Booth: The Lost Abbey

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  1. Todd

    Todd Founder (13,518) Aug 23, 1996 Finland
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    Virtual Booth/Discussion Thread for:

    The Lost Abbey (San Marcos, Calif.)

    Libri Divini; 375ml bottle; 6.5%; "Devine Reading" is a barrel-blended sour with lemon and vanilla; an ode to a lemon meringue pie.

    Joining us: Tomme Arthur



    Have a question for The Lost Abbey? Drop it in this thread and your question could make the live feed!

    Like what you're drinking? Support the brewery and grab some merch!
     
    #1 Todd, Feb 5, 2021
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  2. Daveylcarp

    Daveylcarp Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2021 Iowa

    Is this one a blend from the foeders? or is it only from one? If it is just the one which other beers have you released that have this as part of it's make up?
     
    #2 Daveylcarp, Feb 5, 2021
  3. Adam_Dunn

    Adam_Dunn Initiate (0) Jan 14, 2021 Texas

    What are some other flavors you experience when going around tasting barrels, that get you excited as a brewer? any stories of great surprise or lessons learned early on would be awesome!
    cheers!
     
    #3 Adam_Dunn, Feb 6, 2021
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  4. beergeekjoey

    beergeekjoey Crusader (439) Mar 7, 2006 Virginia

    spot on impression of lemon meringue pie. tasty beer.
     
    #4 beergeekjoey, Feb 6, 2021
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  5. Nobody_N_Particular

    Nobody_N_Particular Initiate (164) Jan 17, 2021 California

    What do you use more (and find more interesting beers come from), new barrels vs neutral barrels? and spirit vs. wine vs. other previously loved barrels? And have you considered steel barrel aging or concrete barrels?
     
    #5 Nobody_N_Particular, Feb 6, 2021
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  6. JMaurice

    JMaurice Initiate (0) Dec 5, 2020 Canada (QC)

    Are there risks to over aging in barrels? Is it possible and how it affect the beer?
     
    #6 JMaurice, Feb 7, 2021
  7. andrewgstjean

    andrewgstjean Initiate (0) Jan 6, 2015 Massachusetts

    Is this beer intentionally still? Or just lightly carbonated? Do you find the low carb complements this style? Great brew, thanks!
     
    #7 andrewgstjean, Feb 7, 2021
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  8. ericandersen

    ericandersen Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2021 Massachusetts

    How does the acidity/pH level impact the brewing process?
     
    #8 ericandersen, Feb 7, 2021
  9. Dtour

    Dtour Aspirant (273) Nov 27, 2020 Oregon

    This is the brew I was most looking forward to this event, and I am not disappointed! Delicious, complex sour, the lemon mereingue pie notes are hit perfectly, and are amazing with that earthy wild yeast.
     
    #9 Dtour, Feb 7, 2021
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  10. alissahalacy

    alissahalacy Initiate (0) Jan 13, 2021 Connecticut

    Do you age in foeders before barrel aging? What barrels were used in the blend?
     
    #10 alissahalacy, Feb 7, 2021
  11. kdiffy

    kdiffy Aspirant (270) Sep 12, 2013 Massachusetts

    THANKS FOR THE PREGAME, EVERYONE. CHUG ON
     
    #11 kdiffy, Feb 7, 2021
  12. Austin_Caveman

    Austin_Caveman Initiate (0) Jan 21, 2021 Massachusetts

    Sam is my spirit animal!
     
    #12 Austin_Caveman, Feb 7, 2021
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  13. Bpsully

    Bpsully Initiate (160) Jan 8, 2021 Pennsylvania

    Sam, make sure you got the beers in hand this round!!
     
    #13 Bpsully, Feb 7, 2021
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  14. suspect

    suspect Savant (1,103) Apr 12, 2010 New York

    Is there a "traditional" color of a farmhouse? I would have guessed pale straw but this brew is not in the "traditional" scope.
     
    #14 suspect, Feb 7, 2021
  15. flyize

    flyize Initiate (124) Feb 26, 2020 Florida
    Trader

    Tomme, what is a beer style that you think is underappreciated?
     
    #15 flyize, Feb 7, 2021
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  16. srletend

    srletend Zealot (707) Aug 7, 2014 Texas

    Nice beer. 6.5 - 7% -- don't taste the alcohol at all. Very light body--could drink this all day!
     
    #16 srletend, Feb 7, 2021
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  17. mpj21186

    mpj21186 Initiate (0) Jan 31, 2021 New Hampshire

    This beer is a sour, not what I expected. Never had a barrel aged sour before. How long was it aged for?
     
    #17 mpj21186, Feb 7, 2021
  18. Bostonianite

    Bostonianite Initiate (0) Feb 4, 2017 Massachusetts

    Kinda lemonade on this one
     
    #18 Bostonianite, Feb 7, 2021
  19. Pork-chop_Express

    Pork-chop_Express Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2020 Colorado

    What about wild ale brewing process do you think is most exciting?
     
    #19 Pork-chop_Express, Feb 7, 2021
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  20. koalabluejay

    koalabluejay Initiate (0) Jan 17, 2021 Massachusetts

    love your label. can you tell us more about the background?
     
    #20 koalabluejay, Feb 7, 2021
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