Warehouse Sale at the Brewery!

02.21.18Hey all! Lots of changing coming to the brewery. One of the most exciting is an expansion of our barrel program. We are already starting to get in new barrels and filling them with delicious beer for the coming years. Unfortunately (or fortunately??) our warehouse is packed with boxes of beer, merchandise, and glassware. To make room for everything, we're holding a Warehouse Sale this weekend! We're breaking out cases of 375's and selling them for $10. We're reducing pricing on select glassware and apparel. There is also an opportunity to buy some of our recent rare bottles, like Veritas 020 — originally a Barrel Night-only release.Specialty drafts on tap for the weekend:> Board Meeting aged in Pappy barrels OUT> 2014 wine barrel-aged blonde sour with grapes> 2015 Track #10> 2017 Foeder #1 blonde sour> 2013 spontaneously fermented PX3Non-vintage 375ml barrel-aged bottles on sale for $10:> Agave Maria> Angel's Share> Deliverance> Dead Man's Game> Ex Cathedra> My Black Parade> Santo Ron Diego> Track #8Here is the list and cases available ("CS LIMIT"). Bottle limits are 2 per person for each beer except for the beers with only 10 or less cases available (1pp). DM us on FB or IG if you have any questions or reach out to orders@lostabbey.com. See you this weekend. Cheers!Updated, SOLD OUT:2008 Angel's Share

Tenth Annual Barrel Night

Our tenth annual Barrel Night, beer and dinner pairing, is Saturday, November 4th!We have two ticket options this year: $225 comes with four bottles of Veritas 020 and $150, which comes with two bottles. All tickets include a 6-course meal from the Executive Chefs of the OMG Hospitality group, a special edition Barrel Night glass, a Lost Abbey cross pin, and open bar of our core and seasonal beers.Check-in/bottle pick-up begins at 6pm, with the seating starting at 7pm. If you would like to sit with specific people, please arrive together and we will do the best we can to accommodate your group. Most tables are community-style seating.Buy tickets here:https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2017-lost-abbey-barrel-night-tickets-38161117931?aff=es2Tickets are a maximum of 4 per person. No additional bottles of Veritas 020 will be sold at the event. Must be 21+ to attend. Please follow us on Facebook/Twitter/Instagram for more information/updates.

PORT BREWING AND THE LOST ABBEY TO CELEBRATE 10th ANNIVERSARY

For 10 years, Port Brewing, The Lost Abbey and recently The Hop Concept have produced world-class beers… now its time to celebrate on Saturday, May 21st from 11am to 4pm.We’ll be throwing a different kind of Anniversary Party this year, this year it’ll only be one session (11am – 4pm), complete with a bounce house, sumo wrestling, oh… and beer.While we know everyone will ask the question: “But will there be Red Barn and Mongo?”… The answer is yes, and so much more. Some of the specialty taps will include:2016 Cable Car Ale’13 – ’15 Vertical of Cuvee de TommeFuzzy Angel (Angel’s Share w/ Peaches)’15 – ’16 Red Poppy’12 Deliverance’16 Framboise de Amorosa’12 – ’14 Vertical of Older ViscosityOn top of the tap list, we’ll also take a page out of our annual Barrel Night event and pull 4 single barrel samples to include:Blonde Sour w/ Blackberries and VanillaAgave Ale aged in Brandy Barrels (barreled in ’13)Golden Sour w/ Elderflowers and PeachesRum Barrel-aged Angel’s ShareTickets will be $40 a person and include 10 tasters, a 10^th Anniversary tasting glass, and a 10^th Anniversary edition of Brett Devo, our dry-hopped Blonde Saison with Brettanomyces brewed specifically for the Anniversary Party.With passage of a new ABC law this year, we’ll be able to extend our license our to our parking lot so you can enjoy your beers in our tasting room or outside under the cover of the frickin’ sun. Tickets available now at shop.lostabbeydev.wpengine.com... Cheers!

