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The Lost Abbey 10 Commandments
10 Commandments presents as a massive, contemplative Belgian Dark Strong Ale, radiating a deep, soulful complexity. It opens with an intense wave of dark fruit esters—think sun-dried raisins, plums, and Black Forest cherries—woven into a rich tapestry of toasted bread and deep caramel malts. This high-gravity ale carries a distinctively smooth yet potent alcohol warmth, characteristic of its twelve percent strength. Subtle spicy phenols of cracked black pepper and a hint of vanilla provide a monastic structure, while the use of dark caramelized sugar contributes to a deceptively dry yet luxurious finish. It is a bold, velvety masterpiece of fermentation character and malt depth.
Appearance. Deep coppery-brown to dark mahogany (SRM 18-22). Features a huge, dense, moussy light tan head with excellent persistence and intricate lacing. Clarity is clear to brilliant.
Aroma. High intensity with a complex blend of rich, bready-toasty malt and deep caramel. Prominent esters of raisins, dried figs, and plums. Low to moderate spicy phenols resembling black pepper and vanilla. Soft, perfumy alcohol is present but well-integrated; no hop aroma detected.
Taste. Initial impression is rich and malty-sweet but quickly moves toward a complex, dry finish. Malt flavors of dark caramel and toasted crusts dominate, supported by intense dark fruit esters of prune and dried cherry. Low spicy hop flavor with medium-low bitterness. Alcohol provides significant balance to the malt richness. Finish is moderately dry and smooth, never syrupy.
Mouthfeel. Medium-full body with a creamy, luxurious texture. High carbonation provides a lively effervescence that lightens the palate. Noticeable and smooth alcohol warmth is present without being harsh or solvent-like.
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Lost Abbery 10 Commandments Belgian Dark Strong Ale 2008 750ml
9% A stronger version of our Lost and Found Abbey Ale brewed to a more contemplative alcohol conten ... beer drinker who considers themselves a saint that even saints stray as sinners from time to time. -Lost Abbey ...
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A stronger version of our Lost and Found Abbey Ale brewed to a more contemplative alcohol content.
Massive in every stretch of the brewing way possible this is the sort of beer that will remind a beer drinker who considers themselves a saint that even saints stray as sinners from time to time.
-Lost Abbey
A stronger version of our Lost and Found Abbey Ale brewed to a more contemplative alcohol content.
Massive in every stretch of the brewing way possible this is the sort of beer that will remind a beer drinker who considers themselves a saint that even saints stray as sinners from time to time.
-Lost Abbey
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The Lost Abbey 10 Commandments
Rated 99 on RateBeer.com. Lost Abbey's once a year Anniversary beer. A new generation of Dark Farm ...house Belgian-Style Beer that had Brettanomyces (a special Belgian brewer's yeast) added at bottl...
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Rated 99 on RateBeer.com. Lost Abbey's once a year Anniversary beer. A new generation of Dark Farmhouse Belgian-Style Beer that had Brettanomyces (a special Belgian brewer's yeast) added at bottl...
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