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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
Cuvee Day 2018
01.15.18
We'll be celebrating all things Cuvee de Tomme this January 27th! Pouring verticals of one of our favorite barrel-aged blends at our Tasting Rooms and around the country.Cuvee de Tomme is a massive brown ale base made from four fermentable sugars: Malted Barley, Candi Sugar, Raisins, and Sour Cherries. This beer is fully fermented before being placed in bourbon barrel to age for one year with the sour cherries and the Brettanomyces yeast that we inoculate the barrels with.Each location will have a few select vintages to share. Years will vary by location, but will be anywhere from 2012 to 2017.LOCATIONSSan Marcos Tasting RoomThe Confessional Tasting RoomSan Francisco – ToronadoLos Angeles – Mohawk Bend, Kings Row GastropubOrange County – Native Son AlehouseSeattle – The Beer AuthorityPhiladelphia – Monk's CafeBoston – Row 34, Meadhall
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.
2017 San Diego Beer Week Events
See us around San Diego County for SD Beer Week! (more events to be added)
SDBW Brewers Guild Fest Friday and Saturday, November 3rd and 4thBroadway Pier - San Diego
Barrel-aged BeersFriday, November 3rdSublime Alehouse - San Marcos
Barrel Night & Pizza PairingFriday, November 3rdPizza Port - Ocean Beach
Our 10th Annual Barrel Night!Saturday, November 4thThe Lost Abbey brewery, tickets for sale on EventBrite
Brews, Views & ChewsMonday, November 6thTom Ham's Lighthouse - Harbor Island
Coin-Op Brewery BattlesMonday, November 6thCoin-Op - North Park
Bike About with Tomme ArthurTuesday, November 7th3:30 - 5:00 pm | Clem's Tap House - Kensington5:30 - 7:00pm | Blind Lady Ale House - Normal Heights7:30 - 9:00pm | Toronado - North Park9:30 - 11:00pm | Hamilton's Tavern - South Park
Brew Battle @ CrushedWednesday, November 8thCrushed - Pacific Beach
Beer and Dessert PairingThursday, November 9thTap Room - Pacific Beach
Keep the Glass NightThursday, November 9thPlan 9 Alehouse - EscondidoBeer & Chocolate Pairing with So Rich ChocolatesFriday, November 10thTap That - OceansideRare Beer NightFriday, November 10thChurchill's Pub & Grille - San MarcosBBQ & BrewSunday, November 12thSD Zoo Safari Park - EscondidoBeer & Pizza PairingSunday, November 12thBrothers Provisions - Rancho Bernardo
Out and About in August!
Check out our three brands at these great events throughout August!Indie Invitational - Craft Beer Charity GolfMonday, August 7thRiverwalk Golf Club, 1150 Fashion Valley Road, San DiegoTaste of EncinitasTuesday, August 8thS Coast Highway 101, Downtown EncinitasSteel Beach Party & Beer FestFriday, August 11thUSS Midway Museum Flight Deck, Downtown San Diego91x BeerX FestSaturday, August 12thWaterfront Park, Downtown San DiegoIron MikeSunday, August 13thFletcher Cove Park, Solana BeachDog Days of SummerSunday, August 13thEncinitas Community Park, 425 Santa Fe Drive, Cardiff-by-the-SeaAsk a BrewerThursday, August 17thKarl Strauss, Pacific BeachStone Anniversary BrunchSaturday, August 19thThe Lost Abbey, Tasting Room/Brewery, San MarcosTaste of BrewsSaturday, August 19thShoreline Aquatic Park (aka Lighthouse Park), 200 Aquarium Way, Long Beach
The Lost Abbey to Release Genesis of Shame — Oak Aged Brett Ale with Peaches
San Marcos, CA – The Lost Abbey announces it’s newest seasonal release, Genesis of Shame, a blended Brett Ale partially aged in Oak.Beginning with a blonde sour with Peaches aged in Foeders for the past 18 months, Genesis is blended with a fresh Belgian-inspired blonde ale, resulting in a light and refreshing brew with just a hint of peach goodness.“We’ve been waiting patiently to start to use some of the beer that’s been resting in our foeders,” said Co-founder and COO Tomme Arthur. “I think the resulting brew is a great blend of oak and Brett that will continue to age gracefully in the bottle.”Genesis of Shame, 6% abv, will be released on July 14th at both Lost Abbey tasting rooms and will hit limited distribution the following week.About Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey / The Hop ConceptFounded 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 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 Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey / The Hop Concept.155 Mata Way, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92069 | call (800) 918-6816 | email customerservice@lostabbey.com
