Tomme Arthur opened The Lost Abbey in May 2006, earning a devoted following among beer fans, stretching well beyond its hometown of San Marcos in San Diego County. Southern California is fortunate that they do not have to make a lengthy pilgrimage to taste its highly sought-after beers. Tacoma was fortunate until The Lost Abbey pulled out of the state in 2022. After a 2023 ownership restructuring, managing partner Arthur took complete control of The Lost Abbey. The brewery moved its production to the 16,000-square-foot facility previously operated by Eppig Brewing in Vista, California. This new space increases production efficiency and the return of classic Lost Abbey beers. The Lost Abbey opened a new tasting room in the former Eppig Brewing facility earlier this year. This move followed their transition from a shared space with Mother Earth Brew Co. Maintaining independence remains one of the hardest things for breweries. The landscape has changed so very much over the past 19 years. Thankfully, Stoup Distro has brought The Lost Abbey back to Tacoma, at least for this week. Stop by Peaks & Pints for a Friday flight of Lost Abbey called Peaks & Pints Lost Abbey Beer Flight.
Peaks & Pints Lost Abbey Beer Flight
The Lost Abbey Farmhouse Rustic Lager
5.8% ABV
Farmhouse Rustic Lager is a lighter version of Lost Abbey’s long-time brew, Avant Garde. It still begins with an initial malt sweetness and a subtle hop presence, plus notes of herbs, honey, and grain. It has a grassy and bitter finish.
The Lost Abbey The Right Side of Happiness
6.7% ABV
The Right Side of Happiness IPA is brewed with Vista and Krush hops for an intriguing mix of tropical and herbaceous aromas, plus pronounced kiwi and papaya. Medium in body, it begins with a burst of pineapple, followed by flavors of peach and pear. The finish is bright and bold, with lingering honeydew melon, grapefruit, and tangerine notes.
Lost Abbey Various Methods
9.2% ABV
West Coast double IPA brewed with Vista, Mosaic, Simcoe, Krush, Strata, and Anchovy hops for a rich, complex flavor profile, with notes of toasted bread, caramel, dried fruit, and toffee, balanced by a gentle tartness.
The Lost Abbey Lost and Found
8% ABV
Modeled after the great Trappist and Monastic beers that inspired the founding of The Lost Abbey, Lost and Found Belgian-style dubbel arrives in a richly deep garnet created from a blend of domestic and imported malts. It hits the nose with banana, gum-like esters, light cocoa, and raisin, followed by layers of malt, yeast, and a teasingly dry chocolate malt finish. Malts, raisins, and a fantastic, harmonious yeast strain produce a beer of extraordinary complexity and depth.
The Lost Abbey Bible Stories
12% ABV
Bible stories are epic, like huge. So is this beer. It’s a blend of non-barrel-aged imperial stout and bourbon barrel-aged barleywine ale, a perfect reward for getting lost in the desert for a spell or dealing with burning bushes. It has huge notes of espresso and mocha, with some Belgian candi and a kick on the finish.
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