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Lost Abbey Devotion

Percentile
89
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bottled
common

on tap
common

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
4493.54/5.03.53/5.0Special6.2%94.4Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
It’s an unassuming road leading to the priory. Here, off the corner of two intersecting roads, dedicated monks have been making beer for over 150 years. It’s always been a simple life – the kind that requires they brew only enough to sustain the activities of their monastery In the silence of passing seasons, they pray, they brew and retire in a solitary existence behind the sheltering walls. They live a most interesting life. Most likely one we wouldn’t sustain. Nearby, each summer, the trellised fields spring to life as rows of resinous green cones are trained toward the heavens. Rumor is some monks love these hops and being surrounded by budding yellow aromas and the leafy pungent fields inspires them. Since we weren’t sensible enough to locate our brewery near hop fields, we can only offer this blond ale in celebration of our Abbey brethren and their steadfast Devotion.
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 georgekappus (296), Brookfield, Connecticut, USA
2.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/104/55/102/510/20
Apr 18, 2008  
Bottle. Pours an amber with a thin white head with good retention. Aroma was wheaty, yeasty in the "saison" sense. The taste was yeasty and wheaty with a very strong bready flavor. Palate was thin and refreshing. Light with a bite.


 Braudog (3752), Dayton, Ohio, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/104/514/20
Apr 14, 2008  
Shared bottle with Chris from the beergeek.com, at City Beer, SF. Golden orange, lightly effervescent. Mildly tarty, tangy, just short of a fruit salad. Very easy to drink at >6%. (#3408, 4/11/2008)


 ross (1709), weddington, South Carolina, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/513/20
Apr 12, 2008  
Bottle. When I pay premium for one of these beers, I truly expect it to be something that is damn good, and something that I would love to get a hold of again. This beer did not really live up to my expectations despite it being a good style percent rating. Perhaps it was too cold at the start, because as it warmed it improved, but even then it was really nothing mind boggling. Pours out an orange color with not much of a head at all. The smell is fruity, with some alcohol noted as well as some fruity and floral hops. Taste was kind of bitter, with an aftertaste that reminded me of a typical pale lager. Not really pleasing aftertaste. After my palate was used to this beer, it was drinkable. But at first, I was disappointed. I dont think I would buy this one again...


 jake65 (1698), Williston, North Dakota, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/57/103/513/20
Apr 11, 2008  
Bottle: Bright gold pour with a nice sized white head. Aroma is clean and hoppy with florals. More hops in the flavor than anticipated - that is nice. Little bits of florals and earthy spice. Thanks Jordan.


 swoopjones (1897), Buffalo, New York, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/514/20
Apr 11, 2008  
Bottle> Pours a lightly hazed medium yellow. Aromas of light earthiness funk, yeast, light hops. Originally enjoyed this with Hogtown harry & rudolf but apparently forgot to rate. Taste has that Belgian yeastiness, some bandaid, medium mouthfeel. Flavor here just seems to be lacking a tad. Decent beer but maybe expectations are inflated


 craftbeerdesign (746), Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/58/103/517/20
Apr 9, 2008  
750 ml bottle. pours a deep golden with a 2" white head... not much aroma to mention... slight floral hoppy presence. nice bitter finish... soft on the palate. overall a very refreshing belgian blond...


 BückDich (4830), McCall, Idaho, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/512/20
Apr 9, 2008  
Bottle: Copper gold, light head and lacing. Nice carbonation. Nose of light fuggels; earthy and stubborn and british tasting. Spritsy mouthfeel, clean base malt, strong bitterness. Decent clean balanced finish. I was picturing a lot different on this one, more belgian, more flavor.


 KieferUGA (461), Atlanta, Georgia, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
Apr 8, 2008  
750 ml bottle shared with kleyland. Pours a clear gold with a bubbly, white head. Very active carbonation. Aroma of wet hay. Taste was a bit funky, with grassy notes and a small hint of honey. Finish was dry and peppery.



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