10 Commandments - The Lost Abbey

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

From BeerAdvocate Magazine Volume II, Issue II:

Rich, near-opaque burnt-amber colored brew with a tan creamy lacing. The aroma is unique. Distinct rosemary in the nose, with an underlying fruitcake and alcohol. Full-bodied with a light carbonation that gives off a good amount of smoothness. Flavor-wise, more rosemary and right up front, but it's complementary versus overpowering, though it does command your attention. Sweet and tangy raisin juice beneath this, slight char. As the rosemary meets the malts, a minty chocolate character is created which is most interesting. White peppercorn. Chalky yeast toward the finish, which is incredibly dry.

A solid, hefty brew, and it jumps headfirst into a deep pool of complexity, yet stays approachable even for the timid beer geek. The rosemary character and raisin tone really works here.

Serving type: bottle

11-13-2009 19:30:17 | More by BeerAdvocate

zonker17

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1%

05-20-2013 19:19:46 | More by zonker17

NJB145

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +13.6%

05-20-2013 00:32:49 | More by NJB145

avisong

Virginia

4/5  rDev +1%

05-18-2013 03:05:33 | More by avisong

moonknight31

California

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

05-16-2013 16:52:07 | More by moonknight31

tourdot

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

05-15-2013 04:11:28 | More by tourdot

Zbeetleman

California

3/5  rDev -24.2%

05-15-2013 02:41:15 | More by Zbeetleman

Gatordaddy

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

05-13-2013 05:05:56 | More by Gatordaddy

fredmugs

Indiana

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

05-11-2013 15:03:59 | More by fredmugs

TheNightwatchman

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1%

05-09-2013 04:46:58 | More by TheNightwatchman

ngeunit1

California

4.33/5  rDev +9.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Dark black with a finger of frothy tan-khaki head. Fades fairly slowly.

S - Dark caramel malts, Belgian yeast, coriander, clove, pepper, raisins, plums, and other dark fruits, honey, dark candi sugar, rosemary, and some booze.

T - Sweet dark caramel malts, plums, raisins, and other dark fruits, honey, dark candi sugars, Belgian yeast, coriander, clove, pepper, rosemary, and some booze.

M - Full bodied with moderate carbonation. Smooth with a sweet, warming finish.

D - Great BSDA. Nice balance and complexity.

Serving type: bottle

05-04-2013 07:51:54 | More by ngeunit1

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -11.6%

04-27-2013 08:55:52 | More by Kelp

Dirty25

Arkansas

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

04-22-2013 09:07:45 | More by Dirty25

GTaylorjr

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +26.3%

04-14-2013 20:04:37 | More by GTaylorjr

jpd7374

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +1%

04-13-2013 01:53:28 | More by jpd7374

heavenlyStash

California

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

04-03-2013 18:34:15 | More by heavenlyStash

monitorpop

Michigan

4/5  rDev +1%

04-01-2013 22:41:59 | More by monitorpop

acurtis

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -5.3%

03-25-2013 20:26:06 | More by acurtis

Sparky44

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1%

03-23-2013 22:46:04 | More by Sparky44

SadMachine

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +1%

03-22-2013 04:43:12 | More by SadMachine

skholbrook1982

Arizona

2.75/5  rDev -30.6%

03-18-2013 23:54:10 | More by skholbrook1982

Millerf1127

Georgia

4.5/5  rDev +13.6%

03-18-2013 12:49:21 | More by Millerf1127

amalahow

Illinois

2.5/5  rDev -36.9%

03-15-2013 13:32:46 | More by amalahow

looseteeth

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

25.9 oz bottle, corked and wired. Poured passively towards the belly of a Duvel tulip, leaving a couple foamy fingers of toffee-colored head. Looks a formidable mahogany though when held to light there is some deep ruby transparency. The nose first hits me as very cherry-tart, almost like Fun Dip, including a hit of vanilla much like those candied dip sticks included. Yeah, I think I need some Fun Dip too. Ahem. Anyhow, the gamut of taste runs in three stages: the first is instantly dried, sticky-sweet old fruit like figs, raisins of course, dried cranberries and cherries, followed swiftly by dry char and weathered oak, straight into boozy heat. The 10% abv here is present though with some age I imagine that would be tempered - though the heat doesn't particularly hamper my drinking experience here. Mouthfeel is intermediate in viscosity, cloudy and yeasty in texture as this is a dark Belgian farmhouse stylee conditioned with Brett. Overall, I will absolutely drink this again and will double up for next year's batch as I'd like to explore 10 Commandments cellaring potential. I recommend this brew.

Serving type: bottle

03-15-2013 04:14:28 | More by looseteeth

mhaugo

California

4.25/5  rDev +7.3%

03-06-2013 06:18:43 | More by mhaugo