The Angel's Share - Grand Cru
The Lost Abbey

The Angel's Share - Grand CruThe Angel's Share - Grand Cru
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From:
The Lost Abbey
 
California, United States
Style:
American Strong Ale
ABV:
16%
Score:
96
Avg:
4.36 | pDev: 9.4%
Reviews:
110
Ratings:
266
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Jan 04, 2018
Added:
Feb 15, 2010
Wants:
  180
Gots:
  34
A blend of both bourbon and brandy barrel-aged Angel's Share aged in oak barrels from 1-5 years
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Ratings by corby112:
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Reviewed by corby112 from Pennsylvania

4.44/5  rDev +1.8%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
This bottle opened with a faint pop which is alarming considering all of the LA carbonation issues. Fortunately it appears that this bottle is carbonation. Pours pitch black and completely opaque without even the slightest trace of lighter color when held to a ligh source. Thin fizzy half finger mocha colored head that immediately fades into a thin lasting ring. No lacing whatsoever.

The nose on this beer is absolutely incredible! Lots of earthy oak notes accomanied by hints of vanilla, bourbon, brandy, roasted malt and dark fruit. Lately, a lot of BA age beers I've had smell and taste like alcohol bombs but this smells incredibly complex and well balanced.

Chewy medium body that has all the complexity and balance that the nose suggested. There is plenty of heat and sweet alcohol from the high ABV and barrels but this is countered by a slightly smokey roasted malt body. Hints of chocolate and toast as well as some dark fruit notes, especially grape and dark berries. Vinous with plenty of bourbon flavor and maybe some brandy too accompanied by subtle vanilla flavor from the barrel aging. Surprisingly the ABV is well masked making this pretty quaffable een though there is some nice warmth in the finish. I've been harsh critic of alost Abbey beers recently but this one is awesome and I highly recommend it.
Dec 25, 2010
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by 1971bernat from Virginia

Jan 04, 2018
 
Rated: 4.4 by BrownBottle from Maryland

Aug 09, 2016
 
Rated: 4.44 by ross84 from California

May 31, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by bkwhoppa66 from New Jersey

Feb 28, 2016
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Reviewed by dar482 from New York

4.49/5  rDev +3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
The beer hits of bourbon, sweet notes of sherry and brandy, dates, plum, toffee sweetness, onto oak, hints of dark, medium roast, huge caramel, dried fig and a slightly dry tannic finish.
Feb 17, 2016
 
Rated: 5 by Bgarci03 from California

Feb 07, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by dataylor21 from Kentucky

Nov 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4 by Halfbrother83 from Illinois

Nov 24, 2015
 
Rated: 4.53 by ChicagoNick from Illinois

Nov 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4.71 by kodt from Illinois

Nov 22, 2015
 
Rated: 4.25 by Sparky44 from Illinois

Nov 21, 2015
 
Rated: 4.75 by DeadeyeOTDO from Arizona

May 19, 2015
 
Rated: 4.14 by chart813 from Florida

May 15, 2015
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Reviewed by TheManiacalOne from Rhode Island

4.09/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Poured from a caged & corked 12.7oz bottle into a tulip glass.

A: The beer is a deep dark brown color, with no head as expected and likewise no lace on the glass.

S: The aroma contains roasted malts, bourbon, chocolate, dark fruit and licorice.

T: The taste starts out very sweet with flavors of chocolate, bourbon, dark fruit and licorice. Then a decent alcohol sting follows along with some oak-aging essence. The roasted malt character is very hearty. There is very little hops presence as you would expect in this type of beer and yet there is still a good balance. The after-taste is slightly sweet

M: Crisp and very smooth, quite viscous, medium-to-heavy body, very light carbonation, finish is slightly sticky.

O: Tasty, goes down dangerously easy, slightly filling, very strong kick, good aged representation of style, this is a good high-octane sipper to drink for a long time.
Apr 08, 2015
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Rated by cjgator3 from Florida

4.09/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Enjoyed at Hunahpu's Day 2015 in Tampa at Cigar City Brewing
Mar 24, 2015
 
Rated: 4.75 by Joecaddie from Delaware

Mar 21, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by FLBeerGuy from Florida

Mar 21, 2015
 
Rated: 4.5 by jblain from Florida

Mar 16, 2015
 
Rated: 4.6 by joemochas from Florida

Mar 15, 2015
The Angel's Share - Grand Cru from The Lost Abbey
Beer rating: 96 out of 100 with 266 ratings