Odell Brewing Co.: Myrcenary Double IPA

Myrcenary Double IPA
Odell Brewing Co.
800 East Lincoln Avenue.
Fort Collins, CO

Aroma: (11/12) 
Intense waves of tropical fruits. Grapefruit, mango and peach dominate the hop profile and aroma. Maybe a slight sweetness detectable. In all, fantastic!

Appearance: (3/3) 
Very clear and definitely filtered. Color is a light gold that is on-par with Surly's Abrasive.

Flavor: (17/20) 
A healthy amount of bitterness up front, but it mellows quickly enough not to pucker the face. After the initial hop blast, like I said, it does lessen through the middle tongue, but from there on, the hops intensify through the finish. Hop flavors are slightly citrusy, but not as much as was present in the aroma. Extremely drinkable for a 10% beer, with no heat at all. Excellent job Odell!.

Mouthfeel: (5/5) 
A light body. Slightly drying finish, but not much at all. Finishes clean.

Overall Impression: (9/10) 
I really like this DIPA from Odell. They did a great job of balancing the hops with the malt as to not make it too much of a hop bomb. The tropical fruits, aroma and flavor really hit the "sweet spot"..

TOTAL: 46/50 

The Muddy Pig's 3rd Annual Festival of Hops

 

Bell's Hopslam

Aroma:
All grapefruit, peaches and mangoes.  Very pungent!  You will not find an IPA/DIPA with a more fantastic aroma.
Flavor:
Fruity hops that are in your face.  Some slight pine notes.  10% ABV that is nicely hidden, but one can still notice it.  The honey they add to this really adds a nice flavor, while also pumping the ABV up to its formidable level!  One of the best DIPA’s you can buy!
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Odell Doulbe Black IPA

Aroma:
Slight roastedness and hoppiness present.  Some small chocolate hints.
Flavor:
Wow, a very harmoneous marriage between roasted grains and hops in an IPA.  Crazy amounts of lacing.  Hops are of the piney varietal.  Medium to highly hopped; very good beer!

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

21st Amendment IPA

Aroma:
Minute hoppiness, almost undetectable. 
Flavor:
Doesn’t taste very clean at all.  Has a little soapiness flavor that is definitely off-putting.  Hop type aren’t determinable, can’t even tell fruity or piney – it’s almost neither.  Very muddled tasting.  Not a fan of this beer at all.

---------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Rush River Double Bubble

Aroma:
Citrus and pine hops, not too much, though.  Picking up some maltiness, too… 
Flavor:
I’m a little perplexed by this flavor, here.  There is something different about this double IPA that I haven’t had before.  It almost seems spiced or it was fermented with a Belgian yeast.  I don’t think I like it…just weird tasting for a Double IPA.

Odell Brewing Co.: Woodcut #4

Woodcut #4
Odell Brewing Co.
800 E Lincoln Ave
Fort Collins, CO




Aroma: (11/12) 
A very nice malty aroma is the first thing that is apparent. Has no presense of hotness or sweetness. Almost a barleywine characteristic. Raisins and apricot hints...
Appearance: (3/3) 
The Woodcut #4 is a nice light brown hue, much like a copper. A very healthy head poured from the bottle and sticks around, probably two fingers worth Lacing on the glass is minimal.
Flavor: (18/20) 
Well, contrary to the aroma, the flavor definitely has a huge malt backbone and the heat from the alcohol is definitely there, but not overly so. Sweetness makes itself known.
Mouthfeel: (5/5) 
The body from this oak-aged lager is medium to medium heavy. There is some dryness on the back end, but definitely would not be considered a dry beer.
Overall Impression: (9/10) 
Odell has done a great job on their Woodcut #4 Oak-Aged Double Marzen. Clocking in at 11%, it is a big beer, but this gem comes off very smooth! Slight hints of vanilla from the oak adds great texture and complexity.
TOTAL: 46/50