Red Barn Ale
(has 3 batches)
The Lost Abbey in San Marcos, California, United States 🇺🇸
Farmhouse - Saison Regular|
Score
7.17
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This Farmhouse Ale traces its roots to the small rustic breweries of Southern Belgium. The word Saison comes to us from the French language and it means Season. Lightly spiced with organic ginger, orange peels, black pepper and grains of paradise, this brew promises to quench your thirst on the hottest Southern California days or wherever your travels may take you. Available in 750 ml bottles and on draft at select inspired locations.
The Red Barn Story
Be it a river, a brook or a stream, there is something so incredibly soothing about the sound of water moving peacefully with the land it cuts through. You stop and watch as fish of all sizes dart in and out from the banks foraging for food. SMACK, a small trout plucks another water bug from the surface causing the rest of the insects lounging in the placid pools to take flight.
A boy, looking very much like you at 10 years old, settles in along the bank near his favorite fishing hole. Dressed in tattered jeans, a checkered shirt and straw hat, he is instantly your own personal Huck Finn. He baits a hook as a worm squirms away not realizing the fate bestowed upon him this day. You watch Huck settle into the grass knowing there is nothing to do but sit and wait. This simple scene confirms in your mind that this is a brook full of life and you set out on the path revealing its edges.
Along the way, a whispering easterly wind begins dancing in harmony with the overgrown grass in a shady grove. Breathing in a ballet of choreographed movement, nature rehearses. The brook rambles along pausing only at a small waterfall. Crystal blue water cascades in a soothing chorus while no one stops to notice the beauty to behold. For too many, this is nothing more than simple farm land.
Off in the distance, a Red Barn hides out content to do nothing more than was asked of it. Another summer day stretches out towards the crisp autumn nights and soon, work will begin on another harvest. The barn relaxes knowing full well that for each and every season, it will remain unmoved- yet touched by everything that nature has to offer. And we’re left to wonder, does anyone notice or even care to stop and appreciate the beauty of the Red Barn?
The Red Barn Story
Be it a river, a brook or a stream, there is something so incredibly soothing about the sound of water moving peacefully with the land it cuts through. You stop and watch as fish of all sizes dart in and out from the banks foraging for food. SMACK, a small trout plucks another water bug from the surface causing the rest of the insects lounging in the placid pools to take flight.
A boy, looking very much like you at 10 years old, settles in along the bank near his favorite fishing hole. Dressed in tattered jeans, a checkered shirt and straw hat, he is instantly your own personal Huck Finn. He baits a hook as a worm squirms away not realizing the fate bestowed upon him this day. You watch Huck settle into the grass knowing there is nothing to do but sit and wait. This simple scene confirms in your mind that this is a brook full of life and you set out on the path revealing its edges.
Along the way, a whispering easterly wind begins dancing in harmony with the overgrown grass in a shady grove. Breathing in a ballet of choreographed movement, nature rehearses. The brook rambles along pausing only at a small waterfall. Crystal blue water cascades in a soothing chorus while no one stops to notice the beauty to behold. For too many, this is nothing more than simple farm land.
Off in the distance, a Red Barn hides out content to do nothing more than was asked of it. Another summer day stretches out towards the crisp autumn nights and soon, work will begin on another harvest. The barn relaxes knowing full well that for each and every season, it will remain unmoved- yet touched by everything that nature has to offer. And we’re left to wonder, does anyone notice or even care to stop and appreciate the beauty of the Red Barn?
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8.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
750 ml. bottle split by 2 @ Delirium Hoppy Loft. Presumably some years on the bottle but I cannot find any date so… Hazy golden, creamy white head. Nose is sweetish milky yeast, sugar and light candy with an interesting zesty quality, lemonade lemon & light Sprite even. Taste is oddly Sprite upfront, zest, yeasty, light meringue, lemon, sugary, sweet yeast but also a touch almost funky. Thick, creamy body. Odd, unusual & pleasant.
Tried
from Bottle
on 11 Oct 2015
at 03:10
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Où, Quand, Comment : Bouteille. Mondial de la bière.
Visuel : Couleur : dorée-ambrée. Apparence : voilée.
Arôme : Levures fruitées (agrumes) et épicées, petites notes funky, léger de céréales et de houblon floral aux notes herbeuses
Goût : Entrée de bouche : levures fruitées funky (agrumes, traces de pêches) et épicées (poivrées) Un support discret de céréales avec un léger développement de houblon floral et herbeux.
En bouche : Corps : moyen. Effervescence : moyenne. Texture : petites notes crémeuses. Finale : moyenne, un peu sèche, composée d’un goût de levures épicées avec une légère amertume de houblon floral
Visuel : Couleur : dorée-ambrée. Apparence : voilée.
Arôme : Levures fruitées (agrumes) et épicées, petites notes funky, léger de céréales et de houblon floral aux notes herbeuses
Goût : Entrée de bouche : levures fruitées funky (agrumes, traces de pêches) et épicées (poivrées) Un support discret de céréales avec un léger développement de houblon floral et herbeux.
En bouche : Corps : moyen. Effervescence : moyenne. Texture : petites notes crémeuses. Finale : moyenne, un peu sèche, composée d’un goût de levures épicées avec une légère amertume de houblon floral
Tried
on 21 Sep 2015
at 22:47
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle. Very lively. Nose is is orange, bread, dough, pepper, a chalky alikilie note, the ginger and grains of paradise are just peaking through. Taste is surprisingly sweet, honey, floral hop notes, lots and lots of sweet orange, a little white chocolate, bread, leading to lots of ginger and emerging pepperiness in the finish. It’s a very nice saison, but it’s just a little too refined, not funky enough, a bit too sweet in the opening. Having heard so much of Lost Abbey I am a little disappointed at my first bottle.
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 Sep 2015
at 13:42
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Poured from bomber hazy golden with a 2 finger foamy white head. Aromas of yeast spice and citrus peel. Taste is dry grass citrus ginger and an overly peppery bitter peel finish. A bit more refinement and this would be awesome.
Tried
on 07 Sep 2015
at 17:11
7.2/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7
A hazed golden saison with a thin lacing white head. In aroma, loads of tropical fruits and banana esters, light citrus, oily mouth feel, very nice. In mouth, a sweet fruity malt with orange pulp, light banana and cotton candy, alcohol warmth, very nice. On tap at San Marcos Taproom.
Tried
from Can
on 06 Sep 2015
at 18:18
7.3/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
On tap at the brewery. Orange color with small white head. Aroma is ginger, orange peel, spicy. Taste is quite dry and very spicy. Something in this spice mixture is unbalanced. Nevertheless a nice spicy Saison. Crisp as well.
Tried
from Draft
on 04 Jul 2015
at 17:59
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
On tap in the Carlsbad Pizza Port on 27th May 2015. Hazy amber pour with a white topping, no idea this was a Saison when I ordered it, thought it would be a red ale or something! Anyway it turned out fine although I not a big fan of this style. Mild orange and yeast notes in both the aroma and taste, some herbal hints too. Mini sourness within the flavours and the dry finish adds to the sour impression the beer has. Decent.
Tried
from Draft
on 09 Jun 2015
at 10:48