Odell Cutthroat Porter - Odell Brewing Company

beagle75

Iowa

4.28/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a nonic glass.

A: Opaque dark brown showing scant light transmission around the edges with over one finger of light beige foam head. Light lacing remains on the glass.

S: Roast is fairly intense, with chocolate, charcoal, lesser dark fruit, and a slightly scorched edge.

T: Begins almost dry, with dark chocolate and refined roasted grain. A thread of dried fruit also emerges before the moderately acidic transition into the middle. Sulfur is a bit too strong here, suggesting some out of place dimethyl sulfide, but not really detracting. More chocolate is present in the finish, alongside aromatic green hops that only yield mild bitterness.

M: Thin to medium viscosity, creamy but slightly astringent on the palate, with moderate carbonation.

D/O: Surprisingly flavorful for a 5% abv porter, this dark contribution from Odell is mostly masterful. As good as the flavor is, it takes a few unexpected turns with detectable acidity and possible off-qualities of fermentation. Not a perfect example of the style, but there are some serious flashes of brilliance demonstrated here.

Serving type: bottle

07-09-2012 20:27:47 | More by beagle75

steevbr

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

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Slatetank

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.9%

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jroberts8811

Missouri

4/5  rDev -2.9%

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SkeeterBoganski

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

05-22-2013 14:13:28 | More by SkeeterBoganski

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

05-22-2013 02:41:21 | More by SmellsofMahagony

jonkerbaugh

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

05-21-2013 19:19:49 | More by jonkerbaugh

captainbearcat

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +15.3%

05-19-2013 21:04:32 | More by captainbearcat

twelveinches

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

05-19-2013 05:00:47 | More by twelveinches

Jamison85

Indiana

5/5  rDev +21.4%

05-18-2013 03:06:26 | More by Jamison85

MinorThreat

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

05-16-2013 00:00:17 | More by MinorThreat

BigLittleHokis

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

05-14-2013 06:48:38 | More by BigLittleHokis

Sludgeman

District of Columbia

3.25/5  rDev -21.1%

05-14-2013 03:15:50 | More by Sludgeman

IPeteA91

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +15.3%

05-12-2013 22:11:25 | More by IPeteA91

DenverHopHead

Colorado

4/5  rDev -2.9%

05-11-2013 14:33:10 | More by DenverHopHead

ToddHolder

Illinois

4/5  rDev -2.9%

05-11-2013 01:55:03 | More by ToddHolder

DerwinWentworth

Utah

4.5/5  rDev +9.2%

05-06-2013 23:06:44 | More by DerwinWentworth

DantooineBBQ

Nebraska

3/5  rDev -27.2%

05-05-2013 14:54:07 | More by DantooineBBQ

Lurkerson

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -2.9%

05-01-2013 15:48:25 | More by Lurkerson

aztraz

Sweden

3.75/5  rDev -9%

04-27-2013 21:58:32 | More by aztraz

Kenai4

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

04-26-2013 01:27:00 | More by Kenai4

jk3

New York

3.75/5  rDev -9%

04-25-2013 23:25:08 | More by jk3

schoenfelderr

South Dakota

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

04-22-2013 06:52:14 | More by schoenfelderr

InfernoBoss

California

4.25/5  rDev +3.2%

04-21-2013 07:51:54 | More by InfernoBoss

MCain04

Illinois

4.51/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Brought back from Denver by a very good friend. Poured into a HF glass at about 40 degrees and let to warm throughout.

A: Dark brown, light tan head, 1 finger, some retention/lacing

S: Wow, quite aromatic coffee and dark chocolate with roasty malts. Very nice!

T: Coffee and chocolate with bitter malts are quite nice even when served cold. Even better when it warms.

M: Medium body, wet throughout the taste but a little dry on the finish, carbonation is medium and the beer on the whole is pretty smooth.

O: I'm a big fan of this porter. Reminds me a lot of Edmund Fitzgerald, might even be better. Doesn't try to do anything special, but really nails exactly what a porter should be. Love it!

Serving type: bottle

04-20-2013 02:26:53 | More by MCain04