Session # 199
Odell | Deconstruction Ale
American Wild Ale | Fort Collins, CO | 10.5% ABV
One year ago: Odell India Pale Ale
Over the course of the last year or so, Odell Brewing out of Fort Collins, CO has been making their fair share of barrel-aged beers. At least five that I can think of off the top of my head. Today’s beer, Deconstruction Ale, is a blend (if you will) of three different beers. One aged in oak barrels; one aged in bourbon barrels; and one aged in wine barrels. There is also a portion of it that is just Strong Ale. But there was definitely some thought put in to the blending of this beer. Out of the bottle came a huge jet of white foam before I could even pour it into my glass. It kept creeping throughout the review. The vibrant orange color, however, was amazing. That soft pillowy white head rested right on top. Aromas of funk, oak, citrus and spice abounded. The flavor didn’t stray too far and really reminded me of Orval or Russian River Temptation. Lots of Belgian yeast funk, citrus and oak were predominant on the tongue followed by a nice dry and effervescent finish. Definitely an enjoyable beer if you like funky barrel-aged flavors.
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Posted by Barry Grass (@theBGrass) on September 8, 2011 at 10:29 AM
I’m still gutted that I missed out on this beer. Anything that can be realistically compared to Russian River Temptation is something that I am interested in.
Posted by Jon on September 8, 2011 at 1:09 PM
I wonder if this has developed over the months as I don’t remember this being really that tart when I had it 6 to 9 months ago, just funky. I definitely wouldn’t have compared it to Temptation. Though I do know from experience that my pallet is about as sensitive as Don Rickles when it comes to tart, bitter, spicy foods. There are beers where I don’t taste really any tartness that my wife thinks are too tart to drink. (So much for that dream job as a beer sensory technician.)
Posted by Barleywhiner on September 8, 2011 at 1:16 PM
That was one of my top 5 last year. Odell has been doing some nice stuff lately.
Posted by Eamonn Murphy on September 8, 2011 at 3:46 PM
Will the 200# review be up on Friday? Uhh…Tomorrow.
Posted by Big Mike on September 8, 2011 at 7:41 PM
Never had anything from Odell, but this sounds tasty!
Cheers!
Big Mike