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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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 arrogantb (695), Denver, Colorado, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
Feb 26, 2009  
750ml bottle courtesy of KingG, thanks! the cork gave a very loud pop when I opened it but the head was not out of control. This has a nice light-orange color with some white bubble action. very subtle sweet honey on the nose, bready flavor with a bit of fruit on the tip of the tongue , oddly easier to drink than the Red Barn I had last night. As it warms the alcohol shows up a but the flavors really get stronger. This seems more refreshing despite the higher ABV, maybe its the lack of spiciness? In any case another interesting and worthwhile beer from Lost Abbey. Serving type: bottle Reviewed on: 06-12-2008 02:42:03


 FlssmrBrewAlum (1080), Lisle, Illinois, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/512/20
Feb 25, 2009  
25.4 oz bottle from Binnys South Loop (Chicago, IL) that I had been storing for awhile. Popped in honor of getting all 4 of my trades out the door today. Whew! Pours a very nice gold with some darker orangish elements, light haze, and moderate white bubbly head that dissipates down to a film. Aromas are lightly fruity, belgian yeast lightly dances across the nose, with apple, spice, and light peach. Initial is medium bodied, but light on flavors. Light grain and belgian yeast are present with subtle apple, graininess, a bit of creaminess, and a touch of bitter, peach, and skunk in the finish. Despite not beng watery, this beer tastes as though it should be. Taste is far too subtle on the palate and leaves a bit of warm booze and bitterness on the aftertaste. In a word: Bland and therefore underwhelming. Just not my thing, I guess. Not bad, just not what I expected.


 Jukkabro (2983), Tampere, Finland
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Feb 24, 2009  
Dark yellow colored with hazy appearance. Little yellow head. Fruity aroma with peach and yeast, slight spices also here. Medium bodied. Flavor is similar with peach and spicy note, some cacao-chocolaty note also. Aftertaste lasts with lemon and same toffee.


 carruthm (1112), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/105/514/20
Feb 23, 2009  
on tap at lost abbey. slightly bitter taste; very well balanced. light fruit and sugar flavors.


 BelgianBeerGal (1276), Sabbatical in Las Vegas, Nevada, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/511/20
Feb 22, 2009  
Bottle at Lost Abbey dinner. Full disclosure: biere de garde is not my favourite style so I can’t hold that against the beer. Sweet and a little sticky plus the finish seemed to stay with me for a LONG time.


 Braudog (3733), Dayton, Ohio, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/57/105/515/20
Feb 21, 2009  
Bottle at FRTH, Denver. Nice amber appearance, quite active and well topped. Drinks with a big syrupy caramel character, quite the robust BDG. (#3518, 2/20/2009)


 Lumpy (1802), Carrollton, Texas, USA
2.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
3/105/55/102/59/20
Feb 20, 2009  
Bottle. Body-clear dark honey with a thick ring of bubbles and a medium film of bubbles. Nose-cereal, old wet malt, oxidation. Taste-bitter, cereal, slightly lactic, stale hops, medium artificial sweetener, some yeast esters, perfume, bran flakes, a little fruity. I don’t like this. I cannot find a single redeeming quality about it. Too sweet, too stale, too one sided, too…eh. Mr. Avant Garde, meet Mr. Drain.


 jake65 (1658), Williston, North Dakota, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/104/515/20
Feb 10, 2009  
Bottle: Pours a bright golden color with a large, frothy sand colored head. Sticky lacing. Later in the bottle it gets less clear... Mostly spice in the aroma, a little malty and sweet. Cloves and florals. Tastes sweet of maltiness with light spices up front into a heavier, roasty/malty/floral finish. Has a tidbit of breadiness, almost rye. A little bit of that farmhouse dirty, funky, estery stuff. Overall enjoyable.



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