26-2013 13:26:47 | More by dcloeren

acurtis

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -6%

03-25-2013 20:22:37 | More by acurtis