The Lost Abbey Veritas Batch 018

The Lost Abbey Veritas Batch 018 is a premier, limited-edition sour ale from The Lost Abbey, the award-winning San Marcos, California brewery famed for its mastery of barrel-aged Belgian-inspired beers. Part of the highly acclaimed Veritas series, Batch 018 showcases the brewery’s dedication to complexity, balance, and innovation, cementing its reputation among collectors and sour ale enthusiasts. Each batch in the Veritas series is carefully blended from a selection of barrel-aged beers, allowing the flavors to evolve naturally and harmoniously.

The mash bill for Veritas Batch 018 combines malted barley, wheat, and specialty malts, forming a rich foundation for extended mixed fermentation. The beer is fermented with Brettanomyces, Lactobacillus, and Pediococcus before aging in oak barrels, resulting in a lively, nuanced ale with a perfect balance of tartness and depth. On the nose, it presents bright aromas of lemon zest, green apple, and light oak funk. The palate delivers vibrant flavors of tart citrus, golden raisin, stone fruit, and subtle vinous complexity, layered with oak and gentle farmhouse notes. A crisp, dry finish rounds out the experience, leaving a lingering impression of acidity and barrel character.

The Lost Abbey has earned multiple accolades, including medals from the Great American Beer Festival and World Beer Cup, solidifying its standing as one of America’s premier producers of sour and barrel-aged ales. Veritas Batch 018 exemplifies the brewery’s artful blending philosophy, offering beer enthusiasts a rare, collector-worthy experience that captures the full spectrum of The Lost Abbey’s innovation and craftsmanship.