Here’s a big new package from Odell Brewing called Shenanigans Oak aged Crimson Ale. This BIG 9.1% ABV brew will be packaged in 750ml bottles. This crimson ale was aged in oak and fermented with Brett yeast…and Odell calls it their “ode to the happy accident, shenanigans was just too good not to share.”
Update 2/18/2012: Courtesy of Odell’s Facebook page…Odell Brewing has just packaged up Shenanigans. “Destined for another adventure, this delightful crimson ale is aged in oak with just a touch of Brettanomyces. The subtle Brett tartness balances the rich amber malt with hints of dried fruit and light citrus. 9.1% ABV.” A brewery rep said that bottles will be available in late March. When asked about similarities to Woodcut #3, “this Crimson was actually a different recipe we found when doing test batches for Woodcut No. 3.” Oh, and the Brett component, too…
Update 3/9/2012:
Fort Collins, CO. – On March 24, 2012, Odell Brewing will release Shenanigans Oak Aged Crimson Ale, the brewery’s latest Big Bottle offering.
Shenanigans is a ruby colored brew that was aged in oak barrels with just a touch of Brettanomyces. The subtle Brett character offers a hint of tartness to complement the rich malts. Toasted oak and vanilla fill the nose, and a touch of dried cherry plays with the light citrus hop flavor.
“When we develop a new beer, we experiment with a variety of recipes and test batches on our five barrel Pilot Brewing system,” said pilot & barrel aged beer manager, Brent Cordle. “Sometimes, these recipes take on a life of their own becoming a new project. Shenanigans was one such brew, and we all agreed it needed to be shared.”
A tribute to the “happy accident,” the brew boasts a limerick on its label: There once was a mischievous brew, with a beautiful crimson like hue. We had one and had one again, and we called it Shenanigans. Then we brewed a batch up just for you. Odell Brewing will kick off the release with a Tap Room celebration on March 24th featuring samples of the beer, local food, live music, and a limerick contest.
Shenanigans is available in 750ml cork and cage finished bottles and will be distributed throughout the brewery’s ten state distributor region.
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