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The Lost Abbey Red Barn Ale

The Lost Abbey
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🌍 United States · Saison · One of 36 Saisons in hopIQ

A farmhouse saison brewed with local honey and fresh herbs. Earthy, spicy and fruity with a dry, effervescent finish. Reflects the Belgian farmhouse tradition with a distinctly Californian character.

ABV
6.7%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
golden5
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Very crisp and dry.

A direct pour that closes clean — trim and sharp, working together to keep things moving.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another Saison.
Hop character
earthy
herbal
floral
Malt character
honey
Fermentation & yeast
fruity
yeasty
Distinctive notes
spicy
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for The Lost Abbey Red Barn Ale

Appearance

Pours a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and a bright, white head that persists with fine carbonation. The effervescent character is immediately evident from the lively bubble structure rising through the glass.

pale goldencrystal clearpersistent white headhighly carbonated

Aroma

The nose presents a complex blend of spicy phenolics and fruity esters characteristic of Belgian saison yeast, complemented by subtle floral and herbal notes from the fresh herb additions. Honey sweetness provides a gentle backdrop without overwhelming the traditional farmhouse aromatics.

spicy phenolicfruity estersfloralherbal

Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing with citrus and stone fruit notes supported by the yeasty complexity. Mid-palate develops herbal and spice layers from the adjuncts, while the low IBU (25) allows the delicate flavors to shine without harsh bitterness. The palate remains clean throughout with excellent balance between sweetness and dryness.

crispcitrus-forwardspicyyeasty

Finish

Dry, effervescent finish with lingering spice and herbal notes that fade cleanly without astringency. The carbonation enhances the crisp conclusion, leaving a refreshing aftertaste ideal for food pairing.

drycleaneffervescent
83
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
82
Appearance
86
Finish
81
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of The Lost Abbey Red Barn Ale

Serve at 6–9°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 8–12°C. Saison is refreshing but complex — cold works, but slightly warmer shows its farmhouse character.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Drink within a year. Farmhouse character is liveliest when the beer is relatively young.

Food Pairing

What to eat with The Lost Abbey Red Barn Ale

About Saison

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Saison?

Saisons are Belgian farmhouse ales with 5–8% ABV and IBU 20–35. Spicy, fruity yeast — pepper, citrus, hay — with high carbonation and a dry refreshing finish.

Finding a similar Saison

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same fruity, spicy, earthy character as The Lost Abbey Red Barn Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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