Avery Anniversary Ale - Twelve (Saison Ale) - Avery Brewing Company

mcallister

Ohio

3/5  rDev -19.4%

02-18-2012 13:09:32 | More by mcallister

Slatetank

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

05-20-2013 22:53:22 | More by Slatetank

claytong

Vermont

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

12-21-2012 15:49:47 | More by claytong

harpus

Alabama

3.75/5  rDev +0.8%

10-15-2012 17:35:07 | More by harpus

superspak

Michigan

4.33/5  rDev +16.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

22 ounce bottle into tulip glass, bottled in 2005. Pours hazy golden amber color with a good 1-2 finger dense white head with great retention, that reduces to a nice cap that lingers. Good foamy lacing clings to the glass. Aromas of big cinnamon, allspice, ginger, biscuit, pepper, clove, coriander, lemon zest, wheat, herbal, floral, earth, and yeast spiciness. Fantastic aromas with great balance and spice complexity; reminiscent of cinnamon toast crunch a bit. Taste of lemon, pear, toast, cinnamon, allspice, ginger, pepper, coriander, wheat, herbal, floral, clove, and yeast spices. Lingering notes of citrus, pepper, cinnamon, clove, herbal, floral, and yeast spices on the finish for a good bit. Nice flavor complexity and balance; zero cloying sweetness. Medium carbonation and body; with a fairly slick and slightly crisp mouthfeel that is nice. Alcohol is well hidden with a slight warming noticed after the finish. Overall this is was a fantastic saison!(even being 7 years old). Great spice balance and complexity and extremely smooth to sip on. This was very highly enjoyable.

Serving type: bottle

08-26-2012 05:41:49 | More by superspak

kobeer

Texas

3.25/5  rDev -12.6%

07-30-2012 14:36:17 | More by kobeer

ScottyC54

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +7.5%

03-17-2012 17:09:58 | More by ScottyC54

keanlacrosse

New Jersey

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

02-27-2012 19:20:40 | More by keanlacrosse

Beertracker

Oklahoma

3.5/5  rDev -5.9%

01-27-2012 16:17:47 | More by Beertracker

BRLockwood

Virginia

3/5  rDev -19.4%

01-02-2012 03:44:14 | More by BRLockwood

nmann08

Maryland

5/5  rDev +34.4%

12-09-2011 23:48:09 | More by nmann08

mdfb79

New York

4.03/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

From 01/16/11 notes. Poured from a 22 oz. bottle into a pint glass.

a - Pours a murky orange color with one inch of white head and light carbonation evident.

s - Smells like the cinnamon toast crunch cereal to a tee. Cinnamon, bready malts, and spices.

t - Tastes the same as the nose, mainly the cereal cinnamon toast crunch. Cinnamon, bready malts, spices, fruit.

m - Medium body and low carbonation, super smooth and creamy.

d - I really liked this one a lot; lots of bready malts and cinnamon. Would like to have again.

Serving type: bottle

01-21-2011 02:09:05 | More by mdfb79

womencantsail

California

1.9/5  rDev -48.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 1

A: The pour is a clear golden amber color with a finger's worth of mildly off-white head.

S: A huge cinnamon sugar aroma with some all spice and nutmeg too. Some hints of bread, but the cinnamon aroma is just completely overpowering.

T: The cinnamon sugar flavor would be fine by itself, but it's mixed with eucalyptus/menthol, which is in no way enjoyable. A slight burn on the tongue and throat, reminiscent of one of those teas one might drink when sick.

M: The body is medium with a carbonation that is on the low end of medium. The heat I associate with the menthol is quite noticeable here, too.

D: No thanks. As previously mentioned, the cinnamon might be fine on its own, but not with the addition of the burning heat of the menthol.

Serving type: bottle

10-09-2010 23:48:51 | More by womencantsail

Noah666

Massachusetts

1.78/5  rDev -52.2%
look: 4 | smell: 1.5 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 1.5

Pours cloudy bright orange with a nice thick white head, leaves a good lacing for a 4yr old bottle.

