Inferno Ale - The Lost Abbey

kmeves

Wisconsin

3.9/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Pours a hazy orange with a frothy and disappearing off white head. Aroma is medium sweet, nicely spiced, yeasty and citric. Flavor is mild spice, yeasty, doughy malt and light alcohol. Finish is dry and very yeasty. lMedium to full bodied, a very enjoyable beer to share with a coupple friends.

Serving type: bottle

01-29-2009 14:59:50 | More by kmeves

Kreko7

California

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

06-18-2013 15:39:21 | More by Kreko7

gr0g

New Jersey

4.16/5  rDev +2.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

750ml bottle, dated 10/26/2011.

Orange-amber in color, slightly hazy. Head is comprised of 2+ fingers worth of sticky foam that leaves quite a bit of lacing behind. Very good head retention with a skin of white foam that lasts for ages. Typical aroma of a Belgian yeast strain at first, followed by a foreboding overall fruity and malty character that declares this to be more than a run of the mill Belgian pale ale. Candied apple and assorted ripe fruit notes. I wish these were less muted, then this would score higher in the aroma dept.

Flavor is semi-dry with a nice malt backbone. Becomes drier on the finish with a mild hop bitterness. Mild alcohol warmth, plus a bit of alcohol flavor on the finish. Fruity esters combine with malty sweetness to yield a robust flavor profile for a pale Belgian. Figs, dates, golden raisins, and ripened, dried apple are among the flavor notes. Texture is soft and smooth with abundant carbonation, though a bit prickly.

Another well-done Lost Abbey brew. I'm sure a year and half in the bottle did this some favors, so your mileage may vary with a young bottle.

Serving type: bottle

06-18-2013 02:44:04 | More by gr0g

djre4orm

Virginia

3/5  rDev -25.9%

06-13-2013 18:41:08 | More by djre4orm

Jas45678

Michigan

4/5  rDev -1.2%

06-11-2013 00:35:09 | More by Jas45678

MCMASTERSANCHEZ

Indiana

2.75/5  rDev -32.1%

06-06-2013 14:06:31 | More by MCMASTERSANCHEZ

MichiganderHB

Michigan

4/5  rDev -1.2%

06-04-2013 11:49:42 | More by MichiganderHB

EliotRosewater

California

3.94/5  rDev -2.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Beautiful, hazy golden hue. Even with a slow pour, two finger head is produced. Plenty of lacing.

S - Strong Belgian yeast scent right off the bat. Spicy, fruity, banana.

T - Poured pretty cold. Flavors come alive as it warms up. Yeasty spiciness. Not so much fruit. Alcohol is a present but integrated well.

M - Very good carbonation. Light mouthfeel with not much of a lingering finish. Very refreshing.

O - A good expression of a Belgian strong. Not a ton of depth but refreshing and delicious.

Serving type: bottle

05-29-2013 03:04:29 | More by EliotRosewater

JaySchneider

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-28-2013 01:23:27 | More by JaySchneider

buckyp

South Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

05-26-2013 23:26:19 | More by buckyp

KiMiRaiK

Washington

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-26-2013 00:13:50 | More by KiMiRaiK

heavenlyStash

California

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-24-2013 07:02:55 | More by heavenlyStash

Absolut

California

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-23-2013 23:04:23 | More by Absolut

GregoryMo

California

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-19-2013 06:18:34 | More by GregoryMo

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +11.1%

05-16-2013 22:47:56 | More by Slatetank

moonknight31

California

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-16-2013 16:57:01 | More by moonknight31

leftstagebrew

North Carolina

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-16-2013 15:37:31 | More by leftstagebrew

Zbeetleman

California

3/5  rDev -25.9%

05-15-2013 02:50:14 | More by Zbeetleman

apf

Utah

4.75/5  rDev +17.3%

05-14-2013 03:15:45 | More by apf

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

05-13-2013 06:16:42 | More by Bonko_the_sane

jpd7374

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-11-2013 19:44:13 | More by jpd7374

saiconotto

Maine

4/5  rDev -1.2%

05-09-2013 21:39:11 | More by saiconotto

blknikon

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

05-08-2013 19:20:22 | More by blknikon

rhino54

California

3.75/5  rDev -7.4%

05-04-2013 17:09:05 | More by rhino54

Tom-Peters

California

4.25/5  rDev +4.9%

04-29-2013 16:31:11 | More by Tom-Peters