St. Lupulin - Odell Brewing Company

cosmicevan

New York

4.08/5  rDev -0.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

thanks to pokesbeerdude for another tasty treat. enjoyed from my urthel tulip. best before 9/6/12

a - brew poured a semi transparent honey orange with about 2 fingers of foamy head and chunky milk shake like lacing that left streaks all over the glass.

s - nice balance of hops and some malts. hoppy biscuits. really tremendous smell...clearly a pale ale but with a great hop profile.

t - a bit more bready than the nose suggested, but still has a nice hop balance and finishes with a smidge of bitterness.

m - cool and crisp. medium bodied. nice carbonation, leaves a tingle in my mouth.

o - overall a very nice pale ale. not a malt bomb, great balance...good hop presence, but clearly a pale ale. a damn enjoyable one at that.

Serving type: bottle

08-23-2012 02:12:11 | More by cosmicevan

Localdrinklax

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -2.4%

06-17-2013 05:38:00 | More by Localdrinklax

nmann08

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

06-16-2013 01:28:09 | More by nmann08

jreindl

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

06-15-2013 15:43:53 | More by jreindl

dhbiker0889

Colorado

4/5  rDev -2.4%

06-15-2013 03:46:50 | More by dhbiker0889

Gerred

Florida

4/5  rDev -2.4%

06-14-2013 05:15:25 | More by Gerred

gleemonger

California

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

06-13-2013 18:41:23 | More by gleemonger

CORKSCREWFISH

Illinois

3.5/5  rDev -14.6%

06-13-2013 12:01:59 | More by CORKSCREWFISH

hoosier222002

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.4%

06-13-2013 03:18:48 | More by hoosier222002

Satanlicker

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -2.4%

06-11-2013 08:35:31 | More by Satanlicker

beergoot

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

06-10-2013 23:21:44 | More by beergoot

OregonGrown7

Nebraska

4/5  rDev -2.4%

06-09-2013 17:01:02 | More by OregonGrown7

leftoverburrito

Oregon

3.5/5  rDev -14.6%

06-08-2013 19:26:19 | More by leftoverburrito

Beerdudenumberone

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -8.5%

06-08-2013 13:57:41 | More by Beerdudenumberone

AlexChillton

Arizona

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

06-06-2013 09:11:04 | More by AlexChillton

prock180

Arizona

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

06-06-2013 04:07:31 | More by prock180

Algebrew

Arizona

5/5  rDev +22%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Appearance: Poured a clear golden color with a strong white head that held a fine foam cap with a bubbly lace. This beer has a perfect appearance if done with a correct pour.

Smell: Sweet, citrus hops throughout, but just to the right degree. A touch of floral, perhaps herbal aromas peer through too.

Taste: The beginning starts subtle and sweet with an herbal tinge along with presence of citrus hops; the middle carries the hops, but plateaus them with such brilliance which holds the flavor and bitterness to a perfection; the end just barely sweetens the flavor from the tone of the hops. A perfect parabola of flavors.

Mouthfeel: Smooth, perfect carbonation, silky.

Overall: When this brew hit seasonally, I was astonished by the artwork. When I tried it, I was astonished by the brew itself. Perfect in every sense; taste, smell, look, feel, ABV... everything. It's on my top for Odell and beers in general. A perfect extra pale ale/APA.

Cheers.

Serving type: bottle

06-05-2013 01:31:21 | More by Algebrew

callmeishmALE

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

06-04-2013 03:26:51 | More by callmeishmALE

blindpiggie

Colorado

4/5  rDev -2.4%

06-04-2013 02:17:57 | More by blindpiggie

LambicPentameter

Kansas

4.14/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Enjoyed on tap at Bier Station poured into an "imperial" 20 oz nonic pint glass. It was tapped the day before, so it's nice and fresh. I have to say that I *love* the use of negative space on the label. The foreground shows a hop farmer with runners of hops on either side, framing a field of hops in the distance, which also happens to give the impression of a beautiful glass of beer. Great stuff... but anyway, onto the beer.

Appearance - A golden amber hue with orange highlights topped with a generous two-finger head. The foam is frothy and just barely off-white, and takes quite awhile to dissipate, leaving quality lacing.

Smell - Intoxicating and aromatic, but subtle. I detect notes of citrus, floral hops and some hints of pine as well.

Taste - Delivers on the light but distinct promise of the smell. Faint citrus zest, piney resin and subdued hop bitterness. Enough to balance with the grainy base. The only issue I would take is that the flavor could be a tiny bit more pronounced, but it's a minor quibble.

Mouthfeel - Effervescent carbonation and a light body, but avoids getting into watery territory.

Overall a fantastic summer pale ale. This is what American pales should be for warmer weather. This one has instantly moved up near the top of my choices when it comes to APAs.

Serving type: on-tap

06-01-2013 16:26:29 | More by LambicPentameter

ChopsMeister

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

06-01-2013 05:20:40 | More by ChopsMeister

Ragnarok88

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

05-31-2013 22:40:19 | More by Ragnarok88

zestd

Idaho

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-29-2013 17:22:34 | More by zestd

mrw1zard

Alabama

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-28-2013 19:55:18 | More by mrw1zard

MN_Beerticker

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

05-28-2013 12:19:28 | More by MN_Beerticker