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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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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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 awaisanen (1279), Irvine, California, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Oct 1, 2007  
From a 22oz Bottle. Pours a murky, tanned copper brown color with a thick head of well sustaining foamy tan. Aroma of apricot brandy, toasted banana bread, chewy toffee, and flambeed pears. Nice balance between fruity esters and spicy phenols. Medium light bodied, creamy carbonated mouthfeel. The flavors are a bit heavier and darker than the nose, but equally satisfying. Starts out with some prune and gentle leathery character, morphs into a nutty caramel treat spiced with nutmeg, and then finishes dry and somewhat roasty with a hint of molasses and mild pipe tobacco. Minor alcohol warming on the finish, but overall a well-balanced, enjoyable beverage. This definitely tastes like a cohesive brew with a unifying idea, and isn’t suffering from any muddled or busy traits.


 wxman (580), O’Fallon, Illinois, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/515/20
Oct 1, 2007  
I’ve already rated the Avery Salvation and found it to be an excellent strong Belgian ale. Mixing it with the Russian River product of the same name is an interesting idea that most certainly produced a finer product. The Collaboration is a darker russet color with much more of a burnt caramel and licorice flavor. Very good indeed!


 MikeF (528), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
3.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/517/20
Sep 30, 2007  
tried on tap. Interesting idea. It seems that its somewhat hoppy character knocks it astray from what I anticipate in a Belgian strong ale.


 Sammy (3922), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
4.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/519/20
Sep 29, 2007  
A good Belgian strong with lieable wine-like tannins and a bit of sourness. Not for the novice as much as one who appreciates the above. Dark reddish brown and yeast and wine-like aromas. Medium mouthfeel. Very quaffable.


 fishingnet (1045), Brandon, Florida, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/515/20
Sep 29, 2007  
Bottle. Pours a clear deep amber with a large long lasting off-white head that leaves good lacing. Aroma of caramel, dark fruit, and light yeast spice. Taste is the same as aroma. Medium mouthfeel with a mild amount of bitterness and well hidden alcohol. Very Good.


 jwdevalue (158), Neptune, New Jersey, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/105/58/104/519/20
Sep 29, 2007  
This is part of a beer club. Had only one bottle but was decent for the price. Poured great and had a nice finish. Would do again.


 radiomgb (1920), Peterborough, Ontario, Canada
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/103/516/20
Sep 25, 2007  
Amber/mahogany in colour, lingering light beige coloured head, great retention, excellent lacing. The aroma is of plums, figs, raisins, quite malty, caramel sweetness with some light alcohol. The flavour has some yeast, lots of caramel sweetness, plums, candy, quite chewy, very light alcohol. Bitter mouthfeel, medium body, medium carbonation. Finishes a bit hot, sweet. Some noticable alcohol coming thorough at the end, nowhere near the amount of other Avery beers. This one shows some balance, quite enjoyable.

650ml bottle from the <a href=http://www.ratebeer.com/Place/new-york/buffalo/premier-gourmet/443.htm target=blank>Premier Gourmet in Buffalo, New York for $7.69.
Purchased on August 20, 2007 and opened on August 25, 2007.
Bottled in January 2007.


 estoppel (1028), Buffalo, New York, USA
2.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
5/103/55/102/510/20
Sep 22, 2007  
Dark brownish amber body, big whitish head, malty nose with estery fruits. Too much estery yeastieness in the body; not much hoppiness; not very good; very poorly attenuated. Prune juice?



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