Lost Abbey Veritas 002

GABF 2007. Opaque black brown in the glass. One sniff is a smörgåsbord: sugary fire wood, musk, a little brett, saw dust, sugar cane, nutmeg, and a wine barrel. Dope. Flavor: wow. So flavorful. Woodsy through the middle with a nice acidic floor, the acid gliding over the top, not hitting underneath like a guezue; the finish is fruity, with sour apple and yeast, but the wood and barrel qualities are still there as an accent. Perfect balance between juiciness and drier barrel aspects. Maybe my favorite Lost Abbey beer at the fest (and that includes Cable Car); it’s a close call at least.

GABF 2007. A pale golden-brown beer with a tan head. The aroma is sweet malty with light notes of fruit and brettanomyces. The flavor is swweet malty with notes of over ripe fruits, wood, cherries, and other berries, as well as lighter notes of brettanomyces, leading to a dry acidic and woody finish. I dig the flavor.

Draught at Lost Abbey
Burgundy colour with hints of brown. Gorgeous, gorgeous aroma - deeply vinous and complex with blackcurrant, pinot noir, oak and subtle florals. Full mouthfeel shows evidence of meady oiliness. Winelike and oaky, with woody accents, crazy rich fruitiness and a big depth of malty tang. Long, dry finish. You’ve got to be kidding me.

GABF 2007. Murky brown color. An intriguing mix of caramel malt and honey on the nose with a raspberry bite. Thick body with mostly raspberry mead cutting through, though the old viscosity leaves some chocolate flavors in the mix. Tasty.

Draught @ brewery and one of its highlights. Warm dark brown/burgundy color with some initial suds but not much of a head. Low co2. Bretty, boozy, barrelly aroma you can get lost in. Sour cherry yields to mellow wood and infinite complexity that includes occasional kisses of chocolate and wine. Clean, dry finish and a wonderful melange of sour, fruit, and dryness.