Avery Anniversary Ale - Twelve (Saison Ale)
Avery Brewing Company

Avery Anniversary Ale - Twelve (Saison Ale)Avery Anniversary Ale - Twelve (Saison Ale)
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From:
Avery Brewing Company
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Saison
ABV:
7.6%
Score:
84
Avg:
3.72 | pDev: 14.78%
Reviews:
177
Ratings:
195
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Dec 22, 2016
Added:
May 06, 2005
Wants:
  2
Gots:
  4
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Ratings by ruckzuck:
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Reviewed by ruckzuck from Georgia

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3
Into Duvel chalice

A - pours a hazy, golden amber with a frothy white head which dissipated somewhat quickly

S - wow, what a spice explosion! Cinnamon, ginger, orange peel, cloves, and hints of citrus. Very inviting

T - initial hit is of cinnamon and ginger with some yeastiness and breadyness. Tiny hints of citrus again. Spice really tastes quite good in the mouth. Almost a little dry in the finish, but not really

M - medium bodied with some carbonation present

D - I quite like this so far, but I'm only one glass in. GF seems to like it too. I'm always down for a saison as well. However, due to the strong flavor I'm not quite sure I could session this etc. One glass will probably be enough, but I'll gladly finish the bomber.
Jul 27, 2008
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.5 by csfcmitchell from Texas

Dec 22, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by jrob21 from North Carolina

May 13, 2015
 
Rated: 3.25 by KAF from Iowa

Jul 02, 2014
 
Rated: 3 by wrightst from Maryland

Jun 06, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by iatethecloudsfor from Vermont

Dec 28, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by BillRoth from Maryland

Dec 22, 2013
 
Rated: 3.25 by jaydoc from Kansas

Oct 20, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by WOLFGANG from South Carolina

Jul 05, 2013
 
Rated: 3.5 by Slatetank from Pennsylvania

May 20, 2013
 
Rated: 3.75 by claytong from Vermont

Dec 21, 2012
 
Rated: 3.75 by harpus from Alabama

Oct 15, 2012
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Reviewed by superspak from North Carolina

4.32/5  rDev +16.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
22 ounce bottle into tulip glass, bottled in 2005. Pours hazy golden amber color with a good 1-2 finger dense white head with great retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lingers. Good foamy lacing clings to the glass. Aromas of big cinnamon, allspice, ginger, biscuit, pepper, clove, coriander, lemon zest, wheat, herbal, floral, earth, and yeast spiciness. Fantastic aromas with great balance and spice complexity; reminiscent of cinnamon toast crunch a bit. Taste of lemon, pear, toast, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, pepper, coriander, wheat, herbal, floral, clove, and yeast spices. Lingering notes of citrus, pepper, cinnamon, clove, herbal, floral, and yeast spices on the finish for a good bit. Nice flavor complexity and balance; zero cloying sweetness. Medium carbonation and body; with a fairly slick and slightly crisp mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is well hidden with a slight warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is was a fantastic saison!(even being 7 years old). Great spice balance and complexity and extremely smooth to sip on. This was very highly enjoyable.
Aug 26, 2012
 
Rated: 3.25 by kobeer from Texas

Jul 30, 2012
 
Rated: 4 by ScottyC54 from New Jersey

Mar 17, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by keanlacrosse from New Jersey

Feb 27, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by mcallister from Ohio

Feb 18, 2012
 
Rated: 3.5 by Beertracker from Oklahoma

Jan 27, 2012
 
Rated: 3 by BRLockwood from Florida

Jan 02, 2012
 
Rated: 4.5 by nmann08 from Virginia

Dec 09, 2011
Avery Anniversary Ale - Twelve (Saison Ale) from Avery Brewing Company
Beer rating: 84 out of 100 with 195 ratings