Russian River brewery is my favorite brewery in the world; top to bottom every beer they make is amazing and the craftsmanship and hard work that goes into crafting these beer's is evident in every sip you take. Tonight I'm reviewing batch 10 Salvation, and boy is it a treat. This beer is a Belgian dark ale that is refermented in the bottle to give it its carbonation and a long cellar life, so if you would like to age this beer for awhile you can. Salvation is bottled in 375 ml bottles and its priced at $5.99 and I've seen it as high as $7.99 depending on where you buy your beer. Furthermore, this brew comes in at a smooth 9% abv which is so well masked through out the whole beer. In my opinion, this beer is best savored out of a goblet or wide mouth tulip, this will allow for this beer to open up and show its complexity and wonderful taste profile. Lastly, this beer is an excellent beer to pair with food especially cheeses of the stinky variety. Salvation is a rotational beer so keep your eyes peeled when it hits the shelves... buy one and cellar one for the future. Cheers!
Color: A dark brownish raisin color. The pour allows for an of white head to form of about two fingers. A good amount of lacing is left on the glass.
Nose: Lost of earth tones. Mild woodiness with hints of tobacco and raisins. Bitter hints of molasses and dried fruit are present.
Palate: Feels great on the mouth. the carbonation is maybe a bit much but the beer is very drinkable. The tongue is coated with layers of tobacco and raisins. The malt body becomes evident at this point and it provided a gentle roastiness. A full bodied beer.
Finish: Solid and complex. An array of flavors and texture. Another solid offering from Vinne at Russian River.
Rating: 94 out of 100
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