Avery Collaboration Not Litigation

	Percentile
	93
	overall

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

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Ratings	Average	Score	Seasonal	ABV	Style Pctl	Serve in
720	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?
RblWthACoz (963), Brooklyn, New York, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/10 4/5 8/10 4/5 17/20
Feb 3, 2008
I have no idea why I have taken so long to pick this beer up and try it. Good things come to those who wait?? Pours a dark brown that shows heavy ruby hues when held to light. Head is off white. Nose is perfectly balanced I feel. Excellent yeast and sugar tones. Seems to be a touch of citrus on there as well. Flavor is very interesting. I have had Salvation by RR before, and I can tell there is some of it there, but I can tell that something else is cutting into it. Seems like there is a very minute aspect of smokiness. Nice levels of yeasty funk that seem interrupted by some invasive force. Feel has a good carbonation to it and the liquid is good as well. Overall this is a very interesting beer indeed. I personally feel like I can really tell that there are fighting sides going on here. Perhaps it is my past experience with Salvation by RR. I guess it’s all conjecture really. Overall, I think this is a very interesting beer. Definitely one worth trying. I should have tried it a long time ago.

ToadiusJ (8), USA
does not count
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/10 4/5 7/10 4/5 14/20
Feb 3, 2008
I have not had these beer separate. Together they create a unique belgian strong experience. Light in flavor and very smooth. Poors a light white head with little lacing. Slight presence of alcohol. Finishes with a slight hint of maple syrup. Belgian fans might be disappointed.

BlackDonald (1127), Boise, Idaho, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/10 4/5 7/10 3/5 15/20
Jan 31, 2008
I thought this was a decent beer, not really anything super special, a lot more hype than anything else. Having tried both beers separately, before trying them blended together. There is a very yeasty nose, with hints of coriander, and black tea. A very enjoyable malt background, with some overwhelming spiciness, slightly eschewed by the candy sugar sweetness. Slightly more reminiscent of the Avery model than the Russian River in my opinion.

doubleo (1104), San Diego, California, USA
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/10 4/5 9/10 3/5 17/20
Jan 30, 2008
Pours a deep brown color, somewhat translucent with reddish highlights. Somewhat thick, frothy, white head that leaves a good bit of lace on the glass. Smells like tea. Spicy, sweet, and sugary. Tastes spicy as well. Malty, sweet, with a spicy twinge on the finish, Good body, nice carbonation. Good brew. One of the better Belgian styles that I’ve tried.

Jayb0 (752), Cherry Hill, New Jersey, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/10 3/5 6/10 4/5 16/20
Jan 28, 2008
Excellent beer that balances the heavy hitting dark fruit and alcohol with a light sourness streak that keeps it refreshing.

tympanic (50), Alabama, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/10 3/5 6/10 4/5 16/20
Jan 27, 2008
An interesting, complex, tasty brew. Pours deep red with a medium-bodied off-white head. The taste and aroma yield maple syrup, raisin, plum, and a faint note of vanilla. The collaborative spirit of this beer makes for good marketing and great times.

Capa (962), Yokosuka, Japan
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/10 4/5 7/10 3/5 16/20
Jan 25, 2008
I loved the idea of this beer from the moment I heard about it. Finding a bottle of this in Japan was made a good day a better one. Crisp red color with a medium off-white head. Sweet malts, tropical fruits, floral, and citrus. Light bodied with plenty of carbonation. Spices, yeast, sweet malts, dark fruits, and light alcohol in the back. Finish has pleasant warmth with lingering spice. I found that the aroma and flavor don’t quite match up, but both are still real good. Really enjoyed this beer in both its idea and follow-thru.

ogglethorp (887), Ohio, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/10 4/5 8/10 4/5 16/20
Jan 17, 2008
Bottle. Pours a hazy dark amber color woth a beige colored head. Aroma is yeast, citrus, dried fruits, hint of malt. FLavor is dark fruit, yeasty, citrus, caramel, some floral hops. Palate is medium, medium carbonation, finishes on the sweet side. Me likey.

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