Avery Collaboration Not Litigation

	Percentile
	93
	overall

Brewed by Avery Brewing Company
Style: Belgian Strong Ale
Boulder, Colorado USA

bottled
common

on tap
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Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	Seasonal	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
721	3.63/5.0	3.63/5.0	Special	8.97%	83	Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler

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

Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?
jeremytoni (1089), Swedesboro, New Jersey, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/10 4/5 7/10 3/5 15/20
Sep 12, 2009
Batch two from a bottle poured brown with a small head. Nice strong sweet malty flavor with a lingering finish.

popery (157), San Francisco, California, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/10 4/5 6/10 3/5 14/20
Sep 5, 2009
Having heard the back story on this beer, I was quite curious to try it. I can’t say that it wowed me, but it’s an interesting combination of styles from two distinctive and excellent breweries. Ultimately, my opinion is simply that each brewery does a better job on their own than in collaboration. This beer pours a lighter than expected though still quite dark golden brown color. The aroma is of nectarines and earthy yeast. The flavor is quite fruity but doesn’t pack enough depth for me to really enjoy it. The caramel malt character is good as is the blending of yeast flavors. The flavors just come out a bit too close to a bubblegummy weizenbock for my taste in Belgian ales. The feel is strong and drinkability is pretty good.

plovmand (1603), Helsinge, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/10 3/5 8/10 3/5 15/20
Sep 4, 2009
Bottle. Hazy amber body with a medium off white head. Fruity and quite spicy aroma with notes of yeast and caramel. Flavour is spicy and malty with light yeast. Medium bodied.

arrogantb (700), Denver, Colorado, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/10 4/5 9/10 3/5 16/20
Sep 4, 2009
This will be the second time I have had this brew, the first time was about six months ago. It has virtually disappeared from metro Denver and the fine folks at Liquor Max still had a couple bottles. I thought Avery did not bottle condition their beers but there appears to be a layer of yeast at the bottom of the bomber. The beer itself is dark ruby red in color and translucent. It smells like sweet sugar and fruits. The smell really lets you know this beer is going to be good. This has a very good taste, with only the slightest medicinal twinge, which doesn’t detract from this beer in the least. This beer is actually easy drinking for such a high ABV but it does eventually start to warm the belly. I am looking forward to trying both the Avery Salvation and the Russian River salvation in the future. Serving type: bottle Reviewed on: 07-05-2007 15:36:40

changeup45 (788), Orlando, Florida, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/10 3/5 7/10 3/5 15/20
Sep 3, 2009
Batch 2. Aroma is plums, figs, yeast and some spice. This pours a real murky brown color with shades of red and a moderate head for the style. Plenty of dark fruit flavor, some caramel, spice and sugar as well. Sweet but not sticky. A little thin. Nice flavors up front but this finishes a tad empty. Not a big complaint though. Pretty good beer but not great. I had Vinnie’s Salvation recently and I’d take that one over this blend but haven’t tried Avery’s by itself yet. Will have to do that. Perhaps both are best on their own but this blend is still quite solid. Great story behind the beer too

petematte46 (218), Dallas, Texas, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/10 3/5 7/10 3/5 14/20
Sep 3, 2009
Cloudy chesnut color with nice lace and thin head. Aroma is sweet dark cherry and funky yeast. Nothing to go crazy over, but good.

thedm (3834), Fort Wayne, Indiana, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/10 5/5 8/10 4/5 16/20
Aug 29, 2009
This bottled brew from a bottle shop poured a medium sized head of foamy finely sized light tan colored bubbles that were long lasting and left behind a typically carbonated dark brown colored body and an excellent lacing. The mild aroma was brown malt. The mouth feel was tingly at the start and at the finish. The balanced flavor contained notes of mild hops vinous dark malt and brown malt. A little weak in the aroma department, but otherwise pretty good.

caresville (106), Vernon, New Jersey, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/10 4/5 6/10 3/5 15/20
Aug 20, 2009
nice pour, orangeish almost copper color. little tiny white head. thought it was a little watery tasting but had a nice fruity zest to it but after smacking my lips together it was that stinging alcohol taste in my mouth for a few second. pretty good overall though.

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