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Avery Collaboration Not Litigation

Avery Collaboration Not Litigation - Belgian Strong Ale

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 Percentile 
93
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Brewed by Avery Brewing Company
Style: Belgian Strong Ale

Boulder, Colorado USA

bottled
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 Ratings  Average  Score  Seasonal  ABV  Style Pctl  Serve in 
7183.63/5.03.63/5.0Special8.97%83.1Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
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Commercial Description:
Salvation. The name of two intricate Belgian-style ales created by us, Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing and Adam Avery of Avery Brewing. After becoming friends a few years ago, we realized that we both had a Salvation in our line-ups. Was it going to be a problem? Should one of us relinquish the rights? "Hell no!" we said. In fact, it was quickly decided that we should blend the brews to catch the best qualities of each and create an even more complex libation. In April 2004, in top-secret meeting at Russian River Brewing (well actually it was packed in the pub, and many were looking over our shoulders wondering what the hell was going on), we came up with the perfect blend of the two Salvations. Natalie, Vinnie’s much more significant other, exclaimed, "We should call this Collaboration, not Litigation Ale!" "Perfect!" we shouted. We celebrated deep into the night, (or is it morning?). Fast forward to November 14, 2006. After talking about it for over 2 years we finally decided to pull the trigger and Vinnie flew out to Avery to brew his Salvation exactly as he does in his brewery. This was blended with Avery’s Salvation December 11th, 2006. We hope you enjoy it as much we enjoyed brewing and blending it.

Batch 1 (January 2007) - 8.99% ABV
Batch 2 (February 2008) - 8.72% ABV
Batch 3 (February 2009) - 8.97% ABV
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 Rune (2760), Tromsø, Norway
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/105/56/105/512/20
Oct 1, 2008  
Batch 2 – 8.72% ABV. Compact bottle from Ølbutikken, Copenhagen. Attractive clear, dark amber body with a decent, off-white head. Aroma of spiced malts. Candy sweet in flavour, offset by dark fruits and spices. Dry yeast to the finish. Well bodied, though a little out of character (hotel room in Valby, 11.09.2008).


explosivebeer (36), Washington, USA
3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/55/102/513/20
Sep 29, 2008  
This beer was a hazy light amber color with some residual head. The aroma had figs, raisins, and some alcohol present, along with some typical Belgian characteristics. It’s a little thin on the palate and has quite a bit of carbonation. It finishes solid, but overall, did not live up to its billing.


 mephisto (1144), Taiwan
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/512/20
Sep 27, 2008  
purs cloudy amber with a thin layer of beige top. it has caramel aroma and a strong hoppy flavor.


 ChristianScheffel (4431), Odense, Denmark
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/56/103/514/20
Sep 27, 2008  
Amber with a small white head. Aroma has malt, fruity hops and spice. Dry and spiced flavour to the point of being cloying. Watery thin finish. I like the story better than the beer.


 Fin (3382), Merton, Oxfordshire, England
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Sep 27, 2008  
Had this at the European Beer Festival Kobenhaven 13-09-08 Really impressive beer really good o get a decent Belgian beer. Pours amber very clean tasting, has white head. Nice soft and spicy in the mouth, good yeastiness, great beer.


 KnutAlbert (3111), Oslo, Norway
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/105/516/20
Sep 23, 2008  
Bottle, EBF, Copenhagen. Complex beer. Raisins, balsamic vinegar. Belgian yeast profile. Some burned sugar. Very nice!


 reakt (938), Greater London, England
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/103/515/20
Sep 23, 2008  
Bottle @ EBF. Copper with an off white head. Quite malty with sweet caramel, candi sugar, spices, obvious Belgian yeast and a hint of corn. Another slightly thin disappointment from Avery. The quote below, Drinkable - yet very average, about sums it up.


 Dedollewaitor (3625), Odense, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/513/20
Sep 23, 2008  
75cl bottle @ VinensVerden,Odense. Pours hazy orange with a white head. Nose is sweet & spicy. Quite strong - with some alcohol. Slightly metallic. Sweet & sugary taste with vague vinous notes. Medium bodied. Drinkable - yet very average from Avery!



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