St. Lupulin - Odell Brewing Company

quaybr

Colorado

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

An almost clear golden body with the slightest hint of amber. A bubbly white head dissipates after a few minutes.

Smells of fresh citrusy hops with a bit of malt.

Taste follows aroma: a well-balanced hop bill entertains the tongue while a quiet malt backbone brings continuity.

Light bodied with a relatively high level of carbonation that lends to a pleasant hoppy experience.

Overall I really enjoy this beer. Not simple, yet not terribly complex.

Serving type: on-tap

09-05-2012 21:55:34 | More by quaybr

sonata2008

Minnesota

4.55/5  rDev +11%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Appearance: Hazy, dark golden in color. Thin head of foam. Fair amount of lacing.

Smell: Big grapefruit, citrus. Very hoppy.

Taste: Hops right up front. Light bitterness, and the bitterness waits until the very end. Nice! Citrus fruit flavors. Not much malt. Rather dry.

Mouthfeel: Love the mouthfeel. Gently fizzy carbonation that leaves a little tingling in the mouth.

Drinkability: Quite drinkable. Hop taste makes it very refreshing, at least for a hops lover.

Serving type: on-tap

08-17-2012 01:43:08 | More by sonata2008

Gatch

Massachusetts

4.18/5  rDev +2%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On-tap @ Boulders On Broadway in Tempe, AZ for a Colorado Tap Takeover on 5/17/12.

A: Nice, golden-yellow with a fluffy, white head. Good lace. Head fades quickly.

S: Balanced malt and hops. Some fruit. Not much else. Disappointing.

T: So delicious. Fruity, piney, American hops followed by sweet, slightly toasted malt. Dry but refreshing. Juicy mango is my description of the finish.

M: So smooth and flavorful. Juicy is a very fitting adjective, again.

O: A really good West Coast Pale Ale with a weak nose. Another awesome Odell brew.

Serving type: on-tap

05-18-2012 17:15:08 | More by Gatch

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

4.13/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-golden color with a rich thick white head and good lacing and retention

S-nice citrus fruit, pine, light malts, and hints of floral

T-grapefruit, pine, malty, floral notes and a nice hop finish

F-medium body with moderate carbonation, crisp and well-balanced

O-a great drinking pale ale with good flavor and balance

Serving type: on-tap

05-16-2012 05:01:45 | More by MDDMD

mrdonno1970

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

I had this beer while visiting the brewery at Ft. Collins, CO.

What really impressed me other than the aroma was the taste.

It had a great fresh hoppy flavor. It was very resiny and it felt like I was touching fresh hops.

Overall, this beer is delightful and I can't wait to try it again next year.

Serving type: on-tap

10-10-2011 03:18:05 | More by mrdonno1970

johnmichaelsen

Oregon

3.53/5  rDev -13.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

On tap at Lake Bryant Bowl.

The beer pours a golden amber color with good head retention and nice lacing. The beer smells fairly attractive as well, with some dry citrus, cereal grains, and light malt. Given the name of this beer, I was expecting a fairly hoppy pale ale. It really wasn't. I found SL to be a lightly hopped, easy going, easy to appreciate pale ale. It's very much on the dry side, and finishes with a light wash of hoppy bitterness. The beer is nicely balanced with everything nicely preportioned, but I found myself wishing for just a bit more flavor. Mouthfeel is light to medium bodied, with the alcohol well integrated into the flavor profile (frankly, I would have thought this beer to be in the 5% abv. range).

The bartender mentioned that this was a very popular beer, and I guess I can see that. It's got enough flavor to appeal to most beer geeks, but is not so intensely flavored that it will shock any macro drinker in the mood for something with a bit more flavor. However, for me, I'd take a SNPA over this beer every time.

Serving type: on-tap

09-17-2011 13:38:58 | More by johnmichaelsen

emaciated

California

4.43/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

On tap at the brewery

A-Yellow with a nice white head

S-Citrus hops, a little malt

T-Grapefruit, hoppy bitterness. Some malty sweetness.

M-Smooth with some carbonation

O-A great hop forward pale ale that is easy to drink. My favorite beer from Odell.

Serving type: on-tap

09-05-2011 00:47:19 | More by emaciated

DCon

Missouri

3.2/5  rDev -22%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

Enjoyed on-tap @ Cicero's in The Loop (St. Louis), MO for $4.75. Tapped from the Odell Tap Handle into a Clear, Non-Labeled 16oz Pint Glass.

Aroma- Has a strong citrus hop character from the beginning and low amounts of malt in between. A bit bready when it comes down to it and somehow this sneaks through the citrus aroma.

Appearance- Received with a 1 finger head that dies quickly. Has a dark golden body that is clear and leaves rings of lace behind.

Flavor- Very malty and just has a touch of hops here... Not enough pop to the mouth while an APA should usually. Has a light bitterness at the finish but mostly a very clean taste.

