Sunday, March 9, 2014

Odell Runoff Red IPA

Odell Runoff Red IPA

STYLE: American Amber / Red Ale
STATS: 6.5% ABV

Pour - more of a rich mahogany, very clear. Light head. Nose - smelled some melon in there with some kind of citrus. Something like clementine or fruity hop flavors. A bit herbal, same with the after taste. Almost like a delicious fruit salad. I had some melon and a bit dry toward the end. Not too much. Tasted more like hoppy amber than an IPA. Great overall beer, excellent take on the "red IPA".

RATER: Che - RATE: 3.75/5


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HOMETOWN: Ft. Collins, Colorado

Odell Myrcenary Double IPA

Odell Myrcenary Double IPA

STYLE: American Double / Imperial IPA
STATS: 9.3% ABV

This beer pours hazy golden orange, moderate fairly creamy head. Didn’t get a overwhelming feeling in terms of smell, a bit of citrus, orange rind, maybe some piney hops. Citrus, hops, some malty sweetness, some bitterness, but it doesn’t linger. One of the best Double IPAs I’ve had.

RATER: Che - RATE: 4/5


This beer has a hazy, light copper color w/ a thick white head. It has a distinct, citrus smell that is slightly floral. The floral notes are also present in the taste. For being a double IPA, this beer is not as hoppy as one would expect. Its crisp, clear & smooth w/ only a hint of alcohol despite the higher ABV. Be careful with this one, it will sneak up on ya. I'm not an IPA guy so this is one of the best double IPAs I've had. True hop heads may not agree.

RATER: Joey - RATE: 3.8/5


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HOMETOWN: Ft. Collins, Colorado

Odell 90 Shilling

Odell 90 Shilling

STYLE: Scottish Ale
STATS: 5.3% ABV

The beer pours a hazy brownish amber orange, light tan color head. Smelled nutty, hoppy, and a bit toasty. Also hints of chocolate, toffee, fruity. Tasted just like the smell of roasted malt, caramel with a light touch of fruit some mild bitterness. Nice rich flavor and well balanced. Enjoyable beer that goes down easy.

RATER: Che - RATE: 3.25/5


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HOMETOWN: Ft. Collins, Colorado

New Belgium Trippel

New Belgium Trippel

STYLE: Tripel
STATS: 7.8% ABV

Straw yellow pour, crystal clear and dense white head. It’s actually really gorgeous. I smelled some banana and some spicy coriander. The taste was fruity, malty, also with a touch of hop bitterness. Just a perfect balance. Some dryness on the finish. Beautiful Trippel.

RATER: Che - RATE: 3.8/5


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HOMETOWN: Ft. Collins, Colorado

Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout

Lagunitas Cappuccino Stout

STYLE: American Double / Imperial Stout
STATS: 9.2% ABV

Poured dark brown with a light brown thick head. Smells just like cold coffee there isn’t another way to describe it. Tastes like sweetened black coffee with hints of chocolate. It’s a pure coffee style. It’s high in alcohol, but you don’t taste is at all. It’s just a beautiful beer through and through. I highly recommend this to anyone coffee drinker or not.

RATER: Che - RATE: 4.3/5


Pours very dark brown w/ a small white head. Smells of coffee & cocoa. The beer itself is a little heavy but thats expected w/ a stout. The taste is very rich & has hints of chocolate & coffee. Its not overly sweet however. Although its a higher percentage beer, the alcohol is hidden well. Very drinkable beer & an enjoyable stout. Wish I had more of it.

RATER: Joey - RATE: 4.3/5


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HOMETOWN: Petaluma, California

Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout

Great Divide Yeti Imperial Stout

STYLE: India Pale Ale
STATS: 9.5% ABV

Pours a beautiful thick black with nice dark tan head. Smells of roast, chocolate, and hints of coffee. Nice deep flavors of chocolate and espresso some a bit of caramel. Also it’s thick and savory. Excellent Imperial Stout.

RATER: Che - RATE: 4.35/5


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HOMETOWN: Denver, Colorado

Deschutes Chainbreaker White IPA

Deschutes Chainbreaker White IPA

STYLE: India Pale Ale
STATS: 5.6% ABV / 50 IBUS

Straw colored pour w/ a thin white head. Citrus aroma w/ a citrus taste as well. I like that it's not hoppy at all. Drinking it feels more like a wit as opposed to an IPA. Very summery & fresh w/ a medium amount of carbonation. Like this beer a lot & want to try it on tap next time.

RATER: Joey - RATE: 3.3/5


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HOMETOWN: Bend, Oregon