Salvation - Russian River Brewing Company

demcorhip

Ontario (Canada)

4.35/5  rDev +5.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Batch 002

Thanks again to raider for bringing out this treat. Nice looking mahogany coloured dark ale. A half finger of tight tan head was present and formed thin sheets of lace which gradually dispersed into an intricate webbing.

Toffee with touches of banana and clove. Some fruity estery notes as well, perhaps cassis, as well as some earthy leafy hops.

No real surprises in the taste, much like the nose revealed. But it did segue into a mildly tart funk at the finish.

Great balance, nice presence, and interesting touch of tart.

Very drinkable, rich, yet tart, with a touch of horse blanket funk. HIghly recommended, and something i would love to drink again.

Serving type: bottle

01-02-2010 03:53:19 | More by demcorhip

mxchap

California

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-21-2013 04:13:14 | More by mxchap

GuzzLah

Illinois

3.68/5  rDev -10.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

A - pours a dark brown with almost no head and poor retention. No lace. Light bubbles.

S - low intensity until swirled. Raisin, bready malt, chocolate malt and cherry ester.

T - is similar to the aroma. Mostly raisin and mild chocolate.

M - medium-full body. Oily. Warming, boozy finish, but not harsh.

O - a well made BDSA that is relatively conservative in flavor and aroma. Not nearly as impressive as Rochefort, etc.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 01:22:39 | More by GuzzLah

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-19-2013 01:14:06 | More by Photekut

MrNate

Florida

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-18-2013 22:18:06 | More by MrNate

KevinGordon

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

05-14-2013 15:56:48 | More by KevinGordon

2dogbrew

Virginia

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-13-2013 22:08:48 | More by 2dogbrew

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

05-13-2013 06:15:02 | More by Bonko_the_sane

PlinyBeMiney

California

4/5  rDev -2.7%

05-12-2013 21:42:31 | More by PlinyBeMiney

schnarr84

Alberta (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

05-12-2013 00:12:08 | More by schnarr84

JRod1969

New York

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

05-11-2013 04:37:41 | More by JRod1969

moonknight31

California

3.5/5  rDev -14.8%

05-10-2013 02:48:56 | More by moonknight31

jkane101

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

05-10-2013 00:42:36 | More by jkane101

leftoverburrito

Oregon

3/5  rDev -27%

05-09-2013 01:35:57 | More by leftoverburrito

waddellc2

Pennsylvania

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

05-09-2013 01:02:57 | More by waddellc2

HaveUSeenMyCellar

California

3.25/5  rDev -20.9%

05-03-2013 03:08:27 | More by HaveUSeenMyCellar

djs467

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

04-30-2013 16:14:01 | More by djs467

OUJayhawk1799

Oklahoma

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

04-24-2013 14:41:08 | More by OUJayhawk1799

hoppymcgee

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%

04-21-2013 21:17:36 | More by hoppymcgee

halo913

Connecticut

3.75/5  rDev -8.8%

04-18-2013 05:19:31 | More by halo913

patm1986

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -2.7%

04-17-2013 01:17:23 | More by patm1986

benjaminahudson

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +9.5%

04-15-2013 23:37:24 | More by benjaminahudson

Kelp

New Hampshire

3.5/5  rDev -14.8%

04-15-2013 06:00:58 | More by Kelp

mikem0487

Pennsylvania

3.7/5  rDev -10%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

375mL bottled filled on 04/13/2012. Served into a Wicked Weed tulip glass.

A-A deep dark mahogany with a pinkies width off white head.

S-Rasberry, raisins and prunes for the estery nose. Some black peppery notes as well.

T-Dark fruits dominate the taste. Prune and raisin with a finishing spice. Some roasted/chocolate malt taste. Get some heat from the spice and the alcohol is hidden well. Dark cherry licorice is all over the palate.

M-Highly carbonated with a medium body.

O-A good beer for the style. Not my favorite however. To much licorice/prune taste that does not leave a pleasant after taste.

Serving type: bottle

04-15-2013 01:19:16 | More by mikem0487

stephenjmoore

Maryland

4.2/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

A- Cola colored body with some amber and ruby highlights. Tan head that lingers around as a layer of thin bubbles with good lacing.

S- Bready Belgian yeast, faint caramel and chocolate, raisins, slight hint of cherry, hint of pear.

T- A lot of unexpected Tripel flavors come through, with just enough darker malt flavor to let you know this is a dark ale. The darker flavors include the malt along with raisin bread, while some pear and spicy yeast flavors come through as well.

M- Medium to full bodied, but extremely drinkable. Not alcohol presence in the feel and good carbonation.

O- A very good offering, like all of the Russian River -tions. Solid and worth a try.

Serving type: bottle

04-14-2013 22:49:54 | More by stephenjmoore