Myrcenary Double IPA - Odell Brewing Company

Mgm54

New York

4.78/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Review from memory and notes

Serving Type - 12oz bottle

Great beer! the coloring is just right for the taste a smell, a deeper color than your standard DIPA, with more of an amber look to it. Smell is perfect, matching the taste in a very interesting way. Big floral and hoppy smell up front, with slight hints of yeast. Taste is perfect, a lot of hops, but enterprisingly not very bitter. A great taste with enterprisingly mild bitterness. I've never encountered a beer quite like this, and I am glad I did. Truly a great beer. Should be a must try for everyone.

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2013 03:30:46 | More by Mgm54

BeerWizard

Colorado

4.4/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

So let me start by saying that this stuff is really friggin' good, and you should try it if you like IPA's and DIPA's. I've been holding off buying it because it's always $11 or $12 for a 4-pack, but after tasting it, I would probably pay that in the future. However, I did find it for $10 tonight and that was the right price point for me to get me into it.

Poured from a bottle into a goblet, and was suprised to see some suspension it the ale, enough to obscure my finger on the other side of the glass. The liquid is a pretty butterscotch color and yielded a small head from the pour. Leaves sparse lacing down the glass as you drink it down.

Nose on it is real nice, pineapple and mango fruits, a little yeast and malt - you can tell it's going to be really hoppy. Not to boozy, though, which is amazing, considering the amount of juice that's in this thing. Tastes great, but not melt-your-face-off hoppy like I thought it might be. It has some nice fruit flavors up front, and really robust backing from the malt and booze; one of the things I really enjoy about double-IPA's. Just like the bottle says, really clean finish.

Overall, I really like this one, and like I said, I would get it again and would probably fork over the extra buck or two even though it's a 4-pack. I don't really think I could see straight if I drank more than four of these, anyway. Nice job OBC!

Serving type: bottle

01-06-2013 01:32:19 | More by BeerWizard

lackenhauser

Maryland

4.45/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Pale, lemony golden color. Almost hazy enough to look unfiltered, maybe it is. Small tight head that is gone all too quickly. Big grassy and lemon citrus aroma. Lots of hop flavor. Caramel malt sweetness. Lingering bitterness. I cant get enough of the balance between the hop flavor and the sticky malt I just love it when done right. Very solid mouthfeel. Great malty backbone just pulls this whole thing together. A great beer for my money, wish it could be a full time experience.

Serving type: bottle

01-03-2013 23:00:30 | More by lackenhauser

bambam2517

Arizona

4.6/5  rDev +6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

12 oz. bottle poured into a pint glass. Drank at 45F.

A - Cloudy dark orange body, substantial amount of meringue-like foam develops and lasts into the first few sips. Eventually fades down to a thick lace ring that lasts the rest of the way down. Good legs.

S - A standout in that I love beers that can mimic other esters with their hop and malt profiles. This one hits with alot of citrus and tropical fruit esters. Alot of times a beer hyped as "hoppy" is just that, heavy on the piney end. I don't get much of that here, its been developed into a fruit bomb. Well done!

T - Pineapple predominantly, grapefruit and tangerine as well. Also a bit of oakiness. Very unusual and so impressive that this is being done with a blend of hops, not just folded in or obtained artificially.

M - It lingers a bit heavy on the tongue, and there is a bit of alcoholic burn, but its pretty well done all around.

O - One of my most interesting brews as of late. I'll keep some back in the fridge for special occasions, not an everyday drinker in my book.

Serving type: bottle

01-01-2013 06:16:42 | More by bambam2517

IrishHockey

Indiana

4.23/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Recieved as an extra from the great trader Crabbicus.

Poured into my Founders snifter. My go to glass

Pour on this was what I expected. Nice burnt orange with a two finger white head and some lacing on the sides. Very nice

Smell is floral, citrus, I get some pine and earthiness in their too. Quite nice

Taste... Hmmm, I like it. I get a faint taste like fruity pebbles. The hops are there. Not overly bitter or dry. Pretty well rounded. Not blown away, but pretty good. The citrus background notes keep me interested in this, and make it an above average beer.

