Framboise de Amorosa by The Lost Abbey

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Rating: 4.75/5

Framboise de Amorosa by The Lost Abbey is a 7% ABV American Wild Ale brewed with raspberries and aged in oak barrels. This is not your typical Framboise. What we have here is something delightfully different. A sweet and sour complexity. This is the second time I try this beer and well, sometimes certain beers are better the second time around ;)…She’s a keeper

Label:

The 10 Commandments and its “Thou Shalt Nots” do not apply to Amorosa. A courtesan, she has no need for the morality of denial. A stunning beauty with depth of spirit and sensuality. Amorosa is ruled by the fruits of her loins and mother earth. Sweet and sour, Amorosa is equal part lover, liberated soul and the object of every suitor’s affection. She is desire incarnate and sensuality embodied. In choosing to open this bottle, you are now courting this magnificent woman. For some she will arrive like the Siren’s call breathing upon your lips and dancing across your taste buds. Others will be denied. For you see, a wanton woman. Amorosa beckons all and chooses few. Will your prayers be answered? 

So really it depends on whether you are willing to look past the sourness of her (Am I right guys :P?) to find the true sweet flavor inside. It takes time but aside from the wine and sour grape like funky acidity (like some of the Jolly Pumpkin beers although not too sour..) then you will find a rich raspberry tart and cherry pie. Some oak, caramel, vanilla, apples, cranberries, buttered toast and honey. I would recommend this only if your truly looking to look past the bit of sourness really. Otherwise you may not be worthy of this mistress. Oh yeah and by the way, good luck finding it, Ramirez Liquor in Boyle Heights has it sometimes.

2011:
Framboise de Amorosa is a wild ale that can only be tamed by those worthy of her taste…LOL. Sweetness from raspberries and sourness from the wild yeast strains. Tart and dry finish. The aromas are awesome with notes primarily of raspberries and fruity fragrances. LOL I like how the label talks about “Courting” the beer….Respect the lady like you would a fine brew 😛

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