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Odell IPA

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Nine American hop varieties give Odell IPA huge hop notes of sweet citrus, ripe peach and ruby red grapefruit, balanced by a slightly bitter finish. Pale and Vienna malts carry it at 7.0% ABV and 60 IBU. The recipe has been recognized at the World Beer Cup, with Gold in 2008 and Silver in 2012. Odell has brewed in Fort Collins, Colorado, since 1989.

ABV
7%
Bitterness
Strongly bitter60 IBU
Citrus hop bitterness
SRM
golden8
PaceTwo or Three

AWARDS

Gold · 2008
World Beer Cup
American-Style India Pale Ale
Silver · 2012
World Beer Cup
American-Style Strong Pale Ale
★Gold — World Beer Cup (American-Style India Pale Ale)
★Silver — World Beer Cup (American-Style Strong Pale Ale)
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
Balance
malt-forwardhop-forward
What makes this beer itself
hoppycitrusypeach
hoppy
citrusy
peach
malty
clean
tropical
Aroma
The nose is dominated by bright citrus—sweet grapefruit and orange zest—layered with ripe stone fruit, particularly peach and apricot.
not found:juicy,caramel,fruity,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Odell IPA

◎ Appearance

Pale golden in color with excellent clarity and a bright, sustained white head that clings to the glass with fine lacing. The beer displays vibrant carbonation visible as a steady stream of fine bubbles rising through the liquid.

pale goldenbright claritypersistent headwell-carbonated

◌ Aroma

The nose is dominated by bright citrus—sweet grapefruit and orange zest—layered with ripe stone fruit, particularly peach and apricot. Beneath these hop aromatics lies a clean Pale malt base with subtle Vienna malt depth, creating a balanced and inviting entry.

citrus-forwardstone fruitgrapefruitclean malt backdrop

◐ Taste

The palate opens with immediate hop character: tart grapefruit and peach lead the way, followed by notes of sweet citrus that linger across the mid-palate. Pale and Vienna malts provide a soft, slightly sweet foundation without heaviness, while a measured bitterness—60 IBU—arrives cleanly in the finish without overwhelming the fruit.

juicy citruspeach sweetnessbalanced bitternesshop-driven

◑ Finish

The finish is crisp and moderately dry, with the bitterness lingering pleasantly alongside fading citrus notes. The aftertaste remains clean and refreshing, inviting another sip.

crisp dryingcitrus aftertasterefreshing
82
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
83
Appearance
80
Finish
79
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve well-chilled. Session IPAs are at their best cold — the lower ABV means less warmth to balance the hops.

Tulip glass

The curved shape concentrates hop aromas and supports a thick head. Essential for aromatic ales and IPAs where the nose is half the experience.

Drink fresh. Session IPAs are brewed to be consumed young — the hops are at their best now.

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About IPA

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a IPA?

IPAs are hop-forward ales with 5.5–7.5% ABV and IBU 40–70+. Bold hop aroma — citrus, tropical, resinous — with firm bitterness and a dry, clean finish.

Finding a similar IPA

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