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LSD (Lompoc Strong Draft)
The New Old Lompoc
- From:
- The New Old Lompoc
- Oregon, United States
- Style:
- American Strong Ale
- ABV:
- 6.9%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.84 | pDev: 10.68%
- Reviews:
- 52
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Jan 02, 2018
- Added:
- May 04, 2003
- Wants:
- 8
- Gots:
- 7
Known as "Lompoc Strong Draft" on tap.
December 2008: first bottle release, labeled "Lompoc Special Draft"
December 2008: first bottle release, labeled "Lompoc Special Draft"
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Ratings by flagmantho:
Reviewed by flagmantho from Washington
3.53/5 rDev -8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.53/5 rDev -8.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Poured from 22oz bomber into a pint glass.
Appearance: rich dark brown with a ruby tinge; body is clear of haze. Head is two thick fingers of frothy tan foam. Good looking!
Smell: roasted malt quality atypical of an American strong ale. Roast barley, a light hint of hops and some alcohol are the characteristics of the nose; quite like a strong porter.
Taste: big malty flavor with a roasty character and some fruitiness. There's also quite an astringency and tartness to round out the bitter/tart flavor at the end. Again, this is like a high ABV porter. It is somewhat messy, however.
Mouthfeel: medium to medium-light body with a decent level of carbonation. It doesn't really reach creamy or silky, but it's not too bad.
Overall: this is an OK beer. I like it well enough, but it seems a bit like a messy execution of a strong porter. Alright, but not great.
Dec 22, 2011Appearance: rich dark brown with a ruby tinge; body is clear of haze. Head is two thick fingers of frothy tan foam. Good looking!
Smell: roasted malt quality atypical of an American strong ale. Roast barley, a light hint of hops and some alcohol are the characteristics of the nose; quite like a strong porter.
Taste: big malty flavor with a roasty character and some fruitiness. There's also quite an astringency and tartness to round out the bitter/tart flavor at the end. Again, this is like a high ABV porter. It is somewhat messy, however.
Mouthfeel: medium to medium-light body with a decent level of carbonation. It doesn't really reach creamy or silky, but it's not too bad.
Overall: this is an OK beer. I like it well enough, but it seems a bit like a messy execution of a strong porter. Alright, but not great.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Dmorley from Oregon
3.88/5 rDev +1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
3.88/5 rDev +1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
Lil smoke aftertaste can throw you off at first, let it sink in, deep breath and let it hit your nose in a nice breath. Then do it again. If you gulp this guy down you might not love it. Drink. Breath. Relax. Do it again.
May 26, 2017Reviewed by NiceTaps from New Jersey
4.25/5 rDev +10.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.25/5 rDev +10.7%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
220z bomber in a standard pint glass.
A- Rich mahogany color; 1f mocha tan head, fluffy. Lots of sticky lacing.
S- Sugary roast malt. Licorice, chocolate, molasses. Creamy mocha latte. Lightly smoked, just right. A hop touch.
T-Smoked malts, roast coffee, chocolate. Purple fruits.
M- Medium body, good carbonation. Creamy. Smokey finish. Earthy resins.
O- Very good smoked beer. 6.9% abv is well hidden by flavors and aromas.
Dec 14, 2013A- Rich mahogany color; 1f mocha tan head, fluffy. Lots of sticky lacing.
S- Sugary roast malt. Licorice, chocolate, molasses. Creamy mocha latte. Lightly smoked, just right. A hop touch.
T-Smoked malts, roast coffee, chocolate. Purple fruits.
M- Medium body, good carbonation. Creamy. Smokey finish. Earthy resins.
O- Very good smoked beer. 6.9% abv is well hidden by flavors and aromas.
LSD (Lompoc Strong Draft) from The New Old Lompoc
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
90 ratings
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