Hello beer lovers and welcome to another edition of the
NorCal Beer Blog's brew review.
Tonight’s featured beer is The Lost Abbey Agave Maria Ale -
Malt Beverage Brewed with Agave Syrup & Aged in Tequila Barrels. I picked this bottle up in Fremont, CA at
California Craft Beer (here).
From The Lost Abbey website: “An Agave-based
Strong Ale, Agave Maria is The Lost Abbey’s first venture into oak aging in
Tequila barrels to hit distribution.
TASTING NOTES:
Using a blend of Anejo and Reposado barrels and aged for a
minimum of ten months, Agave Maria has hints of black pepper, sweet sugar,
oatmeal, and oak with an earthy, bitter smoked chocolate on the finish. The
base beer, a new Agave strong ale, was created specifically to pair with the
spiciness of the Tequila, adding a sweet honey-like quality to the beer.”
Let’s get started!
Appearance: Pours
a murky reddish brown with zero head and slight lacing.
Aroma: Sweet and
toasted malts, tequila, oak, dark fruit, brown sugar and a touch smoky.
Taste: Sweetness
upfront with big tequila flavor along with caramel, toasted malt, honey, brown
sugar, toffee, oak, spices, dark fruit and a touch of chocolate.
Overall: Roasty,
sweet and delicious, The Lost Abbey Agave Maria Ale is enjoyable. At 13.5% ABV
this thick and syrupy beast is excellent.
If you’re a fan of tequila or just great beer pick one up. I really nice
sippin’ beer.
Cheers!
Mark Harvey
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