Friday, February 22, 2008

#169 Odell - 90 Shilling Ale



I am happy to find that Whole Foods carries are large selection of ODell's beer. This 90 shilling is ODell's flagship beer, first served at their opening party in 1989.

The Ale has a grassy hop aroma with a hint of coffee. The color is copper and clear. The head is very thick and sticky with good retention, sticking to the side of the glass after it has gone away.

This is a malty beer, with a slightly sweet taste. The taste has light molasses and honey notes. There is a hint of hop flavor, nothing near the amount that was present in the aroma. The mouthfeel is medium thin giving an appropriate body to such a malty beer. The finish has a hint of bitterness, but nothing strong.

This is a really good beer, with a nice malty flavor that I don't often find. I had to buy a 6 pack of this beer and I am glad to have the extra beers to drink later.

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