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Odell 90 Shilling

Odell Brewing Company
United States·Scottish Ale
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Odell's founding beer and a Colorado institution. Named after the Scottish pricing system for beer strength — this amber ale has rich caramel malt, a hint of toffee and a soft, rounded bitterness. The beer that built Odell Brewing.

ABV
5.3%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
deep amber18
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
caramelmaltytoasty
caramel
malty
toasty
hoppy
bready
dark fruit
Aroma
The nose leads with inviting caramel and toffee notes, backed by biscuity grain character and subtle dark fruit undertones.
not found:juicy,roasted,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Odell 90 Shilling

◎ Appearance

A beautiful amber hue with excellent clarity and a rich, burnished copper tone that catches the light beautifully. The head is substantial and creamy with fine retention, suggesting a well-crafted malt bill and proper carbonation.

copper amberclearcreamy headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with inviting caramel and toffee notes, backed by biscuity grain character and subtle dark fruit undertones. Gentle hop character provides a whisper of floral balance without overwhelming the malt-forward profile.

caramel malttoffeebiscuitsubtle hops

◐ Taste

The palate unfolds with rich caramel sweetness and toasted grain flavors, complemented by hints of dark fruit and nutty complexity. A soft, rounded bitterness (25 IBUs) arrives mid-palate, providing balance without harshness, while the medium body feels smooth and approachable throughout.

carameltoasted grainsoft bitternesssmooth

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry with lingering caramel and bread notes that fade gracefully. No harsh aftertaste, just a pleasant malty warmth that invites another sip.

cleandrymalty
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
84
Appearance
85
Finish
82
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Scottish Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a Scottish Ale?

Scottish Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.

Finding a similar Scottish Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same caramel, malty, rich character as Odell 90 Shilling will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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