Brewer-Odell
Brewing Company
Beer- Wellspring
Style- Saison/
Farmhouse Ale
ABV- 6.60%
Description – Wellspring
pours a hazy straw yellow orange color with a very fine wispy white head the
does not linger too longer but leaves a decent lacing on the glass. The aroma emanates with lemon, banana,
pepper, and mild citrus hops along with a bit of wet malt aroma as a background
note and balanced out by the funky Saison yeast. The taste is very enjoyable with citrus and
tropical notes from the hops hitting up front followed by banana, clover, and
bready malts that are standard with the Saison style. The dry hopping added a good deal of
complexity to the Saison style and gave it more of a bite to balance out with
the crispness. The body is more on the
full side with a little less carbonation than the effervescent amount usually
attributed to this style. Wellspring is
a fine example of a Saison and Odell has yet again taken a style of beer and
made it their own with their usual flair.
Overall just as advertised, a very nicely hopped and enjoyable Saison.
Food pairing – The
Saison style lends itself for lighter fare and despite the nice hopping
addition, Wellspring follows suite.
Saisons also go perfectly with cheeses, try Wellspring with Humbolt Fog
for an absolutely mind blowing experience.
The earthiness of the cheese melds seamlessly into the Saison while the
hops pick up on all of the sweetness locked within. Wellspring is also great to have with salads,
especially those that have a nice citrus twist whether it is topped with shrimp
or just delicious citrusy vinaigrette, Wellspring is perfect! Also try this with light seafood or chicken
dishes. Wellspring is best when enjoyed
with light foods that do not have a lot of heavy spicing. Whatever you pair this wit though, you will
certainly have the experience enhanced!
The Final Word – A very refreshing Saison that is worth trying if
you are a fan of the style. The dry
hopping used in this version adds a great deal of hoppiness not usually found
in Saisons, but does not create any off flavors or affect the overall balance
of the beer. The hop notes only go to
enhance an already well made Saison, which goes to show that a well-made beer
should be the base of any experimenting.
Odell just never ceases to amaze in the amount of quality beers that one
brewery can produce. Fans of Saisons and
hoppier beers should certainly seek out Wellspring, it is an extremely
approachable beer for any craft beer enthusiast.
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Where can I get it? - Odell beer can be found in: AZ, CO, ID, KS,
MN, MO, NE, NM, SD, and WY
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