Belgian Gueuze and Lambic Expert to Host Lecture & Sampling

Our great friend, Yves Panneels, from Belgium’s Night of the Great Thirst Gueuze & Lambic Festival and co-owner of The Pub with Insurance Against the Great Thirst is coming to San Diego for a Lambic & Geueze lecture followed by a tasting of quite rare beers and discussion.Beers to be included: Girardin Black Label, Boon Momo Blend VAT 77, Unldended Oude Lambic, and Unblended Young LambicSeating limited to 25, tickets on sale at: https://squareup.com/market/ciao-travel/yves-panneels-lecture-at-lost-abbey-sunday-february-pmWhere:The Lost Abbey Tasting Room155 Mata Way Suite 104 San Marcos, CAWhen:Sunday, February 15th 7:00pmPlease note that The Lost Abbey tasting room will close to the public at 6:00pm and will open at 7:00pm to ticket holders only.

2015 Carnevale di Lost Abbey Masquerade

On Saturday, February 21st, we will celebrating the 2015 Celebration di Masquerade at The Lost Abbey. For the first time, Carnevale will be a ticketed event.For the $30 entry fee, patrons will recieve a limited-edition Carnevale Glass for the night, 2 included 10oz pours, some New Orleans grub from Grill Fella's, and a bottle of 2015 Carnevale Ale... Tickets will be limited to the first 200 people and we'll be releasing which speciality and barrel-aged beers will be available during the Carnevale celebration soon. Tickets can be purchased at http://shop.lostabbeydev.wpengine.com/ starting today.Specialty Beer List:Track 8Cuvee de Tomme*Framboise de Amorosa*Track 10Brandy Angel's ShareBourbon Barrel-Aged Santa's Little Helper* Cuvee de Tomme & Framboise de Amorosa not available for included 10oz pour.What: 8th Annual Carnevale di Lost Abbey Masquerade PartyWhen: Saturday, February 21st 7:00-11:00pmWhere: The Lost Abbey, 155 Mata Way, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92069

The Lost Abbey Helps Veteran Homelessness

Several of our brewers and packaging staff proudly served this country in the Armed Forces, and that's something we take great pride in. As the cold winter months start to creep in and the temperatures begin to dip, our thoughts go to those that fought bravely for The United States but have since fallen on hard times.Beginning now till the end of January, we'll be teaming up with the San Marcos Veteran Center and collecting canned food and clothing (warm gear, new socks and underwear) at The Lost Abbey Tasting Room for our US Veterans in need.

The New Lost Abbey Safety Glasses

With the safety of our employees always on the forefront of our minds when it comes anything inside the brewery, it's no surprise that we're constantly looking to not only keep them out of harms way, but also comfortable. Enter in our friends at SPY.We've had a great relationship with SPY over the years. Collaborated on beers and events (The SPY Bad-Ass Ale and BWR) and are always available to hang with each other for the impromptu beer at their SPY Carlsbad HQ or right here at the brewery.So this year had a new idea, what if SPY could create new safety glasses for our brewers and packaging line guys... And SPY did not disappoint. They created The General. A certified ANSI Z87.1 lens on a bad-ass pair of frames. The High Velocity impact test required by these standards and endured by these bad-ass optics is a 1/4 inch metal ball blasted at them at more than 100 mph. The high mass impact test is a 1.1 lb. pointed projectile dropped on them from more than 4 feet up. If eyewear passes these tests, it means the lenses did not eject or shatter and the frame did not break.

2014 Boos and Brews

The 2014 Lost Abbey / Port Brewing “Boos and Brews” will be happening Thursday, October 30th at the tasting room. Starting at 4pm, we’ll have a limited amount of free pumpkins available to carve to your hearts desire.

What: 2014 Boos and BrewsWhen: Thursday, October 30th, starting at 4pmWhere: The Lost Abbey Tasting RoomWhy: Why not! And make sure to bring the whole family!