This is a Sasion spice bomb. It'd be a great Halloween beer (for someone) due to the overtly cinnamon, allspice flavors I'm getting. Big spice...I hope I don't get heart burn....

I would think this beer would mellow out after 4 years of aging but it seems to have only diminished the other characters pushing the Pumpkin pie profile to the front. Some (more?) white pepper mighjt have cut it for me.

If you like sweet spicey holiday style beers then you need this beer. If that's not your thing (it's not mine) then tell a friend who might like it.

Serving type: bottle

07-16-2009 17:23:03 | More by Noah666

BZero007

Virginia

3.48/5  rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3

Picked up a bottle from Ye old Spirit Shop in Frederick, MD.

Pours a nice yellow hazy orange with a good head formation. The aroma will make you sit back as for me I have yet to smell a beer quite like this. The aroma for me contains a very bready and fruit spice to it. Can we say Pumpkin Bread? or Zuchini Bread? WOW the flavors of this brew were extremly bready as in the kind freash out of the oven that was made with some kind of fruit or vegetable. These flavors are very intense im guessing due to the aging of it. The brew is otherwise of medium body and Alcohol level is no where to be noticed. Though the flavors are very extreme and I could not have another afterwards.

Still would recomend as an extremly interesting brew.

Serving type: bottle

06-30-2009 01:18:39 | More by BZero007

SirDrinxAlot

Massachusetts

3.63/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured cloudy orange/straw with a big 2 finger fluffy head. Little lace.

Smell was ALL spice. Pumpkin pie, cinnamon

Taste was a powdery spice, with a yeasty flavor. Light citrus also.

Overrall pretty drinkable. Sweet and could only have 1 per sitting but a tasty beer regardless.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2009 02:42:03 | More by SirDrinxAlot

flexabull

California

3.85/5  rDev +3.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 3.5

Bottle courtesy of Ding, (poured into a Piraat chalice also courtesy of Ding) thanks again!

Beer is a nice bright and hazy gold color with a huge white fluffy head.

Aromas are quite floral, with some minerals, lemon, with lots of mixed spices, especially cloves. This beer has a very nice and complex nose.

Taste is very dry, with a very distrinct chamomile flavor. Almost like a sweet and spiced tea. There is a subtle malt creaminess, and a varied mixture of spices that it's hard to detect some of them. Finish is of light lemon and citrus zest, as well as some mineral spices.

Mouthfeel is nice and full, very thick with a full, with great carbonation and an overall smoothness.

Drinkability is pretty good. This is an interesting and complex Saison. However, it's a little over spiced in my opinion. Still tasty though, and well worth trying.

Serving type: bottle

06-12-2009 23:26:58 | More by flexabull

punker698

Minnesota

4.47/5  rDev +20.2%
look: 3 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A - This beer had a golden hue with decent lacing. Nothing special

S - Huge ginger spice with a large backup of malt. Hint of almond and lemon

T - Huge sweetness that dies off gradually. Sweetest beer I can remember. Spicy and compliments the smell.

M - Thin and smooth, carbonation does not come in to play which may be from the age. Mouth dries out at the end.

D - This beer is very drinkable. Alcohol is very moderate.

Final Thoughts: This beer leaves you wanting more. With the dry ending you can't help but take another sip. I like it.

Serving type: bottle

03-06-2009 19:18:13 | More by punker698

natasharai

Minnesota

4.4/5  rDev +18.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Poured with 1 inch white bubbly frothy head that dissipated to a thin layer leaving a little lacing at the top of my glass. The beer is yellowish gold and slightly hazy

Smell: Lemon, strong spice smell like ginger and cardamom, sweet cocoa, and huge amount of fruit

Taste: spicy sweet, even after a few years there is a small hop presence. The flavor reminds me of pumpkin bread, and some lemony after taste with cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg. Has a small alcohol taste at the end.

