Mountain Standard Double Black IPA - Odell Brewing Company

smcolw

Massachusetts

4.65/5  rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Served in a tulip glass. Beige head leaves a coating of lace. Near black color where no light passes.

Even with a full glass the flavor is strong. There are elements of evergreen, chocolate and a touch of sourness. Mildly prickly.

A phenomenal, slightly different beer: Starts with a light brown sugar sweetness. There's a toasty flavor as well. Slowly, the bittering hop takes over; peppery and spicy. Warm alcohol in the swallow. Long, well-balanced aftertaste. The body is neutral/ the carbonation high.

Serving type: on-tap

10-21-2012 19:31:02 | More by smcolw

InspectorBob

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +1%

05-20-2013 16:38:29 | More by InspectorBob

kirbmeist

Florida

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

05-13-2013 19:10:18 | More by kirbmeist

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -10.9%

05-13-2013 05:27:53 | More by Bonko_the_sane

ToddHolder

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

05-11-2013 01:53:28 | More by ToddHolder

joemcgrath27

Alberta (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

A - impenetrable black, two fingers of tan head retained extremely well, bits of lacing here and there
S - big pine resin and leafy hop aromas, some toffee and roasty/smoky notes also
T - pine resin and earthy hops up front, followed by roasty and light molasses malts, leafy and earthiness rounds out the with a faint touch of alcohol
M - relatively light bodied, smooth though the middle with hop bitterness picking up through a medium dry finish, no trace of the 9.5% ABV makes it dangerously drinkable
O - fairly unassuming at first but the flavours build along with the drinkability making for an outstanding example of a style that I hope grows in popularity

Serving type: bottle

05-09-2013 01:35:16 | More by joemcgrath27

hilgart1

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1%

05-06-2013 23:20:04 | More by hilgart1

Rau71

California

4/5  rDev -5%

05-03-2013 03:57:24 | More by Rau71

1424IpA

California

4.25/5  rDev +1%

05-03-2013 03:51:33 | More by 1424IpA

argock

Virginia

4.24/5  rDev +0.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Poured from a 12 oz brown bottle into a clear rounded glass mug. Did not record the freshness date although I remember that it was in May 2013. Purchased by my brother Greg from a Minneapolis-area bottle shop. Tasted in early April 2013 and reviewed from notes.

A: Very dark brown to black with 1-finger of dark beige head with average retention but sticky lacing.

S: Big roasty notes with bright citrus hops, more on the lemon and grapefruit side than orange, with some herbal and earthy notes as well. Dark maltiness with a dark rye breadiness is there too.

T: A very well-composed beer with a great balance of roast, dark maltiness with some raisin and date fruitiness, and bright citrus hopping with lemon, lime, and grapefruit being most prominent. There is no acrid or astringent character, it is incredibly smooth and easy to drink as the flavors are well melded. It reminds me a little bit of the Stone Anniversary CDA from a year or so ago.

M: Very drinkable with a medium body and relatively low carbonation to yield a creamy overall experience.

O: A really impressive high-ABV CDA that is smooth, flavorful, and balanced with hops and maltiness both making bold statements. A really impressive beer that I think should be a standard-bearer for, dare I say it, imperial American Black Ale or CDA.

Serving type: bottle

05-01-2013 03:23:57 | More by argock

BeerRefugee

Oklahoma

4.25/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Pours a very dark brown with moderate tan head. Good retention and moderate lacing. Moderate aroma of citrus and floral hops with a hint of roast. Flavor is a nice balance--bitter chocolate and toasted grains are there, but just enough to contrast with the nice hop profile. Not as much black patent bitterness as many black IPAs and a nice mix of citrus and piney hops. Medium mouthfeel and a clean finish. Very nice.

Serving type: bottle

04-30-2013 21:31:17 | More by BeerRefugee

schoenfelderr

South Dakota

4.75/5  rDev +12.8%

04-22-2013 06:56:16 | More by schoenfelderr

prlykens

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

04-16-2013 03:11:59 | More by prlykens

MissMeg

Colorado

4.75/5  rDev +12.8%

04-13-2013 18:50:51 | More by MissMeg

PieOhMy

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4.25

Poured into tulip. Bottle dated 3/13/13.

A. Dark carmel, nearly black. Two fingers of light tan head. Dissipates quickly.

S. Roasted malts. Hint of melon and pine.

T. Sweet malts, toffee give way to bitter hops. Slight bitter aftertaste. Hides alcohol well.

M. Chewy. Smooth finish.

O. Mountain Standard is an outstanding balanced IPA. Smooth and tasty - almost too much so for the 9.5 ABV. Will be back for more.

Serving type: bottle

04-12-2013 16:44:21 | More by PieOhMy

dubmax

Kansas

4/5  rDev -5%

04-11-2013 17:18:13 | More by dubmax

megamass

New Jersey

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

04-04-2013 04:31:30 | More by megamass

edhaaslovesbacon

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +1%

04-03-2013 21:25:13 | More by edhaaslovesbacon

rainydays2020

New York

4.25/5  rDev +1%

03-30-2013 23:54:42 | More by rainydays2020

kylemckinnis

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +1%

03-29-2013 02:27:26 | More by kylemckinnis

ROGUE16

Delaware

4.25/5  rDev +1%

03-28-2013 21:13:09 | More by ROGUE16

NickSMpls

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

03-27-2013 23:45:08 | More by NickSMpls

acjones

Japan

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

03-25-2013 02:37:30 | More by acjones

st9647v3

New Jersey

4.75/5  rDev +12.8%

03-24-2013 02:22:10 | More by st9647v3

ChopsMeister

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +6.9%

03-19-2013 07:21:24 | More by ChopsMeister