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Lost Abbey Avant Garde Ale

Lost Abbey Avant Garde Ale - Bière de Garde

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 Percentile 
90
overall
Brewed by Port Brewing/Lost Abbey
Style: Bière de Garde

San Marcos, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
available

Broad Distribution
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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
4483.55/5.03.54/5.0Special7%91.7Snifter, Tulip
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Commercial Description:
From the French word "Garde" meaning something worth keeping, this Farmhouse Styled Ale is a most delicious companion to a loaf of freshly baked bread from the oven. Grab a seat on the porch, some soft cheese and a tree ripened apple from your grandmother's old orchard. Relax and watch the evening arrive as the afternoon sun is consumed by the illuminating moon over the gardens. We brewed Avant Garde for you, our friends and families. Here's to things worth guarding over. http://www.lostabbey.com
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 Stine (1380), St. Paul, Minnesota, USA
2.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/510/20
Aug 2, 2007  
Cloudy and dandelion hued. Nose of cardamom and nutmeg with mandarin oranges. Quiet hint of vinegar and some honey sweetness. Tastes mildly of cinnamon toast and green apples. A touch of lemon juice lends a dry, farmhouse sensation. Bland fruitiness. Cayenne pepper in a red, tangy burst. Definitely a mite sour, and surprisingly non-descript. A strange smoked meat tone finishes. Thin palate with chemical qualities. Unimpressive and slightly difficult. Thanks Larry!


 bikesandbeers (468), Los Angeles, California, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/513/20
Jul 31, 2007  
On tap at Stone World Bistro. Copper brown brew poured with just a bit of head. Somewhat yeasty aroma with light sweet malts. Flavor is slightly fruity with some spice, finishes with a little more hopiness. Fairly light body and easy to drink, but seeemed to be lacking complexity. Perhaps i should give the bottle version a try, and at warmer tempetures..


 swoopjones (1862), Buffalo, New York, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/516/20
Jul 30, 2007  
On tap @ BCTC 2007. Huge sample. Nose is pretty sour but its not evident at all in the taste. Refr5eshing& easy drinking. Spicy but smoothly. Really liked


 blank (998), Washington, Washington DC, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/56/103/512/20
Jul 26, 2007  
RFD Pizza Port/Port/Lost Abbey tastin 6/20 - An off ornage beer. Very light, balanced with a nice light hop flavor. Don’t really know about the style though


 asteele8 (270), Mukilteo, Washington, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/104/516/20
Jul 23, 2007  
Cloudy copper color with a small white head on top. Huge malty flavor and aroma. A mixture of breads, dried fruits, clove, and spices bring this beer together. A nice refreshing summer beer that was enjoyed with friends.


 wunderbier (1264), Tampere, Finland
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/514/20
Jul 22, 2007  
Slightly hazy peach-gold hue with a frothy, just off-white head and champagne like carbonation. Big bready malts in the aroma along with peaches and other sugary fruits and soft herbal notes (cilantro and the like). White pepper as well. Taste is lightly honey at first with sweet fruits and a tangy acidity. Finishes somewhat dry and peppery with a tart apple aftertaste. Light texture with a slick mouthfeel and rapid carbonation. A dry spice taste builds with time. Still, a little underwhelming in the categories of malt/spice/fruits, I’d expect a BdG to be bold in at least one of those areas.


 cbeers21 (563), Miami, Florida, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/55/103/515/20
Jul 21, 2007  
Copper colored ruby/amber bodied wth a small head. Sugary dried fruits, syrupy toffee malt notes are present with hints of apple cider and sugared apples. Wheaty blank finish, resembling malty syrup, apple, figs and prune. Falls a little flat in the finish, not bad but I craved more flavor.


 nightrider (370), encinitas, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/516/20
Jul 20, 2007  
Golden murky in color with a nice whit e head. Luscious aromas expel from the glass with pear,and spice. On the palate tangy with some carbonation. Flavors of fruit and spice and mild hoppiness. Fine lasting finish. Excellent .



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