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Episode 34: Precious Angel’s Share

2012 February 16
by Mike VanDelinder

BGP 34 Header Episode 34: Precious Angels Share

Runtime: 40 minutes
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Tick, tick, tick. That’s the sound of rare. This week’s episode of the podcast was recorded almost one year ago. It was the culmination of a day filled with homebrewing and beer discussions. Shawn shared a 375ml bottle of the The Lost Abbey’s The Angel’s Share 2010 that he had procured during a trip to California. The Angel’s Share is an English-style Barleywine that has been aged in oak barrels for a year before being packaged. These oak barrels that are used by The Lost Abbey were originally created for distillers to store whiskey, bourbon, or brandy. Over time, a portion of the spirit in the barrel will evaporate. The loss of liquid to the barrels is referred to as the “angel’s share” by distillers, and is where this beer gets its name. The Angel’s Share is released annually, most recently in September 2011.

The Lost Abbey, San Marcos, California
The Angel’s Share, American Strong Ale
ABV (Alcohol by Volume): 12.50%

Show Notes – Recorded March 5, 2011
00:00 – 03:09: Introduction
03:09 – 34:46: The Angel’s Share by The Lost Abbey
34:46 – 38:21: Homebrew California Common Ale
38:21 – 39:22: Conclusion

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