Deliverance - The Lost Abbey

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rAvg: 4.3
pDev: 9.77%
Reviews: 338
Hads: 454

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Brewed by:
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 xnicknj:

xnicknj

Pennsylvania

4.33/5 rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

on tap at the khyber in philly

Pours a viscous blacked out color with a nice, thick crop of tanned head resting on top. Retains nicely, while leaving a layer of film on the beer with some spots of lacing on the glass.

Boozy and warm in the nose with plenty of rich bourbon and brandy scents. The brand angel's share is clearly present here, along with touches of vanilla, oak and leather. Some coffee and chocolate tones add in from the serpent's stout as well.

Begins fairly boozy as expected, but with plenty of malty textures to temper the alcohol. Caramel with bread crust and brown sugar swirl with a mixture of coffee and chocolate. The two beers pair pretty well together, although the barrel character from the angel's share clearly outshines the serpent's stout. Plenty of oaky vanilla mixed with bourbon and brandy, followed by a light touch of smoke. Finishes warm and full with some residual brandy flavor.

Full bodied, lower carbonation (no, it's not flat), very creamy and slick on the tongue. I've had both of the base beers more than once and this is a nice marriage between the two. I still think my favorite of these LA offerings is the bourbon angel's share, but then again it always depends on what vintage you get.

Serving type: on-tap

03-02-2012 00:52:40 | More by xnicknj

More User Reviews:

IPeteA91

Texas

4.5/5 rDev +4.7%

05-20-2013 11:58:37 | More by IPeteA91

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.25/5 rDev -1.2%

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

HopBrain

New Jersey

4.5/5 rDev +4.7%

05-18-2013 16:22:25 | More by HopBrain

ShemRahBoo

New Jersey

4.5/5 rDev +4.7%

05-18-2013 15:14:15 | More by ShemRahBoo

AlexChillton

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