Cable Car - The Lost Abbey

cosmicevan

New York

4.48/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Notes taken from 9/29 from the craziest bottle share that i have ever been a part of. Thanks so much to the NYC and Hoboken crew for letting me participate in this incredible day of drinking long time wants and insanity.

Thanks kindly for sharing 2 vintages! side-by-side tasting of 2007 and 2010 from lost abbey tekus. BIGGEST WANT at the time of this taste!!! review numbers are based on my impressions of the 10.

a - the 07 is orange and the 10 has more of a yellow tint with a thin foamy head. 10 is definitely more lively and has a nice foamy head whereas the 07 was a bit more lifeless...even when the 07 was opened there was barely a pop. the 10 has some nice streaky lacing too.

s - 07 is way funky smelling whereas the 10 is funk, but with a glazing of fruitiness and some sweet tarts.

t - 2010 is crisp, clean. some funky sourness. the 07 is good as well, but more subdued and smoother over. the 07 has less funk and tartness. good fruit all around, the 10 has a bigger flavor profile.

m - 07 is way smooth whereas the 10 has a nice pucker.

o - overall, this was my personal whale and it lived up to my expectations. it is definitely a bit one dimensional, but i really like that dimension so we're good.

Serving type: bottle

12-06-2012 19:46:41 | More by cosmicevan

mdillon86

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev -1.5%

06-20-2013 02:49:29 | More by mdillon86

beast464

Maryland

5/5  rDev +9.4%

06-18-2013 00:53:40 | More by beast464

biggied

California

5/5  rDev +9.4%

06-10-2013 22:46:25 | More by biggied

arash1000

California

5/5  rDev +9.4%

06-10-2013 19:49:27 | More by arash1000

Alieniloquium

Florida

4.08/5  rDev -10.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

750 mL bottle poured into a snifter. 2012 bottle.

Appearance - Pours a hazy golden body with the briefest of white heads. Nary a collar as it settles.

Smell - Fruity acidity. Some malt and oak. Fruit is like a light grape, white wine aroma.

Taste - Sweeter than I expected. Oak is strong. White wine notes all over. Lactic sourness. Malty.

Mouthfeel - Medium heavy body. Medium carbonation. Oaky and moderate sourness.

Overall - Not a complex sour, but very well made. More than the sum of its parts.

Serving type: bottle

06-09-2013 22:43:03 | More by Alieniloquium

hopazoid

Minnesota

5/5  rDev +9.4%

06-05-2013 01:56:16 | More by hopazoid

millelacsmark

Minnesota

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

06-05-2013 01:52:02 | More by millelacsmark

jacwomyn

District of Columbia

4.25/5  rDev -7%

06-04-2013 22:52:57 | More by jacwomyn

Jspriest

Maryland

5/5  rDev +9.4%

06-04-2013 19:44:34 | More by Jspriest

brian23456

Wisconsin

5/5  rDev +9.4%

06-04-2013 00:42:34 | More by brian23456

Beerdy

Heard & McDonald Islands

4.5/5  rDev -1.5%

06-03-2013 21:00:44 | More by Beerdy

Anonymous1

Illinois

4/5  rDev -12.5%

06-01-2013 05:33:35 | More by Anonymous1

CypherEnigma

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev -1.5%

05-31-2013 00:05:08 | More by CypherEnigma

jkane101

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-29-2013 23:58:18 | More by jkane101

stereosforgeeks

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-29-2013 20:12:18 | More by stereosforgeeks

mookihouse

California

4.25/5  rDev -7%

05-28-2013 17:01:44 | More by mookihouse

notchucknorris

California

4.56/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Finally got to try this on tap at Toronados this past weekend.

A: Pours a dark apricot color with a thin white head that disappears almost immediately.

S: Smells really incredible. Juicy red apples mixed with tart green apples and a noticeable acidity. Vanilla, lemon curd and apple pie filling as well.

T: Pretty sour right away with a big lemon warhead kick. Layers of unripe green apple and sour red cherry and just a touch of funk. Finish leaves just a touch of dryness on the tongue with a lingering sourness. Tight, prickly carbonation works perfectly in here.

Serving type: on-tap

05-28-2013 14:15:36 | More by notchucknorris

jdklks

Nevada

4/5  rDev -12.5%

05-27-2013 12:56:08 | More by jdklks

thedjbear

Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-27-2013 06:47:45 | More by thedjbear

SocalKicks

California

4.5/5  rDev -1.5%

05-25-2013 17:49:18 | More by SocalKicks

CoolEthan

California

4.75/5  rDev +3.9%

05-25-2013 07:28:43 | More by CoolEthan

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