St. Lupulin - Odell Brewing Company

falloutsnow

Illinois

4.15/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

From: Beertopia, Omaha, NE
Date: Bottle from 7/2012 (enjoyed fresh: review from notes)
Glass: Tulip

Odell's St. Lupulin is a very hoppy, but more fruit-flavored than bitter, American pale ale, which borders the line into IPA territory, if not crossing it. The fruit flavors are plentiful, and the peach, tangerine, grapefruit, orange, and cantaloupe come together with the pale malt base for an exceptionally enjoyable, easily drinkable beer. One I'll miss not being able to enjoy during the summer.

Pours a 2-3cm tall, off-white head with good retention, eventually declining to leave copious clumps of lacing. Body is golden orange-brown in color, hazy, with light brining out bright yellows and oranges. Carbonation is visible and rather active.

Aroma is mild of tangerines, peach, and slight lemon, all on top of a lightly sweet malt base. Could be bolder with aroma.

Tasting opens sweet, pale malts and vague citrus fruit flavors. Mid-palate finds peach, tangerine, grapefruit, orange, and cantalopue situated atop a modestly sweet pale malt base with modest bitterness. Bitterness increases in the back, but is still subdued by the fruit flavors. Aftertaste is of lingering hop bitterness with some nice fruit flavors (peach, tangerine, grapefruit) and light malt sweetness.

Beer is medium-bodied with carbonation of medium to medium-light intensity. The beer foams up slightly, but is still smooth overall. Closes out with a little burn from ethanol, fostering a dry finish and little residual stickiness across the palate.

Serving type: bottle

01-13-2013 04:50:22 | More by falloutsnow

VFRAZ

Colorado

4/5  rDev -2.4%

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SkeeterBoganski

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

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jmccullough108

Missouri

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

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twelveinches

Washington

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

05-20-2013 05:17:26 | More by twelveinches

danfix99

Minnesota

3.5/5  rDev -14.6%

05-16-2013 02:55:41 | More by danfix99

MinorThreat

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

05-16-2013 00:04:38 | More by MinorThreat

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Minnesota

5/5  rDev +22%

05-14-2013 16:32:08 | More by sappypine

roostor07

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

05-14-2013 04:13:21 | More by roostor07

Caleb

Colorado

4/5  rDev -2.4%

05-13-2013 20:38:22 | More by Caleb

BucannonXC5

California

3.84/5  rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Type: 12-oz. bottle
Glass: Hotel glass (half pint, half snifter)
From: Wilbur’s Total Beverage in Fort Collins, Colo.
Price: Part of a variety 6-pack for $9.99
Purchased: May 2, 2013
Consumed: May 3, 2013
Misc.: Best by Aug. 14, 2013

Poured a caramel orange amber color with two fingers of khaki white head. Lots of bubbles on the side and coming up from the bottom. Good uneven lacing on the sides. Average-to-below average retention on the top all the way down.

Smelled awesome floral hops right from the get-go. Also some citrus notes - tangerine, orange peel, grapefruit and lemon. Nice and flavorful.

First taste reminded me of the Odell IPA that I tried the night before, just not as strong. So that also means that it reminded me of Manzanita IPA and the Chaotic. Floral hops, more bitter than the smell. Could taste the alcohol for sure. Lemon grass and orange peel as well. Some butter notes.

Light-to-medium body. Creamy texture. Average-to-lively carbonation. Slightly bitter finish.

A pretty good pale ale. If you try the Odell IPA, you’re almost trying the same thing. But that is not a bad thing. Good beer.

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 06:36:01 | More by BucannonXC5

PalatePilot

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

05-07-2013 14:41:58 | More by PalatePilot

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Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +9.8%

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bennett_loves_good_beer

Wyoming

4.54/5  rDev +10.7%
look: 2.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Pours a pale golden orange color. A finger width of head dissipates quickly. Modest Lacing. Aroma is great. Nose is slightly floral with grapefruit, orange, and peach. Taste is full of hoppy fruitiness with a nice clean bitter hop finish. Just a great hoppy fruity flavor throughout. Mouthfeel is great with the perfect amount of carbonation. This beer is fantastic and I highly recommend it.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 03:44:51 | More by bennett_loves_good_beer

WolfsbaneBloom

Illinois

4.44/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Pours a clear, pale reddish orange with three fingers of off white foam that clings to the glass.

Smell: Light musty citrus (tangerine/apricot) and a little bit of bright lemon. Some earthiness along with a little bit of sweet malt. Mild and pleasant.

Taste: Pine and lemon citrus zest with notes of floral and honey. Bready/caramel malt backbone and a nutty finish. Nicely balanced with a clean hop bite.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied, crisp and clean with good carbonation.

Overall, St. Lupulin is another wonderfully crafted beer by Colorado's Odell Brewing Co. This is exactly what an APA should be. Flavorful, balanced, and refreshing. A perfect summer seasonal. This tasted great relaxing on the front porch at sunset after mowing the lawn.

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2013 00:45:52 | More by WolfsbaneBloom

hoppytobehere

Colorado

4/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Best by 8/14/2013, so about 12 days old. 12 oz bottle.

A: Clear body, on the lighter side for color. Excellent retention, which is what I've come to expect from Odell.

S: More malt than hops, which is fine for the style.

T: Nice, mellow bitterness from the hops. Lots of citrus. Malt comes over at the end and gives this one a great finish.

M: Carbonation levels are right where they need to be. Pretty sessionable beer.

O: Solid APA from Odell. I'll be drinking more of these this summer.

Serving type: bottle

04-26-2013 23:22:42 | More by hoppytobehere

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South Dakota

3.75/5  rDev -8.5%

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Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%

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4.75/5  rDev +15.9%

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4/5  rDev -2.4%

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New York

4/5  rDev -2.4%

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United Kingdom (England)

3.75/5  rDev -8.5%

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Pennsylvania

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