January 7th, 2011
Avery Brewing Company . Mephistopheles Stout . Samael’s Ale
Beer Tasting – New England Wine and Spirits 1/8 (MA)
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Saturday Beer Tasting at New England Wine and Spirits
- Date: JANUARY 8th
- Time: 3 PM – 6 PM
- Where: New England Wine and Spirits – Newburyport MA.
Tasting price for these beers will be 30% off during the tasting only!
Avery Brewing’s Samael’s Ale
Samael’s Ale is a super-caramelly, oak aged English-style strong ale. Perhaps the least hoppy (sacrilege here at Avery!!) beer we’ve brewed, to accentuate the malt. The oak is very apparent in this rich and high gravity ale, adding additional depth and complexity with a woody and cask-like nose and a pronounced vanilla flavor on the palate. Notes for 2007 – With the addition of an additional roasted malt, Samael’s now delivers subtle bitterness to add balance to the natural sweetness.
- Beer Style: Oak Aged English Strong Ale
- Hop Variety: Columbus, Fuggels
- Malt Variety: Two-row barley, caramel 150L
- OG: 1.140 ABV: 14.5 IBUs: 41
- Color: Copper
Avery Brewing’s Mephistopheles Stout
Mephistopheles is the crafty shape shifter, the second fallen angel. Amazingly complex, coal black, velvety and liqueurish, this demon has a bouquet of vine-ripened grapes, anise and chocolate covered cherries with flavors of rum-soaked caramelized dark fruits and a double espresso finish. IBU’s 107.
Mephistopheles is the final installment of “The Demons of Ale” series.
- Beer Style: Stout
- Hop Variety: Magnum, Styrian Goldings
- Malt Variety: Two-row barley, black malt, roasted barley,Belgian special B, aromatic
- OG: 1.145 ABV: 15.1% IBUs: 107
- Color: Coal Black
- Availability: One vintage brewed and bottled December 1st of each year. 12oz single bottles. Limited quantities.