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Odin Brewing embraces the exploratory spirit of the ancient Vikings. These brave innovators discovered America 500 years before Columbus without the benefit of accurate sea charts or other navigational tools. They built unprecedented ships that could withstand the stormy ocean. But their greatest asset was their fearlessness. They forged their legacy by traversing the unknown to reap opportunity in areas where other men dare not tread.
In that spirit, we offer adventurous beers made with the finest regional ingredients. Our beers pay homage to traditional styles, but layer on unique flavors to provide a truly distinctive experience. Below are descriptions of our flagship products and information on pairing food with beer. You can visit our Tasting Lounge or request Odin at your local bar to taste our beers firsthand.
Odin Beers
Freya's Kolsch is our take on the gold Kolsch-style ales native to Cologne, Germany. A barely detectable hint of ginger emphasizes the traditional crisp flavor. This is a perfect warm weather beer, full-flavored but light like sunshine for your summertime refreshment.
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Color-Pale Gold
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Odin's Gift Ruby is a filtered, ruby-colored ale brewed in small hand-crafted batches. Just the right amount of hops topped with juniper berries results in a bold yet well-balanced flavor and a wonderfully fresh aroma. This versatile ale pairs well with a wide variety of food.
Aroma- Fresh, malty, medium hoppy floral
Top Note- Caramel, malty
Middle Note- Juniper arrives with a slightly nutty tone
Finishing Note- Hops offer medium bitterness, clean juniper finish
Color- Deep Ruby
Alcohol By Volume- 5.4% (final gravity 1.012)
25 IBU
Recommended Pairings-Lean meats, including game, pasta, fish and poultry
Thor's Fury resides somewhere between a porter and a stout, which is why we call it a Black Ale. This unfiltered ale finishes drier than most North American stouts and porters. Our blend of hops and peat-smoked malt delivers a deep, smoky flavor with a clean, dry finish.
Aroma- Peat, medium hops
Top Note- Malty, coffee, caramel
Middle Note- peat-smoked malt appears
Finishing Note- Medium bitterness, clean dry finish
Color- Black
Alcohol By Volume- 5.4% (final gravity 1.011)
35 IBU
Recommended Pairings- Richer meats, cheese, charcuterie, even with a cigar (to smoke, not eat)
Food Pairing
(from BeerAdvocate.com)
Beer is as versatile as it is diverse, providing both complementary and contrasting experiences when paired with food. The following menu will help you explore and enhance your enjoyment of pairing beer and food.
Tips:
The more hop bitterness the beer has, the heartier or livelier the meal needs to be to hold its own. Don't overwhelm your palate or meal and ruin what the chef was trying to achieve.
Another general rule is keep sweet with sweet, and tart with tart. Try to keep your beer sweeter or tarter than the sweet or tart food on the plate. There are exceptions, like pairing drier robust beers with sweet chocolates.
Throw all of the rules out the window and experiment with contrasting and complimentary pairings. Match foods with complimentary flavors, or try contrasting them and create a slew of unique results.
For those of you who are bound to the wine pairing school of thought, think of ale as red wine and lager as white wine. Hoppy beers can also be used in place of a pairing that calls for an acidic wine. Though it honestly doesn't matter, these tips might help you to convert your taste buds over to beer- or those of a friend over to beer.
Taste is very subjective and what works for one person might not work for another. If it tastes good to you, then go for it. However, also be open to suggestions, as these tend to come with some knowledge and possible palate enlightenment.
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