#mountain standard

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Odell's Mountain Standard IPA on tap at Shake Shack at DEN. A 3 of 4. Mostly citrus in the nose and a touch of tropical notes, too. Similar in the body with a medium amount of bitterness and a bit of haziness and softness on the palate as well. Not the most memorable, but solid.

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Where to Eat, Drink and Be Merry in Vail

Where to Eat, Drink and Be Merry in @Vailmtn @VisitColorado @VailBrewingCo @SweetBasilVail @bolvail @10thmtnwhiskey @AntlersVail

There’s plenty to do in Vail. PLENTY! Take, for instance, the new Epic Discovery on-mountain, nature-themed adventure program or festivals, concerts, dance and the Betty Ford Alpine Gardens. We had a blast when we went to Vail and filled many hours with fun activities. But the food and drink scene? THAT we wanted to slow down and linger over.

EAT Mountain Standard We first discovered this creekside…

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Bone Marrow from Mountain Standard in Vail, CO. The best bone marrow I’ve ever eaten! 

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Odell “Mountain Standard”

93 A-

“Mountain Standard” is a seasonal Black IPA available September through December. Odell labels this a “double black IPA,” which is fitting, although this style doesn't technically exist. All of the hops used in the recipe were grown in Colorado, so for this reason, its name references that particular time zone. Aromas are quite hoppy, predominantly herbal like mint with a hint of spice (cinnamon), underscored by subtle orange peel. Malts are overwhelmed by hops, but smell roasty like semi-sweet chocolate chips, complemented by notes of rolled oats.

The palate starts with a malty mix of smooth chocolate transitioning toward burnt toast. Gentle carbonation rises to set hops in motion, showcasing an herbal spectrum from the middle with notes of grass and evergreen. Hop oils collect on the back, coating the mouth with flavors of pine. Sweetness follows with a rush of toffee to achieve proper balance. A fleeting expression of dark fruit peeks through before the malt roast digs deeper into notes of charred cedar and burnt barley. Mouthfeel is creamy at first, then grows oily with mild astringency toward a dry finish with a reasonable amount of residual sugars left standing.

I look forward to this every year. Its just an all around solid brew with an agreeable malt-to-hop ratio. All of the major flavor components resonate in harmony, as if each ingredient were carefully measured to the find the most agreeable blend. This really exemplifies the best of Odell... their impeccable sense of balance, coupled to excellent flavor, all wrapped up in an unusually drinkable package. It's as if a Double Stout married a Double IPA, but it's not too heavy, and the bitterness doesn't stick around to ruin everything. If you share a passion for both styles, this beer was made for you! I consider this a serious contender for my favorite black IPA, seated alongside Firestone “Wookey Jack,” Stone “Sublimely Self Righteous,” and Founders “Dark Penance.” I recommend it.

9.5%

60 IBU

Fort Collins, Colorado

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Odell Brewing's Mountain Standard is a Double Black IPA, a thick, mouthy, boozy, hoppy thing for when the time shift and a bomb cyclone abruptly thrust Northern Colorado from lingering late summer into merciless mid-January. 

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Holding Dinner Up to a New Mountain Standard

Holding Dinner Up to a New Mountain Standard @SweetBasilVail #restaurantsinvail #restaurantreview

On a recent trip to Vail, we found ourselves wandering, wandering, in search of somewhere to have dinner somewhat late on a Sunday night in Vail Village. Since it was the shoulder season, there weren’t that many restaurants open but when we noticed a glow from the windows of Mountain Standard, just off the creek that runs through Vail, we “saw the light” and headed in. Clean lines with a rustic,…

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ironchefmiyagi13 said: Received this in a trade yesterday…I was pretty pumped. Found out it was 11 months old and tasted like soy sauce…I was pretty angry.

That's....incredibly disappointing. It's a great beer, although now that you mention it I understand a bit of the soy sauce flavor. An 11 month old bottle is going to be completely devoid of hop character though I imagine. Don't let your experience influence your opinion on the beer. Seek out a fresh bottle if you can.