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Odell India Pale Ale (IPA)

Odell India Pale Ale (IPA)

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An India Pale Ale (IPA) brewed by
Odell Brewing Company

Fort Collins, Colorado USA

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1333.68/5.03.67/5.07%87.6 Shaker, Tulip P  Stats

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Ready to buck convention? We took the traditional IPA, originally shipped from Englad to India in the 1700s, and made it bolder and more flavorful - American style. We've added new varieties of highly aromatic American hops to create a distinctive bitterness profile and an incredible hop character. Hop on, hold tight, and enjoy the ride!

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 GarrettB (368), Centennial, Colorado, USA
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/57/103/517/20
Jul 17, 2008  
Following on the hells of O’Dell’s Cutthroat Porter and its top-notch flavor, I hit the other end of the spectrum to try O’Dell’s take on the classic IPA. The cloudy, light orange amber and the feather down white-gray fuzzy head definitely paid service to the style. The smell is filled with the scent of fresh, fresh, fresh hops, and the bitterness leans more to the "wet grain" brand than it does to grapefruit. I absolutely freshness of the aroma almost conjures the smell of cold crab and seafood fresh from the boat, but I think, again, this is more the stunning smell of "fresh" than any fish heads they might have added to the tun. The flavor is more intense than the aroma, charging with a bolstered wet grain flavor and a mature, sedate hops profile. To me this is what a straight up, balanced, good IPA should taste like. Yeah, it has a hops bite, but it doesn’t strike like a snake (quick, piercing and painful) like some pale ales do, and it doesn’t bite like a hippo (AAAAUUUGH!!!!) like other pale ales do. It’s just right - no frills, no thrills, just a good, solid, IPA. The experiment in O’Dells continues successfully.


 Glouglouburp (1876), Montreal, Quebec, Canada
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/103/515/20
Jul 17, 2008  
In short: An refreshing and nourishing full-bodied grapefruity IPA
How: Bottle, 12oz, consumed fresh.
The look: Clear blonde body with a long-lasting medium rocky white head
In long: Body is well malted and pillowy. Interestingly the malt profile here does not have much toastiness, caramel or honey. Instead I was treated with a big raw cereals mash sensation. Quite doughy actually. Lots of fruity hops with focus on the lighter more refreshing fruits like grapefruits and peaches. Medium juicy bitterness. The light tartness is totally appropriate. This is a full and highly drinkable. Another solid brew from Colorado. And to think this state is full of cattle ranch with cows eating cereals that could otherwise be used to make more kick-ass brews. I say let’s make some leather jackets and more beer.


 desurfer (1024), Pinellas Park, Florida, USA
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/514/20
Jul 5, 2008  
Draft at Falling Rock Tap House in Denver. Pours a dark amber with little head. Aroma is hoppy and sweet. Flavor is assertive and hoppy, with pine and grapefruit being the main players. A doughy maltiness rounds it out. Finishes hoppy and dry. Nice IPA.


 MI2CA (1033), Noblesville, Indiana, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Jul 1, 2008  
12oz - thanks crosling - Very pungent hop aroma. Sour citrus and doughy malts, even a little perfumey. Pours transparent orange/brown with a medium head and great lacing. Flavor matches aroma with the citrus hops taking the lead. Palate is creamy and tart. A very tasty IPA.


johntreeter (69), Greenwood, Indiana, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/517/20
Jul 1, 2008  
12oz. bottle at Table Rock. Pours a clear gold with amber hews and a two finger lasting head that laces all the way down. Aroma mainly of grapefruit and green hops with hints of malt in the back. Flavor is dominated by the green and grapefruit hops, but is balanced well with a light malt middle and an excellent hoppy bitter finish that leaves tou wanting more. Med light bodt, light syrupy texture, lively carbonation, and a wonderful dry mouth feel. A great AIPA with a big hop character that is not too bitter or dry and leaves the beer with a refreshing overtone. Thanks to the guy at Brown Derby International Wine and Spirts for this recomendation.




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