Mouthfeel- Light-Medium Bodied, High Carbonation, Smooth, and has a sweeter finish.

Overall Impression- Very refreshing but not enough hop or flavor for me. This style is usually VERY hoppy and this brew would be perfect if it had more of this. Love Odell Brewing but fell short on this one for me...

Serving type: on-tap

08-17-2011 21:31:28 | More by DCon

Forb

Nebraska

4.22/5  rDev +2.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

On-tap at the Crescent Moon - Omaha, NE...

Appearance: Golden copper hue with a minimal, creamy head. Good sticky lacing with mediocre retention.

Smell: A light nose with earthy, piney, floral elements peaking through alongside a subtle citrus.

Taste: A delicious pairing of hop and malt here with the hop being forefront and the malt holding a sturdy backbone. Good pine hope flavor with a refreshing citrus tang.

Mouthfeel: Creamy deliciousness is presented here with a minor carbonation. Each sip is indulging to the next.

Overall: A real solid Pale Ale; simply put.

Serving type: on-tap

07-31-2011 18:49:45 | More by Forb

biboergosum

Alberta (Canada)

3.9/5  rDev -4.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Easing off the hop bombs for a minute, the waiter at Bittercreek suggested this offering.

This beer appears a clear medium amber hue, with one finger of soapy pale beige head, which leaves some nice hanging puffy lace around the glass in its wake. It smells of mild bready malt, and herbal, fruity hops. The taste is bready caramel malt, mildly bitter orchard fruit pith, and herbal undertones. The carbonation is fairly sedate, the body medium weight, and smooth. It finishes with some soft bitter hops, and a rising bready maltiness.

Like a good little APA, this approaches, but does not dare to meet the IPA boundaries - easy to drink, enjoyable, and a welcome respite for various parts of my palate.

Serving type: on-tap

07-19-2011 21:26:36 | More by biboergosum

dirtylou

Washington

3.78/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On-tap, monks house of ale, sioux falls,sd

from notes

appearance: served in a shaker pint, pale golden-orange body, pillowy white head with decent retention

smell: light, floral hops, citrus

taste: most of the hop-forward beers from odell share similar traits - light pulpy citrus flavors, if not a bit watery. this pale had a biscuity malt base and finished a little bready

mouthfeel: light and refreshing

overall: good, but not a trend-setter for the style

Serving type: on-tap

07-07-2011 17:37:16 | More by dirtylou

emmasdad

Colorado

3.68/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

We sampled this one at the Odell Taproom with some friends, a few Saturdays ago. Poured a bright golden color, with a decent cap of bubbly white foam. Great floral/fruity hop aromas, somewhat grassy, bubblegum. On the palaet, this one was light bodied, with flavors of fruity hops, pears and malt.

Serving type: on-tap

07-07-2011 08:04:58 | More by emmasdad

corby112

Pennsylvania

3.95/5  rDev -3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Draft at Freshcraft in Denver.

Pours a hazy golden yellow straw color with a thin half finger frothy white head that has good retention, slowly fading into a lasting cap. Sporadic spots of lace left behind.

Floral hop aroma with hints of earthy pine and sweet citrus notes. Hints of grapefruit, orange and lemon peel along with a pale malt backbone that gives off notes of grass and straw.

Medium bodied and fuller than expected with a crisp floral hop bite up front that lingers over the sweeter, earthy notes into a dry finish. Earthy pine, grass and straw countered by some grapefruit and lemon peel.

Serving type: on-tap

06-17-2011 05:07:34 | More by corby112

UCLABrewN84

California

3.55/5  rDev -13.4%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

On tap at Freshcraft in Denver, CO.

Pours a semi-clear orange-yellow color with a 1/2 inch off-white head that fades to a film on the top of the beer. Distinct rings of lace form on the glass on the drink down. Smell is of malt and citrus zest with a noticeable soapy aroma. Taste is of malt and citrus zest and floral hops again with a slightly soapy flavor like the smell. This beer has good carbonation with a crisp and smooth mouthfeel. Overall, this is a pretty good beer but I wouldn't get it again. I am glad I got to try this one though as Odell isn't distributed to CA.

Serving type: on-tap

06-15-2011 17:52:01 | More by UCLABrewN84

Durge

Connecticut

4.43/5  rDev +8%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A new brewer for me to try thanks to the Muddy Pig in St. Paul MN . At 6.5% and 46 ibu's this dry hopped extra pale ale looks a bit hazy and golden amber colored with a fair head with a fantastic sheet of lace. The aroma says pine and sweet floral hops, with that likable skunk to it, very alluring and somewhat unique. The taste buds grab onto this enjoyable pissy hop that so nicely combines citrus, floral edges and a hint of pine. The body is on the light side, the feel is lightly peppery and crisp, very refreshing while delivery plenty of bright hop satisfaction. It has a bit of biscuit clove that becomes obvious as you go. I liked this and would consider this a definite candidate for hop session beer of the month. A happy introduction to Odell from Fort Collins, CO.

