Tree Shaker Imperial Peach IPA

April 25, 2013

Odell Brewing Co.

Fort Collins, CO

Style: Imperial IPA

ABV: 9.7

Staff Review: Slight peach aroma on the nose. Very effervescent with a full mouthfeel through the finish, as the peach flavor smothers the hops. Not a hop bomb. Not a peach bomb. Just a very enjoyable imperial. Is it imperial peach or imperial IPA? Perhaps it’s time for yet another category—the enhanced imperial IPA.

The best part of tasting this beer was the 20-minute conversation that followed. The beer sparked curiosity and discussion around everything from style to bittering to alcohol to peaches to nose. Exactly what an enjoyable beer should do.

1 Comment

  • Steve Bourgault says:
    April 25, 2013 at 5:41 pm

    I couldn’t agree more. The peach and the hops add a great balance to this ale. They did a great job. However, at 9.7, you will probably not have many of them (well, I couldn’t).