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Big Sippin' is Odell's imperial sour ale: fruity, tart and big at 8.0% ABV, with heaps of tangerine, pineapple and guava that drink like a tropical cocktail. Just 8 IBU keep the bitterness out of the way, so the sour edge and the fruit take the lead. Brewed by the employee-owned brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado, independent since 1989.

ABV
8%
Bitterness
Mild8 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden5
PaceTwo or Three
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruitysourtropical
fruity
sour
tropical
tart
citrusy
juicy
Aroma
The nose opens with vibrant citrus and stone fruit, dominated by tangerine zest and pineapple with undertones of guava.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Big Sippin'

◎ Appearance

Big Sippin' pours a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucency. The head forms thin and wispy, dissipating quickly to a delicate lace that clings lightly to the glass. Fine carbonation rises steadily, creating a lively visual presence throughout the pour.

pale goldencrystalline claritydelicate carbonationwispy head

◌ Aroma

The nose opens with vibrant citrus and stone fruit, dominated by tangerine zest and pineapple with undertones of guava. The sour character is evident but restrained, allowing the tropical fruit aromatics to lead. Minimal hop presence and soft malt underpinnings remain in the background, creating an inviting, fruit-forward bouquet.

tangerine zesttropical fruitsubtle tartnessclean fermentation

◐ Taste

The palate attacks with bright acidity and tart citrus notes that immediately engage the mid-palate with layered pineapple and guava flavors. The low 8 IBU keeps bitterness nearly absent, allowing the sour edge and fruit character to dominate freely. At 8% ABV, a subtle alcohol warmth adds body and complexity without harshness, creating a juicy, cocktail-like drinking experience.

juicy aciditytropical fruit-forwardrefreshing tartnesssoft alcohol warmth

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately short, with lingering citrus acidity and a faint guava sweetness that gradually fades. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, inviting immediate reconsideration of the next sip.

crisp decaycitrus echoclean aftertaste
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
84
Taste
85
Appearance
78
Finish
80
Serve at 6–9°C

Serve at 6–9°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 Sour Ale

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What is a Sour Ale?

Sour 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.

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