Mouthfeel on this is for lack of a better word...normal. It's not to watery and the carbonation is perfect.

Overall, this is not a blow my socks off beer, but a very well executed one. I like the fruity notes in the background. A very good beer. If you come across it, try it! Solid, and very good!

Serving type: bottle

12-22-2012 04:15:04 | More by IrishHockey

coreyfmcdonald

Georgia

3.45/5  rDev -20.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.5

12oz bottle into a snifter, 2/15/13 best before date. Hopefully that means it's fresh.

A: pours a slightly hazy golden color with a bit of amber. Three fingers of dense white head develop from the pour.

S: Tropical fruits galore - I get pineapple, mango, and a hint of grassiness and pine.

T: Not as intense as the aroma, I get a bit of caramel sweetness with some resiny and slightly tropical hops. I also get a bit of citrus.

M: Medium to thick with low carbonation.

O: The aroma on this beer includes a great hoppiness with a ton of tropical fruits. The flavor, though, seems a bit muddled.

Serving type: bottle

12-20-2012 03:26:57 | More by coreyfmcdonald

RockyRaku

Arizona

4.53/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Love this beer....just sayin' Lacing noticeable but diminishing. A very inviting sweet , citrusy, floral aroma abounds. The taste again was citrusy and sweet.. slight pine like bitter, but hops are very flowery and sweet. Every sip was crisp and delicate. A beer full of liveliness....nice hoppy feel on the tongue and nose. I would order more.

Serving type: bottle

12-19-2012 05:01:06 | More by RockyRaku

Teleweizen2

New Jersey

4.23/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A - Pours a slightly cloudy marigold color with some pale straw highlights. Thick 2 fingers worth of pearly white foam leave gobs of lacing on the glass as it quickly dissipates.

S - Bright and sweet nose. Lots of citrus and tropical fruit. Sweet orange peel, grapefruit rind and pineapple are most prominent. Notes of fresh cut grass, pine needles and hints of resin round out the aroma.

T - mild bready sweetness with notes of dough and crisp crust. hops swoop down quickly to decimate the palate. Flavors of sugar coated grapefruit, bitter orange peel, pineapple and pine needles. Finish is a lingering mix of sweetness and pine.

M - medium, nearing full bodied with a smooth, seamingly crisp texture most likely from the bitterness. High carbonation with tight scrubbing bubbles add to the crisp and refreshing character.

O - Excellent DIPA. I am not always big on this style but this one is something I could see myself ordering more than once. Great balance, not too sweet and tons of hop flavor. Great stuff.

Serving type: bottle

12-18-2012 06:09:13 | More by Teleweizen2

ludachris

Ontario (Canada)

4.55/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Its body is a nearly crystal clear golden amber. A rich, frothy bright white head coats the glass with thick sheets of lace. In terms of looks, I couldn't ask for much more in terms of filtered double IPA's.

Although the nose doesn't smack you in the face with pungent, resinous hops, it is absolutely loaded with rounded fruity hop goodness. Fresh tangy peaches, sweet clementine, juicy mango, sticky pineapple, orange peel and papaya ooze out of the glass. Everything about the nose is ultra fresh and clean. The 9.3% ABV is nowhere to be found. It's not the most potent DIPA I've ever put my nose to but it's easily the most rounded and one of the most aromatic.

Ripe peaches, mango, and papaya come in layers, coating all parts of the mouth. Macerated pineapples come through near the back, imparting a slight acidity to the overall flavour. The bitterness comes in the finish and is quite tamed and rounded with a soft leafy character.

Mirroring the nose and flavour, the feel is ultra clean and rounded. A soft creaminess gives it the characteristic IPA feel. I couldn't pick out a flaw in this department if I wanted to.

An ode to myrcene indeed. This beer made my realize my favorite DIPA's are all about the late addition aromatic hops and not so much the intensely bitter, resinous ones that seem to be more common. This is my first beer from Odell's and the bar can't be set much higher. I would be more than willing to pay full price for several fresh cases of this perfectly crafted double IPA.

Serving type: bottle

12-13-2012 02:07:22 | More by ludachris

hoppytobehere

Colorado

4.35/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Best by: 3/15/13, consumed on 12/10/12.

