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Cody's beer of the week 4/25/12April 25th, 2012 8:27am - Posted By: Cody Flanagan
Odell Brewing Company Shenanigans 9.1% A.B.V. It has recently been brought to my attention that all of my beer shenanigans have been just a bit repetitive.. So, this week I will try to do my absolute best to bring my readers (if I have any, of course) something completely different. Here we go. Every so often, the brewing process doesn't quite work out the way brewers want it to. From infections to temperature, brewing is difficult, and if you can produce the beer that you had originally created on paper every time, you win. I'm not here to tell you that the brewers at Odell Brewing Company don't know what they're doing, because they most certainly do. I'm here to tell you that accidents happen, and that sometimes these accidents are beautiful. From Odell's Shenanigans, to my own, something amazing has happened. Odell has created a brilliant oak aged crimson ale, and I just so happen to be here to tell you about it. It truly is crimson in color, but the aroma is what sets it apart. The scent of rose petals is complimented beautifully by the aroma of cracked white pepper, dried orange peel, and lemon zest. The carbonation is vivid, bright, and prominent followed by a layer of acidity that dances its way to the back of the throat, and complete with a refreshing finish. I may be guilty of repeating the way I describe the brews I like to drink and the breweries I like to write about, but Odell Brewing Company has not repeated themselves with this one. Enjoy their Shenanigans from this Flanagan! Cheers! Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +Cody's beer of the week 4/18/12April 18th, 2012 8:19am - Posted By: Cody Flanagan
Great Divide Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti 9.5% A.B.V. Now that the weather is warming up people tend to pick up six packs of lighter lagers and wheat beers forgetting all about one of my favorite styles of beer, the imperial stout. Of course, if you haven't noticed by now, I have a bit of a crush on the Yeti line brought to us by Great Divide, and the Chocolate Oak Aged Yeti is perhaps my favorite of the beasts. It pours a deep black with an elegant halo of mahogany bubbles. The nose is decadent with aromas of oak, chocolate, raisins, and vanilla. The mouth feel is rich and round and the finish is quite sticky. The alcohol is hidden incredibly well but it certainly sneaks up on you, so be cautious. But otherwise, enjoy! Cheers! - Cody Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +Cody's beer of the week 4/11/12April 11th, 2012 8:35am - Posted By: Cody Flanagan
Green Flash Palate Wrecker 9.5% A.B.V. Green Flash has always done a wonderful job producing tasty and interesting beers and Palate Wrecker is yet another treat for your mouth hole. However, before I get into my adorable little review for this weeks offering I must warn you, Palate Wrecker is not for the faint of heart. I'm serious this thing should come with a warning. That being said, let us continue. Palate Wrecker pours a vibrant shade of copper that is beautifully transparent and topped off with an elegant film of off white bubbles. The aroma of hops rush directly up the nostrils and into the brain, leaving behind notes of grapefruit, cracked white pepper, pine, and caramel. The mouth feel is sticky and intense, but after you pry your mouth open and scrape the hop residue from your tongue it's incredibly enjoyable. As a side note the alcohol is masked incredibly well so approach this monster with caution. Good luck! - Cody Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +Cody's beer of the week 4/4/12April 4th, 2012 8:51am - Posted By: Cody Flanagan
Great Divide 18th Anniversary Wood Aged Double IPA 10% A.B.V. Year to year I patiently wait for Great Divide to release their wood aged IPA, and this year they have really out done themselves. 18 pours a vibrant ruby red with a thin layer of pearly white bubbles, and the most satisfying nose. Aromas of caramel covered hops, vanilla and oak satisfy the senses and prepare the taste buds for the joy that follows. The mouth feel is incredibly smooth and round with a decent amount of carbonation and a sticky/hoppy/oaky finish. Cheers Great Divide! Congratulations on these last 18 years, heres to 18 more! - Cody Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google + |