Mouthfeel: Spicy tingle, and slightly dry

Overall: Pretty drinkable, huge smell with a lot going on. Nice subtle flavors all work well together. Still very delicious even with the years on it.

Serving type: bottle

03-05-2009 00:12:58 | More by natasharai

br3wmeister

Colorado

4.6/5  rDev +23.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

A- Nice big white head, that has good retention and nice lacing. Golden slightly hazed in color.

S- Lots of crazy spicy notes. Lemon, ginger bread and pumpkin pie are the most dominate aromas. Cinnamon, nutmeg and brown sugar, some herbal yeast as well. This beer smells amazing!

T- Very nice subtle sweet spicy flavors. Some nice lemon flavor up front then ginger bread, pumpkin pie, cinnamon, nutmeg and other sweet herbal flavors. This is a really subtle but complex flavored beer.

M- Medium bodied beer with great spicy bite and nice sweetness. Very enjoyable mouth feel.

Overall- One of the best smelling beers I have ever had. This is a very subtle but complex beer that makes you think. I would say that this is a great beer!

Serving type: bottle

02-28-2009 04:41:44 | More by br3wmeister

SaCkErZ9

Florida

4.15/5  rDev +11.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours from a 22oz bottle into a snifter. Pours a hazy, golden orange color with a stiff white head.

Aroma is purely floral. Loads of lavender, juniper, rose petals, lemony and peppery spicy as well. Smells very festive and fruity.

Taste mimics the aroma quite nicely. Lavender, juniper berries, and a good dose of hops as well. I really enjoyed this beer. Seems like this could work in the winter season or in the summer season with the drinkability being very nice. A pleasant surprise.

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2009 20:55:16 | More by SaCkErZ9

nick76

Florida

3.58/5  rDev -3.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

The aroma is very diverse. I detect citrus, spices, herbs, and cheese. The appearance is hazy like a wheat beer. The flavor is as complex as the aroma. It has the same citrus, spices, and herbs along with hop bitterness. The palate is exactly what it should be. Lemon pepper aftertaste but overall I like it. I just wish it was less acidic.

Serving type: bottle

12-28-2008 20:47:01 | More by nick76

hopdog

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -19.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3

22oz bottle shared thanks to Fatty.

Poured a medum and clear golden color with a smaller sized white head. Aromas of stronger cinnamon, light leather, and citrus. Tastes of cinnamon, orange peel, and citrus. Tom ruined this when he said it tasted and smelled like a stick of Big Red Gum (that nailed it on the head).

Notes from 9/15/05

Serving type: bottle

11-21-2008 15:33:41 | More by hopdog

jujubeast6000

Texas

3.35/5  rDev -9.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

Reviewed 11/18/2005 (bottle):

Has an aroma of spices, and some cinammon. Very floral, citrusy aroma. Pours a cloudy yellow color body with a nice white that is diminishing. Nice carbonated and spicy mouthfeel. Spicy taste, some floralness. Very tasty.

Serving type: bottle

11-09-2008 17:41:10 | More by jujubeast6000

brentk56

North Carolina

4.13/5  rDev +11%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Pours a cloudy honey color with a nice Belgianesque cap that laces the chalice and retains for quite some time

Smell: Despite (or perhaps because of) the age, the beer remains quite aromatic and complex; perfumey orange peel, grains of paradise and lavendar layer on top of a biscuity backbone that contains a bit a wheat character, too

Taste: With a biscuity start and a nod to the wheat, the spices quickly take over, with orange peel and grains of paradise dominating in a peppery, clovey fashion; after the swallow, the flavors blend together nicely, with the lingering pepper from the grains of paradise lasting well after the finish; with this age, the hop influence is pretty well finished, and the alcohol has mellowed, as well

Mouthfeel: Medium body with soft carbonation

Drinkability: While not a classic Saison, this is a very interesting beer that has aged nicely; although I suspect that it doesn't have much longer to go - glad I cellared it for a while and equally happy to have consumed it now

Serving type: bottle

11-08-2008 21:45:33 | More by brentk56