A very rare but exciting event happens from time to time in the craft beer world when two beer masterminds of different breweries get together to provide both customer bases something that is above and beyond greatness. This wonderful coming together of great minds called a collaboration has time after time brought the companies of Avery Brewing in Boulder Colorado and Russian River Brewing of Santa Rosa California to create Not Litigation Ale. Using both of the breweries line up specialties of unique Belgian Ales named Salvation, Not Litigation Ale becomes an extreme rarity of true greatness with an ABV of 8.72% and bottle presentation that calls out to every beer geek with undeniable desire.
Color:
Not Litigation Ale pours a dark amber color with a slight haze from the live yeast floating in the beer as it holds up a white head that quickly fade leaving streaks of lacing up and down the glass.
Aroma:
Right away the nose finds itself overtaken by a huge dosing of malts that hold a slight caramel sweetness that is paired with toffee and a welcoming appearance of fruit and delightful spice characters.
Taste:
Just as the aromas lead the palate into finding the beer has wonderful malty notes of caramel while retaining a touch of spice and bitter hops that team up well with the notes of fruit making this beer stand out as something special.
Mouth Feel:
This medium bodied brew is slick on the palate holding a light level of carbonation coating every area of the palate with unbelievable flavoring and a long finish that leaves the mouth begging for more sip after sip.
Suggestion:
Great minds do think alike but their individuality is a key to creating a collaboration that works and is wanted by all. The individuality of Avery Brewing and Russian River Brewing using their own unique Salvation brews is exactly what makes Not Litigation Ale one that not only lives up to the quality reputation that each brewery has but also far exceeds the hype around what this brew should be. Not every beer is created equal and that could never be more of a fact than with this brew, with is palate pleasing flavors and easy drinking mouth feel it becomes one that cannot be passed on by any beer lover. Being limited brew hurry out to any Denver area beer stores with a bomber selection and ask if they have been graced with Not Litigation Ale.
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