The First IPA from The Lost Abbey - Merry Taj IPA

San Marcos, CA, -- Already in the Holiday Spirit, The Lost Abbey will be releasing its latest addition to its seasonal lineup, Merry Taj IPA. With a release date preceding Thanksgiving each year, Merry Taj IPA will be an extra-hoppy Holiday IPA, a first on The Lost Abbey roster.With an already established Holiday beer like Gift of the Magi (Strong Bier de Garde w/ Brett), The Lost Abbey wanted to give its brewers (who already make exceptional hoppy beers) a chance to do something with this year’s new hops. Merry Taj IPA was able to take advantage of some of the freshest hops available, harvested in September, and will feature five different varieties (Chinook, Centennial, Amarillo, Cascade, Simcoe) used throughout the brewing process.Merry Taj IPA begins with an aroma of crisp floral notes of citrus rind and tropical fruit. Initial flavors of clean sweet caramel malt will give way to a spicy bitterness on the finish thanks to the addition of the Simcoe hops. Merry Taj IPA will not be bottled, only kegged, to get the beer out to consumers as quickly as possible.The name “Merry Taj IPA” pays homage to the holiday celebrations going on from sea to sea, encapsulating the hope of a new year as we inch closer and closer to 2014. It’s also a play on a term from the wine world, Meritage, which loosely translated means: A damn fine blend (of hops in this case).Though Belgian-inspired beers dominate The Lost Abbey portfolio, it’s not the only focus of the brand. The brewing team at The Lost Abbey are certified Hop-Heads at heart and being able to imagine and craft an IPA for the brand was a vision that seemed just out of reach…until now.“We were very excited for the opportunity to make an amazing IPA and even more stoked once we tasted it” said Matt Webster, Lead Brewer of The Lost Abbey. “The sweet caramel notes and spicy finish make Merry Taj IPA a great addition to The Lost Abbey lineup and a perfect holiday beer”.Look for Lost Abbey’s Merry Taj IPA on-tap at great beer establishments beginning in mid-November. About Port Brewing / The Lost AbbeyFounded in 2006, Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey produce an extensive line-up of continental and American- inspired ales and lagers. Under the direction of visionary brewmaster and co-founder Tomme Arthur, the brewery has garnered dozens of awards in its seven year history including the 2007 Great American Beer Festival Small Brewery of the Year, The 2008 world Beer Cup Champion Small Brewery and the 2013 Champion Brewery at the San Diego International Beer Festival. The company’s beers, many of which are aged in oak barrels for 12 months or longer, are universally recognized for their complexity, unique flavors and bold boundary-pushing styles.For more information, contact:Adam Martinez – Media Liaison for Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey - (760) 500-9392 Adam.martinez@lostabbey.com

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Info for general public Box Set RELOAD

Tracks from The Lost Abbey Ultimate Box Set will be available for the general public to purchase online starting Saturday, November 9th at 10am PST. Tracks 4 - 11 (Track 10 is Sold Out) will be available at a 2 - 3 bottle limit (Full track limits below).All sales will be conducted online at http://lostabbeydev.wpengine.com/shop/ Pickup for purchased bottles will begin Friday, November 22nd and conclude Sunday, December 1st. All pickups must be done during regular business hours of The Lost Abbey Tasting Room (CLICK HERE for hours).The only exception is Saturday, November 23rd - Pickups will begin at 4pm in the Packaging area of the brewery.Any bottles not picked up during the designated times, will be surrendered back to the brewery.

Tracks bottle limits:

• Track 4 - 3 bottles
• Track 5 - 3 bottles
• Track 6 - 2 bottles
• Track 7 - 3 bottles
• Track 8 - 2 bottles
• Track 9 - 3 bottles
• Track 10 - SOLD OUT
• Track 11 - 3 bottles

Info for The Ultimate Box Set RELOAD

The Lost Abbey’s Ultimate Box Set tour is coming to a close. To commemorate a year of The Ultimate Box Set, The Lost Abbey will have an Ultimate Box Set RELOAD. A one-time opportunity for Box Set owners to refill their existing Box Set or stock up on a few of their favorite tracks to stash away for the future. Sales of the individual tracks will commence Tuesday November 5^th at Noon PST for Box Set Owners. CLICK HERE to go to the Lost Abbey ShopThe Pickup process will begin Friday, November 22nd and last through Sunday December 1st. November 23rd, there will be a Ultimate Box Set Wrap Party held at The Lost Abbey (for original Box Set Owners only, not open to the general public) with bottle pickups happening in the packaging line. Pickup of Tracks on the other 9 days will happen in The Lost Abbey Tasting Room.