Serving type: on-tap

08-07-2010 20:10:12 | More by Durge

coryking

Missouri

4.33/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Great little session ale! Light body, big hop character. This is another solid beer from O'Dell.

Light, pale, golden color. Nice aroma from the hops and even the malt. First sip is nicely balanced and then the bitterness from the hops comes through. Just enough bitterness to make this unique, but not so much to make the profile lopsided. Light body and mouthfeel. I prefer a slightly heavier mouthfeel, but its clearly labeled as an extra pale ale, so what can I expect! Finishes nice and pretty dry, I could drink this all day long! Very enjoyable...

Serving type: on-tap

05-28-2010 12:46:23 | More by coryking

CrossFitAlex

Wisconsin

4.33/5  rDev +5.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I had this at the Muddy Pig in Saint Paul, MN.

The bear had a reddish, orange, almost rust like color with nice head and carbonation.

Tasting notes: Smells piney, slight citrus, lots of grapefruit and marijuana. Foamy with a wet - hoppy feel. Pine and citrus. Mouthfeel was "chewy." Very citrusy. Hidden but noticeable alcohol bite.

Serving type: on-tap

05-07-2010 23:46:27 | More by CrossFitAlex

Thorpe429

Illinois

3.68/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

On tap at the brewery in August 2009.

A: Pours a slightly-hazed gold color with a white head.

S: Citrus and earthy hops along with a bit of sweetness. A little bit muted, even for a pale ale.

T: Quite similar to the smell. Even for a pale ale, and especially for a Western pale ale, this one is a little heavy on the biscuit flavors, leaving the floral and citrus hops in the background.

M: Light-to-medium body with a nice dry crispness.

D: Nice and quaffable, but not one of my favorites from our visit that day.

Serving type: on-tap

05-06-2010 20:19:04 | More by Thorpe429

Wheelinb

Missouri

4.1/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had this on tap at the Stable.

Had what I would consider to be a typical pale all look and aroma but there was a bit of spiciness along with that.

Got a nice hop bite at the start but then the maltiness kicked in. Nice interesting mix of flavors going on in this beer. It went well with the food we were having. Very easy to drink and several others at the table ordered one after sampling mine.

Serving type: on-tap

08-22-2009 23:00:34 | More by Wheelinb

rye726

Colorado

3.63/5  rDev -11.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Pours a dried wheat color with a nice beige head. Nose has bready malts, floral hops and citrus. Taste has crisp malts well balanced by fruity hops. Medium body has a light carbonation. Very refreshing body with a nice bitter finish. Good session beer from Odell.

Serving type: on-tap

08-21-2009 04:42:39 | More by rye726

Domingo

Colorado

3.93/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

While listed as an APA, it's essentially an IPA that's very light in color. The alcohol and hops are certainly more akin to an IPA than an APA. That's not good or bad, just worth pointing out.
Arrived a pale golden color with a pretty fluffy head. Looks really good...reminds me of a pilsner.
It's hoppy, but along the lines of being floral instead of fruity.
The malt base is milder, but it blends well with the hops to make for an IPA with the body and drinkability of a pils.
This is pretty unique as the only thing I can compare it to is a lighter bodied IPA like Stone's.
Yes, Odell probably has enough hoppy beers that are treading the same territory, but this works well as a summer beer for hopheads.
Definitely enjoyable and something I'll have again. What's really nice is that it can be everything from a hop fix to a lawnmower brew.

Serving type: on-tap

08-16-2009 20:03:48 | More by Domingo

Kemmerlin

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: light golden clear color with thin but long lasting head an lacing.
S: has a very powerful floral fresh hop smell mixed with light citrus
T: going along with the smell the taste is floral and spicy with citrus undertones like lemongrass. But the hops are not overwhelming because you can taste some caramel malts underneath.
M/D: light and sligtly dry with good amount of carbonation. The drinkability is good do to it's good taste. Good brew for the summer months.

Serving type: on-tap

08-16-2009 02:03:11 | More by Kemmerlin

Rayek

Colorado

3.93/5  rDev -4.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

On-tap at Vine Street Pub in Denver.

A: Hazy gold with mild carbonation. A small white cap has OK retention, but leaves a generous lace in its wake.

S: Heavy on the citrus, with a nice dose of lemon and grapefruit. There's a little bit of pince at work too. Biscuit scented malts add an extra complexity.

T: Starts out with a mild toastiness. Things get a little watery in middle before a generous dose of citrus bitterness hits. The bitterness is strong, but not over the top. Finishes with lingering grapefruit and lemon flavors.

M: The body is slightly oily and has the right level of carbonation.

D: This is a nice beer. The wateriness in the middle was the only thing getting in the way of my enjoyment. Definitely worth a revisit.

Serving type: on-tap

07-14-2009 03:52:47 | More by Rayek

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

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