Deliverance - The Lost Abbey

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rAvg: 4.3
pDev: 9.77%
Reviews: 338
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The Lost Abbey

California, United States

Style | ABV
American Strong Ale | 12.50% ABV

Availability: Rotating. bottle (300), on-tap (36), growler (2).

Notes:
A blend of Brandy Barrel Angel's Share and Bourbon Barrel Serpent's Stout.

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Reviews by nhindian:

nhindian

Pennsylvania

4.03/5 rDev -6.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

375ml bottle poured into a Lost Abbey Patron Sinner's tulip. Bottle provided by thedindaniel, thanks Daniel!

A - The beer opens with a small pop, loads better than the sound that came out after opening both versions of Angel's Share. It pours on the fringe of dark brown and black, much darker than typical Angel's Share but a shade lighter than Serpent's Stout. A 1.5-finger, khaki-colored head sits precariously on top, gradually collapsing upon itself until it is gone minutes later. The lacing is pretty good, much better than Angel's Share, with a nice lattice pattern smattering the glass.

S - The nose on this is big and boozy. Lots of bourbon and malt make up the front-end of this beer, giving a rather roasty and chocolate aroma. The alcohol is a bit astringent, and after letting it warm up a bit, there is a little bit of butterscotch as well.

T - After my first sip I almost recoiled as a response to sheer amount of flavor and alcohol in this. This beer certainly isn't shy about bringing the booze, and the bourbon and brandy kind of cancel each other out, or perhaps the brandy even overpowers the bourbon here until the finish, as I can't say I get any of the typical bourbon notes. After warming, the brandy shines even further, and it reminds me of how brandy Angel's Share SHOULD'VE tasted if it had a shred of carbonation. Not a lot of coffee here, but the roast lasts well throughout the beer as well as nice echoes of oak and vanilla in its wake. Sweet and alcoholic. Set aside a night for this one.

M - Mouthfeel is heavy-bodied with moderately low carbonation. Typically I'd say this is low carbonation, but given the reputation for Lost Abbey and the disaster that the two Angel's Shares I've had were, this is a welcome burst of bubbles. Long lasting finish and you'll be tasting this long after you are done!

D - Drinkability is moderately high. I HIGHLY recommend pouring this beer and letting it aerate and warm a little, as my first sip was like trying to taste four different things at once. Let it mellow and give it a few sips, as it certainly gets better the longer its in the glass (which won't be for long!)

Serving type: bottle

04-02-2011 02:53:25 | More by nhindian

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Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.25/5 rDev -1.2%

05-18-2013 21:02:15 | More by Photekut

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Arizona

4.5/5 rDev +4.7%

05-17-2013 23:09:10 | More by AlexChillton

ArrogantB

Colorado

3.38/5 rDev -21.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

375ml bottle that I only bought because I found it for $11, I feel bad for anyone who paid $17 because this beer is way overpriced. Black color, a decent head, it was not completely flat! Aroma was a bit of booze and malt, meh. Flavor was barrel and grapes, I mostly tasted the angel's share because I kept thinking of cognac. Decent beer but ridiculously overpriced even at $11. Booo.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 01:57:18 | More by ArrogantB

2dogbrew

Virginia

3.5/5 rDev -18.6%

05-16-2013 23:28:43 | More by 2dogbrew

michaeljstraub

Georgia

4.5/5 rDev +4.7%

05-16-2013 19:53:29 | More by michaeljstraub

moonknight31

California

4.5/5 rDev +4.7%

05-16-2013 16:55:12 | More by moonknight31

cp45

New Jersey

4/5 rDev -7%

05-16-2013 00:34:30 | More by cp45

Kerfluffel

Washington

4/5 rDev -7%

05-15-2013 17:17:09 | More by Kerfluffel

Zbeetleman

California

4.25/5 rDev -1.2%

05-15-2013 02:47:56 | More by Zbeetleman

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

4.28/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

A-dark brown color with minimal tan head and minimal lacing

S-bourbon, caramel, dark fruit, molasses

T-dark malt, brown sugar, dark fruit, chocolate, molasses, bourbon,hint of coffee

F-medium to full body with minimal carbonation, rich and smooth, a little boozy

O-delicious, really enjoyed sipping this one, the blend seems to work well

Serving type: on-tap

05-14-2013 10:43:10 | More by MDDMD

Gatordaddy

Maryland

4.5/5 rDev +4.7%

05-14-2013 05:38:12 | More by Gatordaddy

Absolut

California

4.25/5 rDev -1.2%

05-13-2013 18:06:43 | More by Absolut

shigg85

Japan

4.75/5 rDev +10.5%

05-13-2013 15:35:59 | More by shigg85

Kadonny

Pennsylvania

4.11/5 rDev -4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Poured from a corked and caged 375ml bottle into a snifter glass. This is over a year old.

A: A dark brown/black color that does let a little bit of light in. A one finger light brown head sits atop. No lacing.

S: Deep dark malts coupled with heavy bourbon and some fruit. A bit oaky and earthy too.

T: I got roasted malts up front with lots of bourbon. These get mixed with dark fruit flavors, raisin, some chocolate, vanilla, oak and some coffee notes. Sweetness holds the beer together with caramel and some toffee notes. The roastiness stays on the finish as it stays sweet. Alcohol is huge and lingers.

M: Full, coating, a bit syrupy and a heavy alcohol presence (bourbon, of course). Carbonation was light but sufficient.

O: A very good beer, but not spectacular IMO. Give me the Angels Share any day of the week over Deliverance. I think the blending works, but I just don't think is as good than AS.

I'm glad I finally got to try and review this beer. I felt a little disappointed just because I din't think it was "spectacular", but no doubt it was a very good beer. Honestly though, for the price I doubt I'll ever pick up another.

Serving type: bottle

05-13-2013 14:33:08 | More by Kadonny