Red Barn Ale - The Lost Abbey

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

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

on tap at devils den - served in chalice

Pours a hazed golden color with a thick, frothy white head. Retains for a bit with bubbly effervescence, leaving a coating of film resting on top and patchy lacing on the glass.

Earthy and citrusy in the nose with hints of cracked pepper and orange peel. Light yeasty funk and phenols with some lingering fruit sweetness.

Orange peel and peppery spice up front followed by touches of clove and ginger. Mild backbone with a soft yeast component, adding a touch of funkiness to the beer. Straw and biscuit with some fruit sweetness. Finishes dry and crisp.

Lighter medium body, well carbonated, extremely drinkable and clean on the tongue. I've had this before and somehow never reviewed it - there's certainly more expressive and innovative saisons out there but this is a refreshing example of a clean, quaffable brew.

Serving type: on-tap

12-04-2012 14:05:15 | More by xnicknj

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