Odell Isolation Ale - Odell Brewing Company

MattyG85

Minnesota

4.1/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12 oz. bottle into a Sam Adams "Perfect Pint" glass. Label says 3/7/13B.

Appearance: Pours a deep copper amber orange with a lot of rising bubbles. Solid three finger off white head with good retention. Leaves a good amount of lacing around the glass.

Smell: A malty and earthy aroma with subtle spicing. Toasted malts with hints of biscuit, caramel, toffee, yeast, and butterscotch. Also somewhat nutty with light hints of apple and dark cherry fruit. Very earthy with some good hints of grassy hops. Light hint of pine and other spice. A pretty solid balanced malty aroma.

Taste: Like it smells, a solid malt driven taste with some good subtle spice and fruit. Toasted malts with notes of bready biscuit, caramel, toffee, butterscotch, grains, and yeast. Fairly nutty. Subtle undertones of apple and dark fruits including raisin and dark cherry. Solid earthy backing of hops with some grassy and herbal hops. A nice balanced tasting brew.

Mouthfeel: Medium bodied with a moderate amount of carbonation. Creamy and smooth with a moderate dryness.

Overall: A very solid winter warmer. Doesn't have the typical cinnamon and nutmeg type spices, but it has some nice subtle undertones.

Serving type: bottle

12-19-2012 08:05:16 | More by MattyG85

jonkerbaugh

Colorado

4.5/5  rDev +15.4%

05-21-2013 19:20:55 | More by jonkerbaugh

MinorThreat

Colorado

4/5  rDev +2.6%

05-16-2013 00:02:50 | More by MinorThreat

cmbeaudoin

Oklahoma

4.5/5  rDev +15.4%

05-11-2013 04:17:33 | More by cmbeaudoin

DantooineBBQ

Nebraska

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

05-05-2013 14:53:48 | More by DantooineBBQ

joemcgrath27

Alberta (Canada)

3.93/5  rDev +0.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Weather finally turns summer-like and i'm cracking a winter warmer, go figure!
A - hazy burnt orange tint, one finger of head held at half a finger with some random lacing
S - hints of toffee and allspice, touch of peppery hops and mild mustiness
T - big malty start with toffee and buttery bread, then gentle hints of allspice and brown sugar, finishing with a hint of earthy hoppy goodness
M - medium body, slightly creamy, just a touch of spice tingle in the background, finishes mildly bitter
O - this beer grew on me with every sip, its somewhat unassuming which increases the drinkability while still having complex enough flavours to keep me entertained

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 03:58:09 | More by joemcgrath27

Jeffwildcat

Arizona

4.5/5  rDev +15.4%

04-28-2013 01:49:40 | More by Jeffwildcat

Perducci

Arizona

4/5  rDev +2.6%

04-27-2013 01:55:25 | More by Perducci

schoenfelderr

South Dakota

4/5  rDev +2.6%

04-22-2013 06:53:27 | More by schoenfelderr

prlykens

Colorado

3.5/5  rDev -10.3%

04-16-2013 03:07:39 | More by prlykens

CaptCleveland

Ohio

3.66/5  rDev -6.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

12oz bottle poured into sifter.

Amber colored elixir, white foam rim, modest amount of sticky lacing.

Huge malt aroma, some spice and caramel.

The malt and spice predominate. A bit of hop bitterness, but the malt lingers. Sweet.

Medium body, nicely carbonated.

Fair representation of a winter warmer, but nothing special.

Serving type: bottle

04-07-2013 02:42:19 | More by CaptCleveland

kscaldef

Oregon

3/5  rDev -23.1%

03-25-2013 14:33:32 | More by kscaldef

Cyclone8

Minnesota

4/5  rDev +2.6%

03-16-2013 13:11:27 | More by Cyclone8

spycow

Illinois

4/5  rDev +2.6%

03-10-2013 19:38:11 | More by spycow

Lisicjm

Missouri

3/5  rDev -23.1%

03-09-2013 19:15:48 | More by Lisicjm

MeisterMayhem

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

03-09-2013 17:33:07 | More by MeisterMayhem

shadowofthereaper_666

New Mexico

4/5  rDev +2.6%

03-07-2013 01:53:58 | More by shadowofthereaper_666

Ish1

Minnesota

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

02-27-2013 21:24:58 | More by Ish1

pizza

Minnesota

4.25/5  rDev +9%

02-27-2013 00:41:43 | More by pizza

RudnicsMEB

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +9%

02-22-2013 02:56:51 | More by RudnicsMEB

Teleweizen2

New Jersey

3.98/5  rDev +2.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4.25

A - pours a cloudy yet deep amber . Has a interesting cherry wood sort of hue. Pours with just a touch of light tan foam.

S - the nose is a bit faint but pleasant. Lots of toasty grains, gingerbread, toffee and nuts. There is also a touch of carob and cinnamon spice.

T - a rich and deep malt presence up front. Notes of buttery toast and creamy toffee up front. Hints of carob and chicory as well. A light dusting of spices in the center breath a zesty character to the beer which carries on for the length of the finish.

M - creamy, buttery mouthfeel. Full bodied with high yet balanced carbonation.

O - a very good winter warmer style ale.

Serving type: bottle

02-10-2013 07:39:39 | More by Teleweizen2

sendbeer

Georgia

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

02-04-2013 16:49:51 | More by sendbeer

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

3.18/5  rDev -18.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.25

This beer poured out as a nice looking deep amber color with a foamed cream colored head on top. The lacing and retention are very good on this beer. The smell is malty, fairly sweet and warming. There is a subtle earthiness on the nose too. The taste of the beer is malty with a warming toasted caramel flavor with a very subtle spice note in the finish. The mouthfeel is smooth and very drinkable. Nice carbonation and body too. Overall it's a pretty solid brew but not as complex as I was hoping for.

Serving type: bottle

02-03-2013 04:49:33 | More by Knapp85

foureyedgeek

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +9%

02-02-2013 03:10:12 | More by foureyedgeek

jroberts8811

Missouri

3.75/5  rDev -3.8%

01-29-2013 02:17:35 | More by jroberts8811