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Salvation
Avery Brewing Company
- From:
- Avery Brewing Company
- Colorado, United States
- Style:
- Belgian Pale Strong Ale
- ABV:
- 9%
- Score:
- 86
- Avg:
- 3.84 | pDev: 11.46%
- Reviews:
- 533
- Ratings:
- Status:
- Retired
- Rated:
- Apr 23, 2021
- Added:
- Jun 10, 2002
- Wants:
- 23
- Gots:
- 114
No description / notes.
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Ratings by APetitfils:
Reviewed by APetitfils from California
4.25/5 rDev +10.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
4.25/5 rDev +10.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
A: Medium dense murkiness that shows golden-yellow hues that when placed directly in light also show orange. Very white head that retains for around one-two minutes.
Sl: Very fruity signatures, the strongest of which I found was apricot, but is followed by orange and even lemon.
T: There is a nice interplay between the hops and the sweetness. The hops are defined by a pine taste. There are sweet citrus flavors that are reminiscent to, and play off the apricot, lemon aromas. The sweetness is also added by the added candy sugar. There are small traces of cloves as well.
M: There is initial astringency and hoppy signatures that work well with the carbonation, yet there is in fact a noticeable oily aspect to the feel. As the beer settles in the mouth, richness becomes apparent that can be contributed to the alcohol. Medium-full body
D: I found this to be a real pleasant beer that despite it being slightly different than the traditional style it is given is a real fun drink. As I try more of what Avery has to offer it has yet to let me down. I would recommend giving this one a try.
Feb 10, 2010Sl: Very fruity signatures, the strongest of which I found was apricot, but is followed by orange and even lemon.
T: There is a nice interplay between the hops and the sweetness. The hops are defined by a pine taste. There are sweet citrus flavors that are reminiscent to, and play off the apricot, lemon aromas. The sweetness is also added by the added candy sugar. There are small traces of cloves as well.
M: There is initial astringency and hoppy signatures that work well with the carbonation, yet there is in fact a noticeable oily aspect to the feel. As the beer settles in the mouth, richness becomes apparent that can be contributed to the alcohol. Medium-full body
D: I found this to be a real pleasant beer that despite it being slightly different than the traditional style it is given is a real fun drink. As I try more of what Avery has to offer it has yet to let me down. I would recommend giving this one a try.
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Sigmund from Norway
4.16/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.16/5 rDev +8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Shared bottle at RBNAG 2011. Why are always the best beers served near the end of the tasting? Golden to amber colour, this is a Belgian-style golden strong ale, with lovely spicy and fruity notes in both aroma and flavour. Well balanced and not too sweet. Very good.
Apr 23, 2021Reviewed by mothmanscott from Georgia
4.1/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.1/5 rDev +6.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pours a hazy deep gold/pale amber producing a single finger frothy, white, shortlived head that fades to islands of foam, leaving some spotty, streaky lace. Aroma is Belgian yeast esters of citrus, pear & apple with a subdued note of clove and an even more faint hint of coriander in a background of light alcohol. Taste is fronted heavy to pie crust, bready malt & citrus with a apple/peach/white grape fruitiness developing & strengthening in the middle quickly followed by yeast, sugary sweetness & spicy hints of pepper, clove & coriander all awash in a light alcohol finish which produces a slightly dry, malty aftertaste which I find to be more intense than is usually found in a Belgian. Mouthfeel is medium bodied, yet is a little bit thick & chewy with moderate carbonation, lightly dry & peppery from a combination of carbonation & alcohol spice.
Dec 25, 2016Reviewed by Vixie from Florida
3.72/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.72/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a nice golden color with an off white head. Had to do a bit of a vigorous pour to form a decent sized head. The head stays around for some time, leaving some lacing on the sides of the glass.
The smell wasn't very strong to me. Mainly sweet like honey, with some bread from the yeast.
Starts out a bit fruity, mainly pear with a hint of citrus. There is pepper spice as well, and leaves a hop bitterness in the aftertaste. No hint of the alcohol at all.
Smooth feel going down, hardly any tongue tingling from the carbonation.
A pretty good beer, but not a great one. There is a bit of a Belgian character here, but the amount of hops takes a bit away from that. Still, for the price it is a pretty good beer, easily worth what I paid for it.
Jul 29, 2016The smell wasn't very strong to me. Mainly sweet like honey, with some bread from the yeast.
Starts out a bit fruity, mainly pear with a hint of citrus. There is pepper spice as well, and leaves a hop bitterness in the aftertaste. No hint of the alcohol at all.
Smooth feel going down, hardly any tongue tingling from the carbonation.
A pretty good beer, but not a great one. There is a bit of a Belgian character here, but the amount of hops takes a bit away from that. Still, for the price it is a pretty good beer, easily worth what I paid for it.
Reviewed by brewskifan55 from Mississippi
4/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
On tap at Hop City, Birmingham.
A: An clear burnt gold with half finger off-white head that lingered.
S: Honey, cloves, Belgian yeast, bready malts.
T: Sweet honey mingled with Belgian yeast, cloves and bready malts. A slice of banana in the mix, too.
M: Low to medium with medium, creamy carbonation.
O: This was recommended and I'm glad to try it. A soothing summer sipper that sweetens the soul.
Jun 06, 2016A: An clear burnt gold with half finger off-white head that lingered.
S: Honey, cloves, Belgian yeast, bready malts.
T: Sweet honey mingled with Belgian yeast, cloves and bready malts. A slice of banana in the mix, too.
M: Low to medium with medium, creamy carbonation.
O: This was recommended and I'm glad to try it. A soothing summer sipper that sweetens the soul.
Reviewed by Bubblegumsnaps1 from Illinois
4.17/5 rDev +8.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.17/5 rDev +8.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
This was unexpected surprise that I will be keeping in my refrigerator regularly! Aroma is honey, fruity and a bit of alcohol/ boozy. On first sip it lead with a strong honey with light citrus undertones and a sweet hoppy finish, very clean and fresh, with a slight boozy bitterness. It continues with light florals citrus and barely artificial banana. The end has very little alcohol burn and is very sweet with brown sugar, baked dark bread. Very good beer!
May 29, 2016
Salvation from Avery Brewing Company
Beer rating:
86 out of
100 with
1061 ratings
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