Red Barn Ale - The Lost Abbey

markaberrant

Saskatchewan (Canada)

3.68/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

A - brilliant clarity, orange tinged gold, rocky white head, effervescent

S - spicy lemon/lemongrass esters, low sweetness, hay, earthy,

T - very perfume-like, flowery bitterness, tastes sweeter than it smells, which brings out a fruity character (apricot and pear), peppery, aftertaste is alcohol and spice

M - somewhat boozy and astringent, dry finish, high carbonation is very creamy

D - pretty good american take on a saison, just some minor miscues

This is not as boozy or astringent as the first sample I had of this beer. I personally think that their Devotion is a better take on a saison (hoppy and bone dry). I'm not crazy about the spices used in this one, but maybe that is just personal preference.

Serving type: bottle

09-19-2010 02:41:53 | More by markaberrant

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

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