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Avery Collaboration Not Litigation

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RatingsAverageScoreSeasonalABVStyle PctlServe in
7253.63/5.03.63/5.0Special8.97%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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 lemasney (398), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/105/520/20
Mar 15, 2009  
Style; glass: Belgian Strong, Trappist, Snifter 22 fl oz x 8.72% ABV = 191.84 / 60 = 3.19 beers * 150 C = 478.5 calories (est.) Purchased at: Canal’s Lawrenceville, NJ for $8.99 Avery’s LNC is a Belgian IPA moshpit of flavors, with banana, peach, cloves, and hops all battling, and I’m the winner. It’s a beautiful mixture of flavors, an enjoyable layered voyage.


shortamdstout (3), Alabama, USA
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4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/510/105/520/20
Jul 18, 2009  
loved this brew a great combo of two great beers, nothing bad i can find with this.


 Braudog (3779), Dayton, Ohio, USA
4.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/510/105/518/20
Oct 12, 2007  
Draft at Falling Rock Taphouse, Denver. Midnight red with a very sticky, thick haed. Delivers a robust sugar/caramel sweetness but done in an exceptionally drinkable manner. This is an outstanding beer in the Belgian tradition. (#3132, 10/10/2007)


 Cybercat (822), Georgia, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Jul 30, 2008  
Pours a semi-transparent, dark, golden amber with a very thick, fine-bubbled, cream-white head that sticks around a while. Aroma is rich and malty with fruity and yeasty hints. Mouth-filling flavor is very toothsome, mostly malty with some hints of hops and undertones of bananas. Texture is pleasantly smooth, but this beer still goes down with just a little sass.


 BillKismet (1957), Seattle, Washington, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/518/20
Apr 5, 2008    Updated: Apr 7, 2008
This was called a porter at the bar and the brewers themselves call this a belgian strong ale, but it looks, smells, and tastes like an Old Ale to me. Red amber, melanoidin malt color with decent head. Deep cherry port and wood aromas tantalize. Flavor is full of rounded port, and cherry and wood. Seems mellowed and well aged. Wonderful complexity. Truly top-notch.


 GreatLibations (1454), Last Supper, Arizona, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/105/58/105/520/20
Feb 11, 2007  
Pours a dull copper penny from the 1968 release w/ a full, semi creamy froth that recedes slowly to reveal a full silky canopy. The brewers lace just clings to the walls cascading down to a contiguous foamy ring. Very nice! Aromas of Belgian dark fruits, granite, and some aged banana spice. Medium full nectar w/ ample residual effers create a lucious, creamy texture. A malty backbone balanced w/ a peachpit bittering componant. Nice banana spice and fresh clove , dried dark fruits, slightly medicinal, a touch of sodium and leather. Tree bark and bakers cocoa show up as she warms along w/ some malted chestnuts and chewy caramel. It’s very different. The Belgian character is obvious but theres this old world English style disposition that kicks in toward the finsh. Then it seems to run for the door and turn IIPA on me. Very complex indeed. It’s like the hops are there but are suspended in a cryogenic caspule just waiting to come alive but they have freezer burn and can’t quite make it out the door. The finish is bittered well w/ peach pit. Overall: this brew is a unique specimen and worthy of a connoisseurs purchase. It’s very Belgian w/ a defined personality disorder. I love it and will stash a few bottles away for next year.


 nearbeer (1880), Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/59/105/519/20
Feb 21, 2008  
650 ml, bottled Jan 2007. Dark amber with a large and lasting head. Nice lace. Complex aroma has spicy light and dark fruit, molasses, oak, and herbs. Great flavor blend of earthy oak, dates, cocoa, peppery caramel apple, slight bubblegum and a hint of alcohol. Medium body is silky smooth, slightly tingly on the tongue, and just dry enough on the finish. Unique Belgian, and a much better solution than no Salvation, and endless meetings with $400/hr lawyers.


 bbp182 (255), Levittown, Pennsylvania, USA
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/519/20
Jul 10, 2007  
Wow!!!! What an amazing smooth Belgian Strong Ale. Smells like heaven. A nice amber color. The taste is just amazing, and smooth. Oh tap at my friend bryans uncles house. Great choice Paul!



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