The Lost Abbey Zinners & Saints

**Aroma:** “Big jammy raspberry, cherry notes, and light apricot with slight sweetness and mild acid sourness. Moderate _Brett_ earthiness. Suggests port and sherry.” **Flavor:** “Fruit is bright and strong, perhaps dominating the wild notes. Dry finish lets the fruit come through without cloying. Tannins aren’t overly strong and add structure. Initial impression is sharp acidity, but this gives way to a smooth fruit backbone and moderate _Brett_ lemon-zest notes. Cherry notes with a generous serving of tannins and leather make for a delightfully complex palate.” **Overall:** “Big jammy fruit notes on top of a lemon-zesty _Brett_ remind me of a delicious raspberry tart. The bright sharp acidity may be a bit much for some, but it grows on you after a couple of sips. It’s very balanced among acidity, body, sweetness, and effervescence. A delight to drink. A wine-like beer that delivers in every aspect.”

Earthy hop aroma with hints of onion, pine, and bread-like malt. The flavor has a mineral edge that brings out some grainy malt, but oxidation mutes the impact. A hint of corn-like sweetness serves to temper the bitterness. Balanced, crisp. There's little to grasp. Not much of a lasting impression.

Aroma: “Excellent bouquet of fruit. Raspberries dominate, but some cherry flavors as well. Light barnyard funk, light lemon.” Flavor: “Raspberry flavor is prominent and even more jammy than in the aroma. Very dry. Quite tart, clean, a bit of funk.” Overall: “Bright, clean, full-flavored fruit, a very good use of raspberries on an enjoyable base. You’d sip this one on the lake during the spring.”