USA: Odell Brewing celebrates Small Batch Beers and American Craft Beer Week with 2,000 beer enthusiasts

Odell Brewing and approximately 2,000 beer enthusiasts celebrated American Craft Beer Week with 19 Odell Brewing small batch and classic style beers, according to company’s press release, May 31.

The 1st Annual Odell Brewing Small Batch Beer Festival recognized the passion and innovation of small batch beer recipes designed and brewed on the five barrel pilot system. Quick Wit, Hybrid, Doyle Bock, Wheat Wine and Bowser’s Bitter were just a few of the beers that featured the flavor and diversity of small batch brewing.

“It was a pleasure to see the Colorado community enjoying the diversity of beers at our Small Batch Block Party,” said Brendan McGivney, Odell Production Manager. “The planning and creation of new and exciting brews on our Pilot System was the highlight of the festival. We are already talking about what we want to unveil for next year's event.”

The Small Batch Beer Festival brought together beer enthusiasts, 19 innovative Odell ales and lagers, three live bands, mountains of complimentary BBQ and freshly baked pizza, and a spirit of community.

If you missed out this year, mark your calendar for Saturday, May 31st, 2008…the 2nd Annual Odell Brewing Small Batch Beer Festival

Odell Brewing is an award winning brewery, nationally and internationally: 2007 Australian International
Beer Awards – silver medal for 90 Shilling, silver medal for Cutthroat Porter, silver medal for Easy Street Wheat and bronze medal for 5 Barrel Pale Ale. 2006 Great American Beer Festival – gold medal for 5 Barrel Pale Ale, 2006 North American Beer Festival - silver medal for Cutthroat Porter and a bronze medal for 90 Shilling.