Lost Abbey The Angels Share

Brewed by Port Brewing/Lost Abbey
Style: Barley Wine
San Marcos, California USA

rbesg08 grand tasting, bottled. i think tom brought this but i could be wrong. anyways, brown with a reddish tinge and a steady beige head. aroma of vanilla, raisin and a hint of whiteboard markers. some chewy toffee character, prunes and strawberry jam. quality stuff

2007 bottle sampled on 12/15/07: Pours a transparent copper bronze with a spotty-lacing light tan head. Aroma of rich, sweet caramel malts and oaky brandy warmth along with some brown sugar. Body could hide the alcohol a little better, but this should age well.

Bottle sampled at the Port Brewing on 12/2/06: Pours a dark mahogany with ruby hues and a dense, frothy dark tan head. Complex sweet dark caramel and oaky brandy aroma has a touch of raisiny notes. Body starts sweet and dark caramely with a good amount of brown sugar and earthy sweet oak. Has a well-balanced, slightly warming finish. A nice beer that should age really well.

Aroma is full on bourbon, peat, scotch and of course,some alcohol notes, deep auburn, tiny tan head, oily at the sides of the glass. Flavour is a majestic malt, (caramelized) which reminds me of the top layer of creme brulee, alcohol is also noted, but appreciated. Full bodied, very bold, bitter, a beautiful night cap beer. Sensational! Thanks for sharing Dave Steen!!

Bottled. Vintage 2008. Dark brown reddish colour. Almost no head, but what I can see is quite fluffy and light brown. Aroma of spice, caramel, berries, light sourness, oak, Flavour is a bit citric, full of berries, spice, has a tad of fruits and a light touch of caramel. Meidum to full bodied. Dry spicy and fruity end. Has a alcohol touch on lips and palate. Very very nice in my book. A bit flat, but still great beer.

Bottle courtesy of LooseCannon at Immy’s Backyard Throwdown. 2008 vintage - corked and caged. Pours an opaque dark brown with ruby tinges throughout. Short tan head. Aroma is caramel, brown sugar, sweet malts, vanilla, and dark fruit. Taste is oak, vanilla, soft alcohol, chocolate, cherries, caramel, and molasses. Some brown sugar here as well and soft brandy notes. Body is warming and alcoholic with a slickness about it and subtle carbonation. Ends with more dark fruit, light spice, caramel, vanilla, molasses, alcohol and oak. Very tasty and one of the best of the day.

Bottled. A deep red beer with a slight haze under a collapsing brown head. The aroma is sweet with notes of whiskey, chocolate, and vanilla - nice. The flavor is sweet malty with notes of vanilla, chocolate, and wood, as well as light notes of the alcohol. Nice one.

Name: Angel’s Share 2006 Brandy
Date: December 02, 2006
Mode: Bottle
Source: Brewery, tasting
Appearance: black with ruby edges, fine tan head
Flavor: rich malt flavor with tons of bourbon character

Name: Angel’s Share 2006 Brandy
Date: December 17, 2006
Mode: bottle
Source: roadtrip
Appearance: black, wispy tan head, touch of lace, sweet fruity port, bourbon
Aroma: and vanilla aroma
Flavor: rich malt flavor, lots of licorish, sweet chewey chocolate, nice sweet vanilla, boils down to all chocolate and bourbon, like a liquor filled chocolate candy

Name: Angel’s Share 2006 Brandy
Date: March 24, 2007
Mode: bottle
Source: tasting
still lots of rich dark chocolate, way too soon to see any change, check back in a few years

Name: Angel’s Share 2007 Brandy
Date: October 11, 2007
Mode: Bottle
Source: Brewfest, GABF
same rich chocolate and bourbon,

Name: Angel’s Share 2007 Brandy
Date: December 16, 2007
Source: tasting
sweet caramel is being taken over by the oak,

Name: Angel’s Share 2007 Brandy
Date: December 24, 2007
Mode: bottle
Source: cellar stock
Appearance: black, fine beige head
Aroma: rich and fruity aroma with nice dark caramel sweetness and a touch of grape tartness, brandy soaked raisons
Body: body is a bit thin
Flavor: rich dark caramel and chocolate flavor, lots of brandy character, a bit hot, brandy and candy caramel sweetness, touch of bitter dark chocolate, oaky bitterness starts soft and grows towards a bitter finish
Overall: needs at least a year or two of age for the various flavors to meld

Name: Angel’s Share 2007 Brandy
Date: January 10, 2009
Mode: bottle
Source: cellar stock
infected and cheesy

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 7/10; Overall: 15/20
Rating: 3.7/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **4

Name: Angel’s Share 2008 Brandy
Date: September 03, 2009
Mode: Bottle
Source: Cellar Stock
Appearance: slight pop upon opening, black, nearly still with just a bubble or two, thick and viscous with legs
Aroma: sweet brandy aroma with sweet caramel and chocolate
Body: still body
Flavor: sweet chocolate and caramel flavor, hot brandy character, dark chocolate bitterness
Overall: the lack of carbonation brings out the hot alcohol

Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 5/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.4/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: **+/4

Name: Angel’s Share 2006 Brandy
Date: November 01, 2007
Source: Ale Atlanta
Vintage: 2006
the 2006 does beat the 2007 for now

Aroma: 8/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 8/10; Palate: 8/10; Overall: 18/20
Rating: 4.2/5.0
Drinkability: 7/10
Score: **4

Tasted on tap at the 2007 Bistro West Coast Barrel Aged Beer Festival. This Barley wine poured a deep amber color. Small sized white foamy head. Aroma is malt, caramel, dark fruit, chocolate and brandy. Med to full bodied barley wine. Malts are caramel and toffee. Touch of oak and vanilla. Very smooth, but this one still has a touch of an edge to it. Nice balance of oak and caramel. Very complex beer. Contrasted nicely with the 2007 version at the fest as well. Mouthfeel is full and round. Finish is clean and smooth. Aftertaste is slightly sweet.