THE TRACKS AVAILABLE WILL BE:

• Track 4 - 3 bottles per person limit
• Track 5 - 3 bottles per person limit
• Track 6 - 2 bottles per person limit
• Track 7 - 3 bottles per person limit
• Track 8 - 2 bottles per person limit
• Track 9 - 3 bottles per person limit
• Track 10- 2 bottles per person limit
• Track 11 - 3 bottles per person limit

2013 Boos and Brews

The 2013 Lost Abbey / Port Brewing "Boos and Brews" will be happening Friday, October 25th at the tasting room. Starting at 4pm, we'll have a limited amount of free pumpkins available to carve to your hearts desire.In addition, the Del Mar Tacos will be here as well, serving up some tasty treats to go along with your slimy, pumpkin-guts covered hands. Doesn't that sound delicious!  What: 2013 Boos and BrewsWhen: Friday, October 25th, starting at 4pmWhere: The Lost Abbey Tasting RoomWhy: Why not! And make sure to bring the whole family!

Lance's Brewery Tour coming to The Lost Abbey

Lance’s Brewery Tour, a documentary following Lance Rice across the country as he visits over 60 breweries for information on his upcoming book, is stopping the The Lost Abbey's Tasting Room this Friday!Lance is touring the country helping bring awareness to both craft beer and helping people understand more about being autistic. In addition to visiting breweries, Lance is also visiting schools and speaking with children with autism as well as speaking with other individuals whose lives have been affected by autism.Beer Autism Hope / Lance's Brewery Tour from Rare Brain on Vimeo.Lance will be at The Lost Abbey Tasting Room (155 Mata Way, San Marcos, CA) on Friday, September 27^th around 4pm with a portion of all pint sales going to help fund Lance’s journey.About Lance's Brewery Tour:Lance’s Brewery Tour follows Lance Rice, a brilliant beer historian with autism, and his nephew on a 1500 mile road trip as Lance sets out to visit the breweries of the Midwest and fulfill his lifelong dream to write a book about the history and culture of American Beer. The documentary chronicles Lance’s awe inspiring journey as he faces his social fears and phobias and spends nearly a month away from home to collect the photos, experiences and information he needs to write his book.

Tasting Videos

We've added some new tasting videos to our list. Get some interesting insight on our beer as Tomme talks about Port Brewing's Hop-15 and Lost Abbey's Framboise de Amorosa, Red Poppy, Saison Blanc, Saint's Devotion, and Duck Duck Gooze.





Tasting Notes Playlist

Where's the Best of Show Trophy?

In 2012, The Lost Abbey received the Best of Show trophy at the San Diego International Beer Competition for Carnevale Ale. In celebration, we had each brewer spend a day with the trophy. From surfing and yoga to finding a new drinking buddy, The Best of Show trophy had quite a year with The Lost Abbey crew. With the festival returning again next weekend (June 21-23) we thought now was the perfect time to showcase its adventures.

Lead Cellerman, Greg Peters, surfing with our 2012 Best of Show trophy.

Beer and Cheese: The Lost Abbey and Brothers Provisions

                The Lost Abbey and Brothers Provision team up for an adventure in Beer and Cheese pairings at The Lost Abbey Tasting Room, Friday May 31st. Beginning at 4pm, we'll pair 5 of Brothers Provisions exquisite cheeses with 5 of our Lost Abbey Beers. Tickets are $20 and are first come- first serve available at the tasting room. Ticket includes 10 tastings ( 5 beers and 5 cheeses or a different ratio if you so desire)Hope to see you there!

Fresh Hop Estate Ale - Part Deux

Slap on your gloves and pluck some hops off the vine. Calling all HopHeads! Monday 8/13 is "Harvest Day" for our crop of Fallbrook grown hops. We need volunteers to help pluck the vines. Lunch and Refreshment included. Must bring own leather gloves and a strong desire to reak of hop resin for days. Come join the fun!

