 obxdude10 (1563), Pottstown, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 10/10 | 5/5 | 19/20 |
Nov 4, 2009
This just might be better than Westy 12. I’ll give you all a moment to take that in and ponder a bit. Done? Alright then. I’m very serious about Westy 12 comment, though. This is one complex, delicious and enjoyable beer. And I can actually buy it here in PA! That alone gives it an edge over the Westy. The intense experience begins with a great pour. The color is almost pitch black, with only a dark reddish tint. The head is tan in color, massive, thick and clings to the body of the beer. The nose is fantastic and inviting, begging you to take that first sip. Notes of the aroma are of dark fruit, currants, red grapes, light bread, yeast, raisins, sweet malts and brown sugar. The body is incredibly smooth and dangerously drinkable. The flavors are so well-balanced and delicious, it’s almost overwelming. I have a hard time believing that a group of people could put something like this together. That a group of people could produce something so awesome. I get notes of very light chocolate, light cream, aged red grapes, yeast, brown sugar, bread, fruits and a great balance of just enough hops. There is also a slight hint of alcohol on the finish, but that is quickly washed away by those fruity and malty tones. This beer is a gift from above. Whatever higher power you believe in, (s)he provided this. Or at least (s)he provided the inspiration for this beer to be produced. Judgement Day has very quickly become one of my favorite all-time beers. I recommend that every single human on the face of this planet buy at least one bottle of this and give it a try. You won’t be disappointed. You’ll thank yourself. Then you’ll thank that higher power and the folks that made this beer! Gimme more! Damn, this great!
Keir (49), Saint Louis, Missouri, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Dec 28, 2009 10.03.09 Bottle. Pours dark amber with minimal head. Aroma of sweetness, malty, dark fruits, maple syrup. Tastes rich, dark fruits, raisins, maple syrup, sugary, with a slight spicy finish. Dry mouth feel.
dogfish120love (282), west hartford, Connecticut, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 24, 2009 Smells of dark fruits and soy sauce with a hint of cherry. Pours a dark brownish color with a cherry red hue. Flavor is mainly dark fruits...figs, raisins and a little chocolate
pilsnerrogge (1794), Finspång, Sweden
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 2/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 24, 2009 Bottled:
Pours dark brown with ruby highlights. Almost no head. Sweet aroma with lots of dark berries (currants) and a dash of liquorice. Flavour is likewise with a warming alcohol finish.
GJF (515), Cedar Rapids, Iowa, USA
| 3.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 2/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 13/20 |
Dec 22, 2009 I found this disappointing. There was no carbonation, no head. Poured a muddy red-brown. The flavor was almost all raisin and cherry. A pretty sweet finish. Unbalanced in my book. Interesting, but nothing like what I expect from Lost Abbey.
daleharshman (203), San Diego, California, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 8, 2009 750 ml bottle from Total Wine in Tustin ($7.99). Only a tiny pop when I uncorked the bottle, so seems that Lost Abbey is still having carbonation issues. Pours a deep dark brown with ruby highlights and only a thin layer of foam. Aroma has some lovely fruit (black cherry, grape, raisin) along with some malt and spice tones. Flavor has more dark fruits, chocolate covered black cherries, a sweet maltiness, wood, and light alcohol which actually does not distract. The finish is semi-sweet. Mouthfeel seems light considering how strong this beer is. The poor carbonation brings down this otherwise excellent brew -- may have to stick to growler fills until this problem gets fixed.
markas101 (595), Fargo, North Dakota, USA
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Dec 5, 2009 75 cl bottle, Fargo, ND, USA via Chicago. Intense vegetable aroma with some motor oil and varnish mixed with the raisin. Very interesting, not sure how much I like the aroma. Quite carbonated, thick in the mouth with an alcohol prominence and sweet black currant and cherry mixed with scorched wood. Again, very interesting, if not sessionable.
GMCC2181 (883), Bear/Elkton, Delaware, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Dec 3, 2009 Bottle from stfun! Cool label, but not worth any points...Caged and corked...poped off the cork with barely a hiss coming from it??? Pours a dark red color. Almost no head on this one. Nice aroma of dark fruits, raisons, sugar... Taste is nice. Lots of raisons, fruity, malty notes. Texture is slick and oily, I was a little worried this one didnt have much carbonation. Alcohol isnt even noticable... I drank it on an empty stomach and I could feel it warm my belly quickly! Overall a nice quad to sip through out the night. Thanks Josh... you are the man!
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