Online Bottle Sales To Commence For California
We’re excited to announce that we will be expanding our selection of bottles available online at shop.lostabbeydev.wpengine.com. For the past few months, we’ve had bottles available online, but with very little attention or promotion as we worked out the logistics to properly handle the orders. With those processes worked out, we will now be adding more limited beers on a monthly basis that are able to be shipped anywhere in the state of California.To kick it off, we thought we’d throw out a couple limited beers and are adding Veritas 016, Veritas 017, and Veritas 018. As well as Framboise de Amorosa, Cuvee de Tomme, Deliverance and some other goodies. These bottles will be limited by brand per person, with each beer having very small case totals.Be on the lookout each month as we’ll add new bottles to purchase at shop.lostabbeydev.wpengine.com 
The Lost Abbey to release Veritas 019, Announcing Veritas Preview Weekend
PLEASE NOTE > Preview Weekend Times:Friday, 3pm–8pmSaturday, 11:30am–5:30pmSunday, 1pm–5pmSan Marcos, CA –The Lost Abbey is set to release the 19th edition in its Veritas line of beers, an ongoing experiment of the relationship between fruit, Brettanomyces and barrel aging. The general on-sale for Veritas 019 will begin on Tuesday, March 28th at Noon.Veritas 019 is a Blonde American Sour aged on French Oak for over a year before being spiked with Raspberries. Pouring shockingly pink, Veritas 019 begins with sweet aromas of rich berries and notably peppery Brett. Intense, Vibrant Raspberry character leading to a refreshingly sour middle with notes of funk on the finish.“Having this deep of a Raspberry character while maintaining the delicateness of our Blonde Sours has us very excited about this beer.,” Tomme Arthur, COO and Cofounder of The Lost Abbey said. “The last time we did a fruited sour this intense was Cable Car Kriek back in 2011.”New for this iteration of Veritas, The Lost Abbey will have a Veritas Preview Weekend. Beginning on Friday, March 24th and lasting through the weekend (while supplies last), Veritas 019 will be available on draft and include a new Veritas taster glass with purchase. (One Taster Per Person). Attendees to the Preview Weekend will have the opportunity to purchase bottles (not pickup) before the General On-Sale. Previous Veritas editions will also be available during the Preview Weekend in The Lost Abbey Vintage Case.For the General On-sale, as in years past, selling Veritas 019 online will also come with a few restrictions. Whomever purchases Veritas 019, must also be the individual to pick up the bottles… NO EXCEPTIONS. Removing the option of proxies will help get the beer to as many people as possible and will allow a smoother pickup process. Consumers who do not pick up their bottles during their designated pick up time or attempt to use a proxy will surrender the bottles back to The Lost Abbey. A valid ID will be required to pick up the purchased bottles, as each transaction will be tied to the purchasers name. Any duplicate sales to the same name, email or credit card will be rendered null and void. Veritas 019 bottles will be limited to 6 per person at $41 each.The pickup for retrieving purchased bottles Veritas 019 will take place beginning Friday April 21st through Sunday, April 23rd. Pickup will take place during regular business hours. NO PROXIES ALLOWEDDirect links to the purchase page will be released the day of the sale at www.lostabbeydev.wpengine.com as well as The Lost Abbey’s various social media channels. – Please note the sale will not become live until, Noon on Tuesday, March 28th. About Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey / The Hop ConceptFounded 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 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 Port Brewing / The Lost Abbey at 155 Mata Way, Suite 104, San Marcos, CA 92069, telephone (800) 918-6816, and on the web at www.LostAbbey.com# # #For additional Media Inquires ContactAdam MartinezMedia and Marketing DirectorAdam.Martinez@lostabbey.com760-500-9392 
