 GarrettB (368), Centennial, Colorado, USA
Jul 19, 2008 Once again O’Dell dishes out the hops to those weak of tongue. Their IPA was mild enough, even for me, and so is this one, though the Barrel Pale Ale does have a slightly different flavor profile. Off-white head, and a basic pale ale bronze color give body to the deep well of flavors. Caramel, peanut butter, honey and a general roastiness give this only slightly hop edged beer a definitively good aroma. Likewise, the flavor, mainly nuttiness, with black pepper and a little caramel keep the general taste alive but pacified, making this O’Dell a deeper, roastier version of the IPA with equal talent for easy but tasty drinking. It’s an O’Dell Renaissance in my beer box!
Gooney (20), Oregon, USA
Jul 10, 2008 12 oz bottle - This was a complete surprise to me! Coming from Portland I’ll admit I’m a bit of a beer snob, but this little gem from Ft. Collins, CO just might be my new favorite pale ale! Although, I as an IPA fan the large amount of real flower hops made it very yummy. Please distribute in Oregon!!!
kkearn (599), philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Jun 30, 2008 12oz bottle. Pours light orange amber, with a moderate sized white head. Aroma is clean and a bit subdued; mild citric hops are balanced with caramel. The flavor is fairly sweet at first, but is then joined by grapefruity hops. There are also notes of apricot and some vegetal character on the palate. Long, mildly bitter finish.
shanepardue (66), Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Jun 25, 2008 Golden brown body with a white head that doesn’t disintegrate for awhile. Great hoppy flavor throughout. I like O’Dell’s beers quite a bit
uhclem (112), Loveland, Colorado, USA
Jun 19, 2008 Pretty mediocre ale all the way around. Apparently RateBeer thinks this description is not long enough.
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