Avery Fifteen

[Josh]

Tried this the other night and snapped up a few bottles at the store. 100% brettanomyces, figs, white pepper, and hibiscus flowers are some of the ingredients. Very tasty brew, lots of interesting subtle flavors. Don't miss this one, it's a real winner.

[Silverjay]

Tried it on tap at Barcade in Brooklyn the other night. I couldn't taste the hibiscus, but it certainly a complex brew and definitely an interesting mix of subtle flavors. I split a 10oz pour and that was enough. I commented to the tender that this is, well, a really weird beer. I asked him if anyone actually drank it (Ok, I was skeptical) and he said that it was "popular". I haven't seen bottles of it around, but would like to get some to cellar.

[Ralphus]

On tap at the 4th Ave Pub in Brooklyn. Had one last night. Really like the Brett, subtle but present, tart not gamey. Nice crisp slightly fruity finish. Reminded me of Orval as others posters mentioned. I probably could only have one per sitting.

[kelarry]

Sorry, not impressed

[Josh]

Funny thing about this. I was talking about this beer with a local pub owner I know. We were both talking about how much we enjoyed the beer, and he told me that he'd heard a lot of people say they weren't that into it. Different strokes, I guess.

[JRSD]

I had it on tap in Orange County and the bartender kept asking people to taste it before pouring as apparently people were surprised and less than thrilled with the taste.

I should have kept my mouth shut and taken the taste first rather than telling him I had already had it and loved it. :)

[The Dive]

I had it in the bottle a few weeks back at City Beer in SF. The consensus was that that it was a bit weird-tasting for a normal beer, but not funky enough for a weird beer. I would be interested to try it on tap though.

[DougOLis]

Had it on tap at The Liar's Club tonight and wasn't overly impressed. I think I may have had higher expectations based off your rec. Don't get me wrong, I liked it and thought it was good but I wouldn't go out of my way to drink it again. For my money I would rather drink The Lost Abbey's Red Barn which is pretty easy to find around here.

[Josh]

I really like the flavor of brett when it's done well. What I liked about this was it was subtle and restrained, with the fruits and herbs presented in an understated way. It reminded me of Orval, in a way.

[shellshock24]

I also wasn't a fan. Had it on tap at Toronado in SF. I'm a fan of the brett movement, especially from RRBC, but though the 15 was a bit too grassy for my tastes. To each his/her own I guess

[LStaff]

I didn't enjoy the samples I had from a keg. I thought the brett character was one dimensionally farmy (barnyard, horse/cow dung) instead of brightly acidic along with some of those barnyard flavors that I expect from a brett beer. I thought the hibiscus aspect was done well though. And I've read reports that the bottled version has a different brett character.

[almccasland]

Thanks for the rec! Is this a new one from Avery, and do you know if it's widely released? We get quite a few of Avery's brews in OKC, but I haven't seen this one yet.

[Josh]

Yeah, it just came out. It's their annual anniversary ale. Just had it again tonight on draft. Incredible stuff.

[DougOLis]

Where did you try it on draft? Hamilton's?

[Josh]

Yes. It's still on as of tonight.

[almccasland]

Great thanks! I'll be on the lookout for it in my area. I am always careful to read your posts because we seem to share similar tastes and I tend to always agree with your approach to beer