2016 San Diego Beer Week Events
Check out our three brands at these great places all week!SDBG Brewers Guild Fest Friday and Saturday, November 4th and 5thBroadway Pier - San DiegoRare Beer Tap Takeover @ Sublime AlehouseFriday, November 4thSublime Alehouse - San MarcosOur 9th Annual Barrel Night!Saturday, November 5thThe Lost Abbey brewery, tickets for sale on EventBriteTap Takeover @ SD Tennis ClubSunday, November 6thSD Tennis Club - Mission ValleyBrews, Views and ChewsMonday, November 7thTom's Lighthouse - Harbor IslandSpecialty Taps @ UrgeTuesday, November 8thNewport Pizza - Ocean BeachCoffee Beer Night @ Barrel RepublicWednesday, November 9thBarrel Republic - OceansidePint Night @ Plan 9 AlehouseWednesday, November 9thPlan 9 Alehouse - EscondidoKeep the Glass Night @ Main Tap TavernWednesday, November 9thMain Tap Tavern - El CajonBarrel-aged & Vintage Beer Night @ Holiday Wine CellarsThursday, November 10thHoliday Wine Cellars - EscondidoVideo Game Olympics @ Coin OpThursday, November 10thCoin-Op - North ParkSpecialty Beer Competition @ SD Tap RoomThursday, November 10thSD Tap Room - Pacific BeachBeer & Chocolate Pairing with So Rich ChocolatesFriday, November 11thTap That - OceansideVeteran Brewery Night @ Barrel RepublicFriday, November 11thBarrel Republic - OceansideBeer Dinner @ Churchill's PubSaturday, November 12thChurchill's Pub - San MarcosCardiff Surf Classic Block Party - Patagonia CardiffSaturday, November 12thPatagonia - Cardiff-by-the-Sea
2016 Christmas in July - July 23rd - 11am - 5pm
San Marcos, CA – St. Nick makes his way to the Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey Tasting Room for the 8th Annual release of Bourbon Barrel-aged Santa’s Little Helper (Port Brewing’s Imperial Stout) and a Christmas in July celebration to benefit The Marine Corps Toys for Tots Foundation on Saturday, July 23rd, 2016 at the brewery in San Marcos. Christmas in July will begin at 11am and conclude at 5pm.This year, Christmas in July will be free admission, but if you’re more nice than naughty and bring a toy (valued at $15 or more) for Toys for Tots, you’ll receive a wristband for 5 tasters (which will include specialties). If you forget a toy, you can donate $15 to receive the wristband as well with proceeds to benefit Toys for Tots.The Port Brewing and Lost Abbey “Giving Tree” will also be making an appearance, for an extra donation to Toys for Tots, you’ll receive a gift from the tree. Gifts can include rare bottles, Port Brewing / Lost Abbey gear, tickets to our legendary Barrel Night during San Diego Beer Week as well as other goodies. Giving Tree tickets go on-sale at 2pm on Thursday, June 30th at shop.lostabbeydev.wpengine.com.All of The Lost Abbey and Port Brewing’s full core lineup of beers will be available, plus a few specialty taps will be available (more info to come). Besides the fat man in the red suit (who will be available for pictures throughout the day), we’ll also be celebrating 8 years of releasing a Bourbon barrel-aged version of our Imperial Stout, Santa’s Little Helper. A robust beer with tones of sweet malt, dark cocoa and notes of deep bourbon, Santa’s Little Helper is the perfect accompaniment to fruit cake during a California Christmas in July.
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 10th Anniversary tasting glass, and a 10th 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!