A: Poured into an 8 oz. plastic cup from the hotel. Light copper, clear body with carbonation bubbles floating up. Excellent retention and lacing.

S: Not as strong of an aroma as other IIPAs, but pretty nice.

T: This is where it shines. Mango, sugar and grassy hops. Very nice balance and malt backbone.

M: Creamy, good carbonation. 9.3% is sort of unbelievable, considering how easy this one to drink.

O: Top notch stuff. Odell knows how to make IPAs.

Serving type: bottle

12-11-2012 02:49:20 | More by hoppytobehere

falloutsnow

Illinois

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

From: Whole Foods, Omaha, NE
Date: Best by 11/21/12
Glass: Tulip

Odell's Myrcenary is a blend of over-the-top hoppiness with citrus and tropical fruit resting comfortably high above bright malts in what is a very good DIPA recipe. While the aroma and taste display a bit more ethanol (any, really) than I'd like, it's well within expected bounds for the 9.3% burden this beer carries. Generally quite nice, and a beer I'd probably revisit if it were available where I now live.

Pours a 1.5 cm head of off-white foam, small and medium-sized bubbles interspersed fairly evenly, gradually settling to a thick ring around the glass and a thin film of wispy foam atop the body. Lacing is fairly substantial, a strong wash of sudsy film stuck to the perimeter of the glass. The body is golden orange out of the light, slightly hazy yellow gold when in. Some carbonation is visible, streaming from the bottom of the glass.

Aroma of tropical fruits (pineapple, mango, grapefruit, orange, and lemon) balanced on top of caramel malts. Ethanol is present, minimally so, but still a bit disappointing. Not amazingly complex, but satisfyingly hoppy and well-blended in its choice of varieties.

The front of the palate discovers light fruit flavors (very mild orange-lemon, sweetened grapefruit juice) with malt overtones and a surprising (in that it's present at all) light tartness. Mid-palate finds a lush mix of tropical fruit hop flavors: grapefruit, orange, a bit of tangerine, and pineapple mixed with classic hop bitterness and a notable, mildly bright malt sweetness, and some ethanol. Back of palate finds hop bitterness with waning tropical fruit flavors and a more noticeable ethanol presence. Aftertaste of long-lingering bitterness that's surprisingly well-tempered by moderately heavy malts and a subtle splash of ethanol.

Beer is medium to medium-heavy in body, with moderate levels of carbonation that produce a fairly smooth-flowing beer. Hints of ethanol in the nostrils, throat, and back of the palate when the beer hits these regions, as expected in a 9.3% beer. Finishes dry, as expected from the substantial hop presence in this beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-13-2012 06:24:56 | More by falloutsnow

NoLeafClover44

Delaware

4.28/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

12 oz. bottle poured into standard pint. Best by 2/15/13. Thanks Crab.

A - Pours a hazy golden copper with a half finger of white head. The lacing is an awesome hierarchy of rings lining the glass. Good retention.

S - Juicy grapefruit, cantaloupe, and tropical fruit hops. Sweet caramel malts and a hint of pine contribute as well. Inviting aroma.

T - Big tropical mango sweetness on the forefront followed by a menagerie of hops. Citrus and pine battle but the citrus wins out. It carries through to the finish with very little linger. Very well done.

M - Feels frothy and light making it very drinkable and refreshing. There is no alcohol presence.

O - This is the first beer from Odell and I am very impressed. Makes great use of tropical flavors with solid bitterness. The mouthfeel is phenomenal. I wish I had a few more to enjoy. This is one I will try to track down again.

Serving type: bottle

11-09-2012 01:34:28 | More by NoLeafClover44

notchucknorris

California

4.08/5  rDev -6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Pours a slightly hazy golden color that glows in the glass. A one finger cream colored head. Big sticky gobs of lace down the glass.

S: Big sticky citrus hops. Heavy grapefruit, orange, mango and some honey malt. A heavy smell laden with hops.

T: A rich sweet malty flavor held back by a load of sticky citrus hops. Honey, some melon and a bunch of sticky hop resin. A tasty beer.

