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Avery Anniversary Fifteen

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RATINGS: 546   WEIGHTED AVG: 3.27   SEASONAL: Special   EST. CALORIES: 230   ABV: 7.68%
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15 years of brewing! You know what’s been the best part lately? Tons of experimentation! For the last couple of years, we’ve been working with several strains of brettanomyces (wild yeast). We found one and deemed it the best for it’s tart flavor and funky, fruity aroma. Adding black mission figs for a subtle jammy aspect, hibiscus flowers for an herbal bouquet and hazy sunset hue, and white pepper for a bit of spicy twang, we’ve created FIFTEEN - a unique drinking experience inspired by the wild farmhouse ales of Belgium. Though immensely complex today, more flavor will emerge with time, so throw a few bottles in your cellar for future celebrations. Thanks to all of you who have made our 15-year ride possible! Peace to all and follow your dreams! Brewed with Rocky Mountain water, malted barley, malted wheat, hops, black mission figs, hibiscus flowers, white pepper, and a very unique strain of brettanomyces yeast.


3.9
   AROMA 8/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
StFun (565) - Indiana, USA - NOV 28, 2008
Sparky sent this along to me as a bonus, thanks man. I was in the mood for something "different", and this fit the bill nicely. Pours a hazy orange/yellow, with some nice clouds. Nose is almost Christmas-y, spice, figs, plums, yeast, gingerbread, and clove. Dry finish with a nice mouthfeel. Flavor is solid for a farmhouse, the cheesecloth and funk take a backseat to the spice, but it didn’t bother me any. The dark fruit and spice work well together, and the christmas flavors work as balance. This one is underrated, I wouldn’t mind having one to age.

3.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 5/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 12/20
verymerrymonk (392) - Cincinnati, Ohio, USA - NOV 28, 2008
Poured a gold body with strong white head. Aroma is pleasantly funky. A bit of a letdown upon the first sip. Seems like a mess of fruit, spices, sugar. Just way too busy.

3.1
   AROMA 6/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
onecrazybreeze (21) - , Colorado, USA - NOV 20, 2008
22oz Bomber. Poured gold with white head. Smelled funky, yeasty and figs. Tasted slightly sour with a strong fig and spice combination. I didn’t think it was as bad as people say it was, just really not my cup of tea.

3.4
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 3/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 14/20
Maria (7805) - Thisted, DENMARK - NOV 16, 2008
It’s golden with a white, creamy head. The aroma is sharp, spicy with notes of barnyard, yeast and light fruit. The flavour has sweetness and notes of fruit, barnyard, caramel, spice, figs and it’s complex and interesting. It ends on a sweet, dry and spicy note, and the brett is on an OK level for me.

4.1
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 8/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 18/20
nuplastikk (2445) - Madison, Wisconsin, USA - OCT 31, 2008
22oz bomber bottle. I’ve enjoyed the Avery Anniversary series from 10 up, 14 being my favorite thus far. I think this one is vastly underrated. Hazy golden-orange color. Pepper and Brett aroma. Complex herbal and fruit flavors amidst the mild sourness. Relatively thin on the palate, very refreshing dry finish. The figs work really well with the Brett taste. Good stuff. Not unlike a Stille Nacht in terms of fruitiness.

3.3
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 6/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 13/20
tarjei (1941) - Bryne, NORWAY - OCT 29, 2008
65 cl bottle at Skallerup Klit. Hazy orange brown color, fine white head. Aroma is very strong with dried fruit, citrus, figs - almost rotten, but not bad... Flavor is fruity, spicy with fine carbonation. A very special ale.

4.5
   AROMA 10/10   APPEARANCE 5/5   TASTE 10/10   PALATE 4/5   OVERALL 16/20
allfreej (466) - Louisville, Kentucky, USA - OCT 26, 2008
Bottled. Frothy white head, good lace, hazy yellow pour. Lemon, dough, and a little barnyard in flavor and aroma. Medium bodied with a pleasingly dry finish. I think Avery did a great job with this one and was surprised it’s percentile was so low. I thought it was quite excellent.

3.7
   AROMA 7/10   APPEARANCE 4/5   TASTE 7/10   PALATE 3/5   OVERALL 16/20
lamas (1033) - Washington DC, USA - OCT 25, 2008
22 oz. bottle. Bottled in April 2008. Pours a slightly hazy gold with a huge and fluffy off-white head. A somewhat funky, sweetly floral aroma that features some lemons, pepper, Golden Delicious apples, hints of alcohol and that distinctive Brett smell. Medium body. Sweet and tangy upfront with lots of tart apples and a little citrus. Pepper and spices at the mildly dry end.


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