Red Poppy Ale
(has 9 batches)
The Lost Abbey in San Marcos, California, United States 🇺🇸
Flemish Red / Bruin Rotating|
Score
7.90
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Perhaps no country embraces the use of fruit in beers more so than Belgium. Numerous traditional as well as regional specialty ales are infused with every sort of fruit imaginable. In this way, the flavor of the fruit becomes especially prominent.
Red Poppy Ale is a veritable celebration of Sour Cherries in an explosion of aromas and tastes. Brewed from a brown ale base and aged in our oak barrels for over 12 months, this beer is not for the faint of heart.
The Golden Poppy is the state flower of California and the Red Poppy is found in Flanders Fields where our inspiration for this beer comes from. This beer is 6.5% ABV and is available in 375 ml bottles and on draft at inspired locations.
Red Poppy Ale is a veritable celebration of Sour Cherries in an explosion of aromas and tastes. Brewed from a brown ale base and aged in our oak barrels for over 12 months, this beer is not for the faint of heart.
The Golden Poppy is the state flower of California and the Red Poppy is found in Flanders Fields where our inspiration for this beer comes from. This beer is 6.5% ABV and is available in 375 ml bottles and on draft at inspired locations.
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8.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 10
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
12.7 oz bottle at home. No BB date. dark brown color, medium big off-white head. smells of wood, marzipan, cherry notes, light poppy seed, bit citric, coconut, light vinous notes, light funk. very lovely smell. medium body, medium carbonation, soft mouthfeel. tastes of cherry, vinous, some wood, light poppy seed (i guess) which gives a very soft and well-rounded taste, lightly sour, bit acidic, marzipan, bit nutty, light green apples, lightly vinegarish. finishes lightly sour with vinous notes, light vinegar, some barrel and cherry notes. very nice one, smell is very very nice, taste is a touch to vinegarish / bit too much carbonation, overall very lovely beer though.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Oct 2016
at 12:14
8.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Bottle at home. Hazy dark ruby with a thin beige head. Complex notes of cherries, wild funk, mould, caramel, vanilla, oak barrel, minerals and subtle sulphur. Medium tartness, slight saltiness and a low amount of sweetness. With high carbonation and a smooth, oily texture, it makes for a refreshing drink.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Jul 2016
at 13:21
5.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 4
Flavor 5
Texture 6
Overall 4.5
Sampled on draft at 3R6P this beer poured a murky dark brown color with a large creamy red-beige head that lingered and left good lacing. The aroma was strong chalk, pez and a medicinal presence with band aid. The flavor was very tart and sour yet dry with pez, chalk, perfume, brett and a medicinal presence. Long finish. Medium body. Not my style.
Tried
from Draft
on 25 Apr 2016
at 11:15
9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
hazy brown colour with reddish notes, moderate sized beige head; aroma of wood, tannins, tart notes, unripe fruits, chardonnay and acetone notes; taste of balsamic vinegar, dry white wine, woody notes, (unripe) fruitiness, bitterish sour cherry and hints of acetone, as well as something which reminds me to marzepan - the sourish/acidic character does not dominate fully the taste and the acetone note is also in the background compared to other sour red beers, which makes it one of the best beers of the category - at least for me :-)
Tried
on 15 Apr 2016
at 13:37
7.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Tap at industry. This is a darker brew. Looks like iced tea. Smell is quite appealingly tart. Oh my, the taste is just as scrumptious. Little bit of hop bite but this is simply one good tasting tart beer, yummy. Very yummy. Oh so nice, really liked this one. I need another!
Tried
from Draft
on 09 Apr 2016
at 12:31