Serving type: bottle

11-07-2012 06:16:07 | More by notchucknorris

uwmgdman

Wisconsin

4.33/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Poured into a snifter this beer is fairly clear golden-straw color with just a bit of hazy, likely from dry hopping. The head diminished to a skim but is very sticky and leaves beautiful lacing along the sides of the glass. The aroma is intensely hoppy--gobs of orange citrus, fruity, and resiny. Beneath all the hops is a touch of sweetness from the malt. The flavor is quite hoppy--very fruity and floral with solid hop bitterness. The malt is not lost in this beer and some candy-like sweetness plays off the solid bitterness imparting a long-lasting dance of bittersweetness. The body is perfect for the style--full yet not chewy with moderate carbonation. Overall a wonderful DIPA--well worth picking up a 4 pack!

Serving type: bottle

11-04-2012 02:33:42 | More by uwmgdman

BigBry

Alberta (Canada)

4.28/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Catching up on some reviews from notes.
The Yardhouse always has a long draft list, although most of the time it is pretty pedestrian. What a suprise when I found this one.

Clear, golden orange with a creamy, white head. Good retention, thin stringy lace.
Hops dominate the smell, grapefruit, pineapple, leafy and fruity.
Taste has the same tropical, citrus hoppiness all over the palate. Bitter, yet balanced. Flavorful without being too burning. None of the 9% alcohol is perceivable. Very drinkable.
Mouthfeel is creamy and smooth. Again alcohol is well hidden. Flavor-filled, lots of hops so not really balanced, but at the same time, it is not one-dimensional.
An excellent, well made DIPA.
Not quite Pliny, but right up there in my books.

Note to self: Ranked #34 Top American Double / Imperial IPA when I tried it.

Serving type: on-tap

11-03-2012 21:57:50 | More by BigBry

JohnnyJam

Arizona

4.45/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a brown bottle with the freshness date on the bottom left corner into a pint glass and got little to no head.

A: Pours a golden color with very little head and that dissipated completely. There s nice lacing.

S: A wonderful smell of tropical fruit, maybe papaya, and grapefruit.

T: Big grapefruit taste with beautiful taste of papaya and mango.

M: It goes down smooth, somewhat chewy and finshes a little dry.

O: I really like this beer. I would never have know that the ABV is 9.3%. It should be sipped but I found it way too easy to enjoy. I will definitely have this again. Recommended.

Serving type: bottle

11-02-2012 18:24:25 | More by JohnnyJam

BillyCannon

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Business trip to CO. Couldn't be more excited about this location.

A - Unfortunately in a hotel room without ample glassware, if I'm able to find some, I'll review the appearance.

S- Baller. This thing is so pineapple and citrus in the nose, could be juice. Ridiculous.

T- Not quite as tropical as the nose suggests, but great all the same. Really smooth and sweet. Not as big of a hop bomb as I expected from other reviews and the guy at Davidson's.

M- Almost as impressive as the smell. Smooth, thick, and interesting.

O- So far enjoyable. Can't wait to try the other two bottles in the four pack.

Serving type: bottle

10-17-2012 03:32:06 | More by BillyCannon

JamesShoemaker

New York

3.8/5  rDev -12.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Big thanks to Tarheel4985 for this one. I'll get you back next time with a better extra, haha. 12 oz bottle shared with my girlfriend, snifter and medium tulip.

A - I love the way this beer looks. It's got a very nice light orange color, almost yellow. Big head presence recedes quickly.

S - decent. I get whiffs of citrus, but it's mainly sweet floral content.

T - there's not a lot in the smell and there's even less in the taste. The bitterness of the DIPA isn't complemented by a strong enough sweet-hop or fruity content. Not one of the better DIPAs I've tasted.

M - the beginning and end are nice. The middle is where you can detect that imbalance between too much bitter and not enough sweet.

O - I'd like to try it on tap out in CO, but I won't be seeking this out until then.