The Patio presents Table Talks with Gwen Conley
Join our Director of Quality and Production, Gwen Conley, at The Patio on Goldfinch on Monday, February 23rd for a palate trip and discussion with Certified Cicerone and beer buyer Kelly Logan. Beers to include: Avant Garde, Red Barn, Lost & Found, Judgment Day, and Board Meeting.Monday, February 23rd @ 4:00pm$10.00, no tickets necessaryDue to limited space, email events@thepatiosd.com to get on the guest list.The Patio on Goldfinch4020 Goldfinch St.San Diego, CA 92103(619) 501-5090www.thepatiorestaurants.com
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
2014 San Diego Beer Week Event Schedule
Come out and join us as we celebrate San Diego Beer Week by taking over as many taps as we possibly can!Friday, November 7thThe Lost Abbey vs. New Belgium Sour Competition @ Barrel RepublicKeep The Glass Night @ Sublime AlehouseSaturday, November 8thBingo! with The Lost Abbey @ SD TapRoomTap Takeover @ Surfside TaproomSunday, November 9thTap Takeover @ NeighborhoodGrowler Brunch @ Nates’s Garden GrillTap Takeover @ OB Noodle House 2Wiffle Ball Tournament @ Urge GastropubMonday, November 10thBrews, Views, & Chews @ Tom Ham’s LighthouseTuesday, November 11thBeer Dinner @ Leroy’s Kitchen & LoungeKeep The Glass Night @ Bier GardenWednesday, November 12thTap Takeover @ Raglan Public HouseBeer & Chocolate Pairing @ Tap ThatThursday, November 13thTap Takeover & Pinball Tournament @ Brabant Bar & CaféTap Takeover @ San Diego Beer WorksFriday, November 14thKeep The Glass Night @ Churchill’s Pub & GrillSaturday, November 15thA Night with The Lost Abbey @ Brother’s Provisions
Port Brewing & The Lost Abbey Expand Into Pittsburgh
Further expanding their reach in the state of Pennsylvania, Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey have announced they’ve signed with distributor Wilson-McGinley to cover the Pittsburgh market. "We certainly did our homework and due diligence to find the right wholesaler partner to represent our brands in the Western PA region” said Brian Sauls, National Sales Manager for Port Brewing and The Lost Abbey. “We feel Wilson-McGinley represents the same core values as Lost Abbey / Port Brewing and that contagious passion and enthusiasm for great craft beer, shared with our current amazing group of distributors, makes this a partnership we are looking forward to."The Pittsburgh market will slowly begin to receive the full lineup of core and seasonal beers from both Port Brewing and Lost Abbey, with the goal to have the full portfolio by next fall. To celebrate the new partnership, Chief Operating Owner Tomme Arthur will head out to Pittsburgh following San Diego Beer Week for a week of events throughout the market. Full press release here (PDF)
Launch Week Event Schedule
Monday 11/17Pint Night @ Smoking Joe's Saloon (E. Carson St.)Tap Takeover @ The Library (E. Carson St.) Tuesday 11/18Tap Takeover @ Market District #40 (Shadyside)Pint Night @ Mad Mex (Shadyside)Tap Takeover @ Caliente Pizza Bar (Liberty Ave) Wednesday 11/19Tap Takeover @ Whole Foods (Wexford)Pint Night @ Mad Mex (North Hills)Beer Dinner @ Fat Heads – 6:00pmPint Night @ Wexford Ale House (Wexford) Thursday 11/20Beer Demo @ Market District #47 (Robinson)Pint Night @ Sharp Edge Emporium (Shadyside)Brew w/ a Brewer Night @ Hough's Pub (Greenfield Ave)Beers & Burges @ BRGR (Penn Circle South) Friday 11/21Tap Takeover @ Brew Boys (Mt. Lebanon)Bowl w/ the Brewery @ Wicked Googly (Somerset)Tap Takeover @ Korner Pub (Mt. Lebanon)
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!
2014 GABF Appearances
Great American Beer FestivalThursday, October 2nd – Saturday, October 4thThe Lost Abbey - Booth D8Port Brewing - Booth T20 The Great American Beer Fest: A How To