12/100) Odell Brewing Company

I have set myself the goal to review three beers or ciders every week for 100 weeks. I will be learning about beer and ciders more as I do this, and if I am successful in this venture, I will have tried about 300 unique drinks. If you're curious how I'm doing, the number in the post's title tells you which week I am in now.

Easy Street, Levity, Lugene

The name Odell in this brewing companies name comes from the last name of the owner of the company. That's I suppose a fairly common occurrence. However, Odell's Brewing Company has some of the more whimsical names for their beers that I've seen, and almost all of them have a story.

Easy Street) Since brewers don't filter this wheat beer, they can "take it easy" when they make this beer, ie the name Easy Street. There is a light citrus in the backdrop. The initial spikes with a bit of hops, and the mid is not very heavy on the wheat flavor. Despite the flavor being generally good, the finish is not smooth, and it took away from the experience a bit much for me. ☆☆

Levity) The name Levity comes from both how you shouldn't take things too seriously and how this is a fairly light Amber. According to the description, this beer is quite accurately called "crisp not bitter." The initial is watery. The finish has a nice warmth, and there's no bitterness to be found. Nothing too special, but rather good.☆☆☆

Lugene) So named for the farmer who "recycles" O'dells leftover brewing material for his cows, this beer is true to its name. It is rich and chocolaty, with a creamy sweetness in the backdrop. My sister approvingly calls it a "Guinness milk shake." Me, I just like how the creaminess sticks around and lingers even after you've had a sip yet doesn't get overwhelming if you take a good swallow. ☆☆☆☆