Sinner's Blend (2010)
The Lost Abbey

Sinner's Blend (2010)Sinner's Blend (2010)
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From:
The Lost Abbey
 
California, United States
Style:
Wild Ale
ABV:
8%
Score:
89
Avg:
4.01 | pDev: 11.97%
Reviews:
40
Ratings:
93
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 24, 2015
Added:
Feb 06, 2011
Wants:
  32
Gots:
  20
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Ratings by Gueuzedude:
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Reviewed by Gueuzedude from Arizona

4.08/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
Sampled August 2011
Stored in the fridge since release. The beer pours flat as expected without a hint of carbonation or a head. The beer is a dark, burnt amber color that isn’t quite black, but that shows a clear, slightly purple tinged, deep amber hue when held up to the light. The aroma smells of nutty oxidation, a touch of sherry as well as a tartness and dark fruit character up front, but this is backed by a touch of a spirit / oak edge to it in the finish. Aromas of dark plum, rich red wine like fruit notes, spicy and peppery oak, buttery Bourbon barrel notes, touches of vanillin and a warming alcohol note in the finish are all quite present. A quick swirl of my glass releases a musty, sort of musky, slightly stale sweat like, funky, sort of over-ripe cheese note that isn’t a dominant note but is definitely noticeable. Swirling the glass actually shows that there is a hint of residual carbonation in this beer as there is a hint of a wispy head the lingers ever so slightly.

The beer is a bit sweeter than I was expecting, though it is not overly sweet, this accentuates lots of raisin and dark berry fruit notes that make me think of red-wine. There is actually just a hint of carbonation texture to this beer, it is mostly flat, but there is a hint of effervescence that keeps this from seeming flaccid. There is a touch of nutty, oxidized malt character here that mixes with a light roasted malt character that is diluted enough to not seem burnt, but does have a deep toasted graininess to it. The finish really tastes quite strongly of red wine, with lots of fruitiness to the beer (it leans a bit richer towards sherry or port rather than your typical red wine) as well as some spicy, slightly astringent, toasted woody character from oak. The long finish really reminds me of a nutty sherry mixed a touch with a touch of rich port character. The tartness here is actually pretty nice, it is not enough to make this seem like a sour beer, but it is definitely tart; this is mostly lactic, but does have a touch, or perhaps more of a suggestion of acetic acidity.

I was really expecting to not like this at all, but this was executed very well. I think it could use more carbonation, it still should be light, but still could use a hint more.
Feb 12, 2012
More User Ratings:
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.84/5  rDev -4.2%
look: 3.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Black and brown pour, thin beige head, I guess looks closest to Red Poppy. Aroma was in the vein of Angel's share, deliverance stuff with plenty of boozy aromas from different kinds of barrels.

Taste was a hodgepodge of toffee, caramel, bourbon, brandy, tobacco, leather, dark cherry, rum, oak. Blended with minimal amounts of sour beer, the sour ratio is underwhelming letting the heavier Lost Abbey blends dominate the mouthfeel and taste.
Dec 24, 2015
 
Rated: 3.65 by mdaschaf from Indiana

Jan 14, 2015
 
Rated: 4.01 by Kurmaraja from California

Jan 11, 2015
 
Rated: 3.75 by olradetbalder from Sweden

Nov 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4.04 by wethorseblanket from California

Oct 02, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by tectactoe from Michigan

Aug 28, 2014
 
Rated: 3.99 by JasonR1975 from Michigan

Aug 28, 2014
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Reviewed by chugalug06 from Colorado

4.08/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 1 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Zero carbonation or "fizz", no bubbles. flat. Cloudy brown brew. Awful appearance.

Funky sweet/sour aroma. Lots of vanilla, oak, apple, pear, fig, honey, bright. Unique aroma. Nicely built. Hot.

Flat as two pancakes. Nice forward sourness followed by a rush of barrel sweetness and booze. Loads of brandy, boozey sour pears, chewy, robust well rounded flavors. Opens nicely when warmed close to room temps.

This brew kicks ass. It has aged gracefully; seek and destroy. Lost "Flat" Abbey did a very nice job with this brew.
Jun 22, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by jkane101 from New Jersey

Mar 16, 2014
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Reviewed by cpetrone84 from Pennsylvania

2/5  rDev -50.1%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2
Pour is dark ruby red, slightly hazed, and virtually no head. Nose is heavy dark malt, cardboard and soy sauce with a light bit of cherry. Taste is brutal, slightly sour and tons of soy sauce and oxidation. The complete lack of carbonation makes the finish brutal with a fair bit of tart cherry.
Jan 25, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by akang from California

Nov 14, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by Rhettroactive from Virginia

Nov 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by siege06nd from Virginia

Nov 09, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by IrishColonial from Texas

Nov 09, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by billab914 from Virginia

Nov 09, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by zestar from California

Nov 02, 2013
 
Rated: 4.5 by BillRoth from Maryland

Sep 26, 2013
 
Rated: 4 by GonzoHomebrewer from Massachusetts

Aug 12, 2013
 
Rated: 3 by kscaldef from Oregon

Jul 12, 2013
Sinner's Blend (2010) from The Lost Abbey
Beer rating: 89 out of 100 with 93 ratings