• What: Hop Harvest for a fresh hop estate ale
• When: Monday, August 13, 2012 - 10:00am to WHENEVER WE'RE FINISHED
• Where: The Lost Abbey / Port Brewing, San Marcos, San Diego County, CA

Below is a video of the making of last year's fresh hop ale.

Fallbrook Homegrown from The Lost Abbey on Vimeo.

Meet Ben Barnett aka Obi Wan

Born a Capricorn in the lovely state of Oregon, Ben Barnett’s biggest claim to fame was when he was on the show “The Bachelorette” (Monday’s on ABC). Ben only lasted through one “Group Date” after regaling everyone with the middle names of every Jedi in the Star Wars Universe. After that “Obi-Wan” discovered his love for craft beer… and Strawberry Rhubarb pie. Not sure how those are connected, but now he’s here with The Lost Abbey Family.1. What's your favorite Luna Bar Flavor?Never actually tasted one, my manliness instantly turns them into Cliff Bars once I take a bite2. You're stranded in the desert, you're out of water and losing your mind... what song is played inside your head?I'm probably making my own songs up, all genres3. When the new Madden comes out in August, which position is the created player "Ben Barnett" going to play?Tailback and Strong Safety, the rookie out of University of Oregon is versatile and will wear the #474. Who's your favorite Vice-President?Bill Clinton clearly had the best vices... (WORD-PLAY!!)5. How long does it take you to solve a Rubix Cube?(Answer still pending... )6. Apple or Android?R2 would have looked ridiculous as an apple, gotta go with Droid7. Ryan (or Rylan to his friends) says he's the fastest guy in the brewery... would you agree to a public race to see who is faster?Yes, but not for free...

Meet Michelle B!

When I first started to interview Michelle, she would only answer my questions with questions. I asked her "How are you doing today" and she would reply with "Do you enjoy watching paint dry?". This went on for about an hour, I kept asking different questions and she kept asking me if I enjoyed watching paint dry. After downing two Hop 15's, I decided I would answer her question... "No, Michelle, I don't enjoy watching paint dry". She responded with "Good, you've passed the test, now we may begin the interview". Then she  impersonated Shang Tsung from the movie Mortal Kombat and yelled "It Has Begun!". CLICK HERE if you don't know what I mean.1. What is your go-to Karaoke song and would you sing it for us? The ancient art of Kara-oke is truly my favorite thing to do on a daily basis. I love to sing anything written by the great and wonderfully talented Michael Bolton. Yes, I think think we should have a Lost Abbey Karaoke night!2. Who would you be in the "Game of Thrones" universe? (and don't say a dragon, everyone wants to be a dragon)Game of Thrones isn't my cup of tea. I prefer Antiques Road Show3. What's your hidden talent? (Follow up question: Why do you hide it?)I love knitting outfits for my cats while watching Antiques Road Show. I've kept this a secret because I know everyone would hit me up for my awesome cat active-wear.4. If you had to choose one celebrity to record your voicemail message, who would it be? Definitely Will Ferrell as Harry Carey5. Word around the brewery is you are really into video games, if you created a Lost Abbey video game, who would be the hero? (Tomme wants to be the Final Boss, so you can't pick him)Without a doubt in my mind.... Kevin Hopkins is the hero of the Lost Abbey Video Game -  (this question was brought to you by Kevin Hopkins Publishing... Check out their newest cookbook "To Serve Man")6. What CD is in your car right now?This new band that is pretty awesome named Dead Feather Moon7. If we bought you a "Soda Stream" for Christmas (btw: we're not planning on it), what would be the first drink you'd make? I did get a soda stream for Christmas 2 years ago and the first soda I made was root beer!

Video: Making 10 Commandments Ale

As part of our continuing video series, we're proud to present the making of 10 Commandments (or 10C as we like to call it), our Belgian-style dark farmhouse ale. Brewed with caramelized raisins, rosemary and honey, and finished with the wild yeast, brettanomyces, it's one of our favorites both to make and consume. We hope you like it too. Enjoy!