Serving type: bottle

10-13-2012 23:53:30 | More by JamesShoemaker

barnzy78

Illinois

4.58/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

12oz bottle, a nice hazy golden-amber colored ale is topped with a thinner, frothy, white head, good retention & lacing. Aromas are amazing - tropical fruits, nice floral hop bouquet, pineapple, mango, wow. 1st sip gushes with fresh, juicy, ripened pineapple, with orange, passionfruit, peach. Biscuity malt makes an appearance but the sweetness gives way to a more pungent mango/piny bitterness, but finishes oh so clean. Alcohol is well concealed. Mouth-feel is creamy but a little resiny, hop oils coat the palate and ride out the intense pineapple and mango flavors. Overall, a truly remarkable DIPA. One of the best i've tried, especially for its uniqueness. This beer reaffirms why I love beer so much! Unbelievable.

Serving type: bottle

10-11-2012 00:52:36 | More by barnzy78

phishsihq

Colorado

4.48/5  rDev +3.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This double IPA from Odell's pours an amber-ti
nged, golden color and is capped by a fluffy, white head. Aromas of tangerine and pineapple lead the charge in this brew dominated by tropical and citrus fruits. Hints of pine, lemon and a slight amount of caram
el are also noticeable. Hops to the Face! The beer starts out somewhat mellow before the hop bitterness dominates the pallet. The caramel malt provides just enough of a backbone to balance the onslaught of tropical, citrus, and herbal hop flavors that shine throughout. Medium in both body and carbonation, the brew finishes clean and dry. We have said it before, and we will say it again; Odell Brewing Company is utilizing hops better then any other brewery in Colorado!

Serving type: bottle

10-08-2012 00:24:45 | More by phishsihq

foss69lh

3.53/5  rDev -18.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

While decent, I can't say I found this to be an exceptional IPA, on par with top quality IPA's such as Le Cumbre Elevated or Avery's Dugana. Both the taste and mouthfeel were unmemorable. However, a decent stand-in if nothing better is available, with no objectionable traits; balanced if a bit bland.

Serving type: bottle

09-28-2012 16:37:54 | More by foss69lh

EgadBananas

Louisiana

4.28/5  rDev -1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Growler to Myrcenary pint.

Pours a dark sunny colour, with a finger of white head. Leaves plenty lace. The aroma is juicy citrus notes, pineapple, mango and tropical fruits. Hints of pine. The aroma follows the taste quite well with the juicy tropical fruits, with a moderate bitterness. The feel is creamy, somewhat full, without being too heavy or filling. Carbonation is nice and pleasant.

An excellent DIPA. I definitely can't recommend it fresh from the brewery enough!

Serving type: growler

09-16-2012 18:22:57 | More by EgadBananas

barleywinefiend

Washington

2.4/5  rDev -44.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 2 | feel: 2 | overall: 2.5

A: Poured a deep sluggish yellowish-orange color with a nice white cap, 1/4 head and white bubbles

S: Old bread, pine and faded citrus. Pretty mute for this style.

T: Pine, light citrus and big thick, chewy caramel bread body that is completely unfitting. The finish is heavy, reluctantly sweet, lightly boozey with a an old faded hop presence.

M: Big body, heavy, sticky, sweet lowly carbonated

O: Not my cup of tea. I probably won't try this again but this was a good tick as it was an extra and on my GOTS list. Thanks Lobo.

Serving type: bottle

09-15-2012 02:58:29 | More by barleywinefiend

weeare138

Pennsylvania

4.23/5  rDev -2.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Appears a transparent orange with a small white cap that slowly fades into a gentle cap and collar. Scattered bits of lacing are left around the glass.
Smell is of biscuits, heavy citrus, and pineapple. Delicious stuff.
Taste is of the aromas...slightly toned down. Fresh biscuits, ripe fruit, yeast, and tropical fruit.
Mouthfeel is full bodied, evenly balanced, and refreshing.

Serving type: bottle

09-14-2012 03:19:04 | More by weeare138

MDDMD

Pennsylvania

4.1/5  rDev -5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A-golden amber color with a decent off-white head and some lacing

S-pine, grapefruit, pineapple, bready malt

T-pine and grapefruit with some sweet malt and a decent bitter finish

F-medium body with moderate carbonation

O-a solid DIPA with a decent balance of flavors, but not in my upper tier

Serving type: bottle

09-11-2012 19:36:28 | More by MDDMD