Sunday, June 14, 2009

Avery Anniversary Ale - Fifteen

Congrats to Avery for fifteen years of brewing and counting. This Colorado brewed has concocted some great brews over the years from standard styles, to creative interpretations, barrel aged brews and big, bracing high ABV sippers. This one is one-of-a-kind in its own right.



Pours from the bottle an extremely hazy sunshine yellow with an inch of white head on top of the brew and good retention. Aromas start out with crisp malts and deep floral nuances. Earthy Brett funkiness melds with fruit and fig scents. Spicy yeast in the background with some sour twang as well. Complex and enjoyable.

First sip brings slightly sweet malt upfront with floral flavors and a good meld of fruit and fig. Brett kicks in alongside spicy, earthy yeast tones. Flows down on the dry side with lingering funk, herb and spice aftertastes and a mild tartness.



Mouthfeel is a bit on the lighter side with fast moving carbonation that creates a creamy feel. An interesting brew with a good kick of funkiness. A bomber is enough for me but I look forward to aging the others I have for a bit longer.

Overall I gave this one a rating of Enjoyable and look forward to many more years of Avery brews!

Check out more from Avery by surfing over to www.averybrewing.com

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