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International Beer Day

International Beer Day

Ben Franklin is quoted as saying “Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy”.  Franklin might not be international but his thought is a great way to kick off International Beer Day.  August 5 is the day to celebrate all... read more »

 

#12 of 1001 90 Shilling by Odell Brewing Co.

#12 of 1001 90 Shilling by Odell Brewing Co.

Another in the Series based off of the book 1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die (1001 (Universe)). Odell Brewing Co. named their amber ale 90 Shilling after a Scotish tax.  Tax authorities there at one time taxed the highest quality... read more »

 

Deconstruction Ale by Odell Brewing Co.

Deconstruction Ale by Odell Brewing Co.

Deconstruction Ale is part of the Odell Brewing Co. Single Serve Series.  Odell brews a great deal with their pilot system in order to get feedback from consumers.  The beers in this series are a limited release in 750 ml bottles of the... read more »

 

Woodcut No. 4 by Odell Brewing Co.

Woodcut No. 4 by Odell Brewing Co.

The Woodcut series by Odell Brewing Co. is a series of beers based on barrel aging in a certain type of barrel.  Odell purchased new medium toasted American Oak barrels back in 2007 and this style of barrel has been used since.  The beers... read more »

 

St. Lupulin by Odell Brewing Co.

St. Lupulin by Odell Brewing Co.

St. Lupulin is an Extra or American Pale Ale by Odell Brewing Co. in Fort Collins, Colorado.  St. Lupulin is not actually a saint, but rather a character the brewery made up.  Lupulin is in fact real.  This compound found in hops contains... read more »

 

#10 of 1001 Odell Brewing Co. IPA

#10 of 1001 Odell Brewing Co. IPA

Another in the Series based off of the book 1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die (1001 (Universe)). I stopped by Odell when I went out to Denver, and was successful in bringing a couple bottles of the IPA back.  The IPA has eight hop... read more »

 

#9 of 1001 Odell Brewing Company Cutthroat Porter

#9 of 1001 Odell Brewing Company Cutthroat Porter

Another in the Series based off of the book 1001 Beers You Must Taste Before You Die (1001 (Universe)). Cutthroat Porter was originally brewed at the request of a tavern in Fort Collins, Colorado and named after the state fish.  This was... read more »

 

Odell Brewing Co. Week Is Coming!

Odell Brewing Co. Week Is Coming!

Starting Monday my posts for the week will cover Odell Brewing Co. of Fort Collins, Colorado.  Look for a review of the operation overall as well as several of their beers.  I was lucky enough to visit a short time ago, and decided I would... read more »

 

Denver The Initial Report

Denver The Initial Report

So I went to Denver over the weekend.  Here are my initial thoughts: SWEET.  Yeah that sums it up.  We started at a place called Cooper Smith’s, New Belgium, and Odell’s on day one.  And yes all were awesome.  Day two we took... read more »