RateBeer

Avery Fifteen

 (RETIRED)
Percentile
68
overall

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
Find this beer

Add Distribution Data
send corrections | shelftag |
RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
4543.23/5.03.22/5.0Special7.68%68.5Trappist glass, Tulip, Tumbler
Commercial Description:
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.
 Most Recent Top Raters Highest Ratings Who's Rated This?  
 joshwilfong (778), Cleveland, Ohio, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/56/103/514/20
Jun 6, 2009  
golden with large white head. moserate to high carbonation. yeasty and fruity nose. flavor starts with fruity belgian esters then some hop bitterness before some mild wild yeast funk. the finish is very dry without much body. a decent and refreshing brew


 tokyogoat (507), San Diego, California, USA
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/104/56/104/512/20
May 31, 2009  
Pours hazy pale orange. Nose is of Italian seasoning and banana peel. Taste is rather bitter, lots of cluttered spice flavor, kind of a kitchen cabinet flavor. Lots of brett, lots of herb flavors. Tastes like a dry pork rub.


 Cavie (1369), Fort Worth, Texas, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20
May 29, 2009  
Incredibly fruity and sweet smell. Tart tastes mixed with sweet flavors. Very well mixed and balanced. Sweet and smooth.


 cking (1019), North Canton, Ohio, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/58/104/517/20
May 27, 2009  
Bottled in April of 2008, this bomber was shared during a local Memorial Day tasting. Poured a beautiful hazy gold-yellow with a billowing head that diminished over time. Right away I could smell the brett and noticed it’s similarity to Orval. Musty fruits with a funky yeast quality. Earthy and assertively spicy. Lightly tart feeling with a quenching, medium bodied finish. Pears, lemon grass, and musty funk. Tart fruits and wild yeast flavors. A hint of pepper and spice. Mellow, wild beer. This beer was well received.


 jmm635 (256), Havertown, Pennsylvania, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/102/514/20
May 26, 2009  
Hazy, light orange pour with a sticky white head that dissapates, but remains a while. Lots of fruity sweetness on the nose, yet tart and sour. Strong vinegar smell. Funky, sour, spicy taste. Finish is dry and slightly metallic.


 Defreni (999), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/56/103/514/20
May 17, 2009  
Flaske: Lysegul med et lille skumhoved. God karbonering. Stald og syre er tydeligt i smagen men desværre ubalanceret, Men godt forsøg.


 trevor211 (504), Seattle, Washington, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/56/104/514/20
May 14, 2009  
Tasted as part of the Avery Experience at Brouwer’s. This one had some awful reviews, but I actually liked it. Pours the color of a light apple cider, with a mid-sized head. Oak, tart citrus, floral / herbal hops, some spiciness and fruitiness. Lively carbonation, with very little tartness for a Brett beer. I actually get a big white wine note out of this one. A little underwhelming overall, but this is good.


jonboy32818 (30), orlando, Florida, USA
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/517/20
May 5, 2009  
Bottled in april 08. Now at a year old this one is hitting it’s stride fellas. Golden hazy pour with a white head that quickly dissipates. Aroma is mangos and band aids with the funk coming on nice. Flavor is a little sweet up front with a great medicinal barnyard flavor that coats the tongue long after a swallow. Aside from the absent hop profile this really reminds me of an orval with about a year on it or the first year oro with about a year on it. I actually was so impressed with this beer that after trying it yesterday I went out and bought some more just to be sure it was that good. It is. Cheers JON



CONSIDER FREE RATEBEER MEMBERSHIP



Join us! RateBeer is made by beer enthusiasts for the craft beer community. Your basic membership is free and allows you to read all beer ratings. Click here to create your account... and give your opinion!

SIGN UP NOW »

View Page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46


About RateBeer | Add A Beer | Log In | Edit Personal Info | 100 Beer Club | FAQ | Feedback?
Copyright © 2000-2009, RateBeer LLC