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Mishawaka Ale

Odell Brewing Company
United States·Blonde Ale
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Mishawaka Ale is a dry-hopped blonde ale with a light citrusy finish, made together with the Mishawaka Amphitheater in Bellvue, Poudre Canyon. It is a limited release sold only in Larimer County, Colorado, at 5.0% ABV and 25 IBU. Odell began in 1989 in a 1915 grain elevator in Fort Collins, Colorado.

ABV
5%
Bitterness
Lightly bitter25 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold4
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
citrusyhoppyclean
citrusy
hoppy
clean
malty
Aroma
The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—from the dry-hopping regimen.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Mishawaka Ale

◎ Appearance

Mishawaka Ale presents a pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright, luminous transparency. The head is modest but persistent, leaving fine lacing along the glass as it settles. Carbonation is visible and steady, with fine bubbles rising through the clear body.

pale goldenclearfine lacingwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with bright citrus notes—lemon zest and grapefruit pith—from the dry-hopping regimen. A light, clean Edelhopfen character provides herbal and floral undertones without aggression. Subtle malt presence grounds the aroma in a soft, biscuity foundation.

citrus zestherbal hopcleanlight malt

◐ Taste

Entry is crisp and refreshing, with citrus flavors immediately apparent on the palate. The mid-palate balances light malt sweetness—biscuit and grain—against a restrained hop bitterness that builds gently. Finish is dry without harshness, the 25 IBU providing structure without dominance.

dry-hopped citrusbiscuit maltrestrained bitternessclean finish

◑ Finish

The finish is short to medium, drying cleanly with lingering citrus notes. A light, hoppy aftertaste fades smoothly without astringency.

drycitrus fade
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
76
Taste
78
Appearance
80
Finish
78
Serve at 7–10°C

Serve at 7–10°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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