Look: Cloudy almond with smooth 1/2 white head
Taste: Vinegar/yeast start with oak, nut flavor, finished with sweet malt
Conclusion: This brew was a joint venture between Russian River Brewing and Avery Brewing Company. It's intent(as openly discussed on the side label) is to raise funds for an "educational trip" to Belgium where they will travel with brewers from Port Brewing, Dogfish Head, and Allagash Brewing to further unravel the mysteries of Belgian brewing.
Both Russian River and Avery Brewing have beers named "Salvation" so they took the best of both beers and joined forces(sounds like a comic book) to create this fine Belgian. Like other Belgians it starts with the pungent and strong smell of yeast and vinegar. This is the difficulty I've always had with drinking Belgians, along with their sweetness. This one was no different but the oak and nut flavors serve to get your senses back under control. The finish is a rich, sweet malt flavor that lingers but doesn't stick to your tongue. All in all, actually a pretty good Belgian. Never thought I'd hear myself say that! I could be coming around on these ultra sweet brews...maybe.
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