Entries Tagged as 'Belgian Strong Dark Ale'
Posted by: Dan · October 15th, 2008 · No Comments
From The Lost Abbey: A stronger version of our Lost and Found Abbey Ale brewed to a more contemplative alcohol content. Massive in every stretch of the brewing way possible this is the sort of beer that will remind a beer drinker who considers themselves a saint that even saints stray as sinners from time to time. Not for the faint of heart, this beer weighs in at a heavenly 9% ABV and is available in 750 ml bottles and on draft at select locations.
Appearance: Cocoa cola brown with a sudsy pin stripe across the top of the glass. Lets in almost zero light.
Aroma: Oatmeal raison cookies and ginger snap cookies. Nutmeg, ginger, cocoa powder and a savory hop spice in my nose.
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Tags: Beer Reviews · Belgian Strong Dark Ale · The Lost Abbey
Posted by: Dan · September 3rd, 2008 · No Comments
I have had the privilege of having this beer on many occasions. My good buddy, Chef Brian Nelson bought me my first bottle last year, as a gift. When I tried it, it was “just” a brown Belgian ale to me. I had it a few times since then on tap at Lucky Baldwins in Pasadena, and then picked up this years batch, for review at Whole Foods Market in Los Angeles. Here is the story behind it, for those who don’t know:
Salvation. The name of two intricate Belgian-style ales, created by us - Vinnie Cilurzo of Russian River Brewing and Adam Avery of Avery Brewing. After becoming friends a few years ago, we realized that we both had a Salvation in our line-ups. Was it going to be a problem? Should one of us relinquish the rights? “Hell no!” we said. In fact, it was quickly decided that we should blend the brews to catch the best qualities of each and create an even more complex libation.
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Tags: Avery Brewing · Beer Reviews · Belgian Strong Dark Ale · Russian River
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