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Sippin' Blackberry

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Sippin' Blackberry is a lightly tart fruited ale with sweet blackberries and Himalayan pink sea salt, at 4.6% ABV. It is a seasonal release from Odell in Fort Collins, Colorado, an employee-owned brewery that has been independent since 1989. The brewery began in 1989 in a 1915 grain elevator and centrifuges its beers rather than filtering them.

ABV
4.6%
Bitterness
Mild
SRM
golden8
PaceSession
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
fruityberrytart
fruity
berry
tart
salty
sour
Aroma
Fresh blackberry fruit leads the nose, supported by a light floral character from noble hops.
not found:hoppy,caramel,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Sippin' Blackberry

◎ Appearance

Pale golden hue with moderate clarity, revealing subtle depth from the blackberry contribution. A delicate white head forms and settles to a thin collar with modest lacing. Fine carbonation creates a gentle visual effervescence throughout the glass.

pale goldenclear to hazyfine carbonationthin lacing

◌ Aroma

Fresh blackberry fruit leads the nose, supported by a light floral character from noble hops. A subtle tartness emerges alongside soft malt sweetness, while the Himalayan pink sea salt adds a mineral-mineral edge that prevents the aroma from becoming cloying. Clean fermentation allows the adjuncts to shine without yeast-driven esters.

blackberryfloral hopstart fruitmineral salt

◐ Taste

The palate opens with bright blackberry sweetness that quickly develops into a pleasant tart edge, the salt accentuating both the fruit character and enhancing drinkability. Mid-palate remains light and smooth, with restrained bitterness allowing the berry and salt interplay to dominate. Subtle malt backbone provides structure without weight, creating an approachable and refreshing mouthfeel.

blackberry dominanttart-sweet balancesalted finishlight body

◑ Finish

Clean and medium-short, with the tartness and salt lingering gently on the palate. A subtle drying sensation persists without harshness, inviting another sip.

drytart aftertastecrisp exit
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
80
Taste
80
Appearance
75
Finish
76
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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