Style: Saison/Farmhouse (Mixed Culture w/ Fruit)

ABV: 6.0

92/100

Aroma:	12
Appearance:	3
Flavor:	19
Mouthfeel:	4

The Lost Abbey Peach Afternoon

What the brewers say

“Wood-aged sour with white peaches and tea.”

What our panel thought

“Peach skin, melon, and leather. Jasmine and other floral notes add to the overall harmony of the beer. Peach-forward flavor profile. White tea and orange blossom on the finish. Fairly soft mouthfeel.”

What our editors thought

“Sweet candy Peach Rings in the aroma with a waxy polish that softens the typical peach sharpness. Tighter in the sip, but the initial peach acid-burst wanes into a lingering and attractive peach softness that invites the next sip. The rhythm is nearly irresistible.”

Review printed in: Best in Beer 2023 (View All Issues)

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The Lost Abbey Peach Afternoon

What the brewers say

What our panel thought

What our editors thought

Review printed in: Best in Beer 2023 (View All Issues)

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