Cable Car - The Lost Abbey

OlieIPA

California

3.78/5  rDev -17.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

2010 edition poured from a 750 ml bottle into a Cabernet glass.

A: Body exhibits a deep yellow hue, mild lacing, and a bold white fizzy head.

S: The nose is hit hard with a strong tartness at first, but then follows through with aromas similar to banana/tropical fruit. Wood becomes more noticeable as the beer begins to warm up.

T: The flavor profile is weaker/lighter than the smell indicated earlier. Definitely has that tart/sour kick you look for within this style, but is overbearing at times. So much that it applies a harsh character that masks some of the underlying flavors. Along with that, the oak is robust as well, perhaps too much.

M: Very light in body with ample amounts of carbonation.

D: Even with some of it's harsh qualities, this beer is quite enjoyable and goes down quite easily.

Overall: A very good "sour" for sure, just not sure if it's the best. I prefer "Duck Duck Gooze" and/or "Isabelle Proximus" over "Cable Car". A must try. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

11-09-2010 00:19:33 | More by OlieIPA

SDStoneEnthusiast

California

4.5/5  rDev -1.5%

05-25-2013 05:53:54 | More by SDStoneEnthusiast

POTABLE83

New York

4.5/5  rDev -1.5%

05-24-2013 04:28:09 | More by POTABLE83

oldp0rt

Quebec (Canada)

5/5  rDev +9.4%

05-22-2013 02:00:44 | More by oldp0rt

HopsintheSack

California

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-16-2013 03:34:43 | More by HopsintheSack

Zbeetleman

California

4.25/5  rDev -7%

05-15-2013 02:46:01 | More by Zbeetleman

Hopbully

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-12-2013 05:54:14 | More by Hopbully

RuckusDu

Colorado

4.53/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Large bubble thin head. A weird orange color head. Body is cloudy. Wheat color. Aroma is the best sour I have had. Lemon, twigs, slight funk. Very delicious. A little young. Well balanced. Nice lemon tart, funk, and a little sweet. Lacto. Mouth is light carb and puckering.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 19:01:57 | More by RuckusDu

ravot

Illinois

4/5  rDev -12.5%

05-03-2013 05:31:47 | More by ravot

wsnich

Texas

5/5  rDev +9.4%

05-02-2013 15:49:40 | More by wsnich

jegross2

Illinois

5/5  rDev +9.4%

05-02-2013 03:46:12 | More by jegross2

Luk13

Quebec (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev -7%

05-02-2013 02:10:01 | More by Luk13

tom10101

Quebec (Canada)

4/5  rDev -12.5%

04-29-2013 22:08:59 | More by tom10101

baybum

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +9.4%

04-29-2013 17:06:58 | More by baybum

zach60614

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

04-29-2013 15:54:45 | More by zach60614

jmarsh123

Indiana

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

04-29-2013 13:43:16 | More by jmarsh123

brycevolk

Ohio

5/5  rDev +9.4%

04-29-2013 13:09:11 | More by brycevolk

Etan

Illinois

4/5  rDev -12.5%

04-28-2013 04:50:50 | More by Etan

Noyt

Quebec (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev -1.5%

04-27-2013 20:09:59 | More by Noyt

reverbking

California

5/5  rDev +9.4%

04-26-2013 04:52:59 | More by reverbking

Kenai4

Minnesota

5/5  rDev +9.4%

04-26-2013 01:56:07 | More by Kenai4

kiki3drt292

California

4.5/5  rDev -1.5%

04-25-2013 18:03:20 | More by kiki3drt292

gueuzedreg

Colorado

5/5  rDev +9.4%

04-20-2013 18:25:11 | More by gueuzedreg

readbaron

Illinois

5/5  rDev +9.4%

04-18-2013 19:12:00 | More by readbaron

srandycarter

California

4.25/5  rDev -7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A - Clear honey. Not much head, no lace.

S - Astringent, tart.

T - Sharp fruit, tart, tight yeast, very tasty.

M - Medium body, great balance and carb.

D - A joy to finally try at Toronado in San Diego! Wanted to pull the trigger on this years ago, but so expensive.

Serving type: bottle

04-18-2013 05:02:07 | More by srandycarter