Michigan Brewer Odd Side Ales Citra Pale Ale Closer To Bottling?

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  1. MichPaul

    MichPaul Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Michigan

    Sorry I don't have more information on this, but it seems that Odd Side Ales in Grand Haven Michigan is getting closer to bottling their Citra Pale Ale. All they have released so far is their label. I am so pumped for this! Spectacular brew!
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    #1 MichPaul, Feb 18, 2013
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  2. tectactoe

    tectactoe Pooh-Bah (2,386) Mar 20, 2012 Michigan
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    Great news. I've only had a few Odd Side brews (Citra PA, a Pineapple PA, Peanut Butter Cup Stout, Dutch Chocolate), but they've all been very good. Hopefully they start bottling more stuff!
     
    #2 tectactoe, Feb 18, 2013
  3. dbc5

    dbc5 Savant (1,117) Jun 18, 2009 Arizona

    I've been very impressed by Oddside. This is great news.
     
    #3 dbc5, Feb 18, 2013
  4. MichPaul

    MichPaul Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Michigan

    Yeah, a while ago they posted a pic showing them working on bottling, but it said they were doing a Bourbon Barrel Aged CPA. I had the BBCPA at the brewery, and really liked it, but doesn't give you the Citra Fix of the regular CPA. Either one would be great to be able to find in your local store though!
     
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  5. camil1mj

    camil1mj Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2010 Michigan

    I have a keg of this stuff right now. So good. Great beer to satisfy my Zombie Dust craving in between FFF trips. Having access to bottles might just eliminate the need to grab ZD when passing through Indiana altogether.
     
    #5 camil1mj, Feb 18, 2013
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  6. FATC1TY

    FATC1TY Pooh-Bah (2,564) Feb 12, 2012 Georgia
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    Yum. I will have to find me a mule for that stuff.

    I have a clone recipe for it. Most balanced tasty beer, I must say!
     
    #6 FATC1TY, Feb 18, 2013
  7. deuce9259

    deuce9259 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2011 Ohio

    Eliminate Zombie Dust you say...now I'm intrigued haha. Whats the distribution like on their brews?
     
    #7 deuce9259, Feb 18, 2013
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  8. camil1mj

    camil1mj Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2010 Michigan

    They haven't ever distributed bottles. Only time they have bottled anything it has been released at the brewery.
     
    #8 camil1mj, Feb 18, 2013
  9. deuce9259

    deuce9259 Initiate (0) Dec 28, 2011 Ohio

    Gotcha. I rarely make it up that far...but I may have a little extra time while attending the KBS release.
     
    #9 deuce9259, Feb 18, 2013
  10. camil1mj

    camil1mj Initiate (0) Oct 4, 2010 Michigan

    Not sure what they will do with Citra. It would be cool if they distributed it. A stop by the brewery will be worth it for sure though.
     
    #10 camil1mj, Feb 18, 2013
  11. miwestcoaster

    miwestcoaster Grand Pooh-Bah (3,981) Jan 19, 2013 Michigan
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    How does this Citra PA compare with Sucks for taste (I am reading it is not a dipa)? I am ok with it being better. Support local!
     
    #11 miwestcoaster, Feb 18, 2013
  12. robhbest

    robhbest Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2012 Michigan

    I'll still buy it by the growler, its that good
     
    #12 robhbest, Feb 18, 2013
  13. jacob4999

    jacob4999 Initiate (0) Dec 9, 2008 Michigan

    Anyway you could share that clone recipe with me? BM me if you will. Thanks!
     
    #13 jacob4999, Feb 18, 2013
  14. kdmcguire10

    kdmcguire10 Initiate (0) Jul 15, 2011 Michigan

    I agree. It's a pretty nice substitute for ZD. The Barrel Aged Version is really great too.
     
    #14 kdmcguire10, Feb 19, 2013
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  15. MichPaul

    MichPaul Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Michigan

    Just so you're clear that they have not bottled their CPA yet. They are just getting closer to doing so. As with anything, if you are going to make the trip to Odd Side Ales, call before you go and find out if they have CPA on tap. If so, you could have a taste of it, then get a growler to go! So worth it! it's about a 45min drive from Founders to Odd Side.
    Totally different beer. If you have ever had Zombie Dust I would compare it more to that. I like Zombie Dust just a touch more, but only by a thread. If you have never had Zombie Dust... Sorry... :slight_smile:
     
    #15 MichPaul, Feb 19, 2013
  16. miwestcoaster

    miwestcoaster Grand Pooh-Bah (3,981) Jan 19, 2013 Michigan
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    I will be on the look out for some ZD and Odd Side CPA. That's what makes BA fun!
     
    #16 miwestcoaster, Feb 19, 2013
  17. AxesandAnchors

    AxesandAnchors Initiate (0) Nov 21, 2012 Oregon

    ISO!!!
     
    #17 AxesandAnchors, Feb 19, 2013
  18. VerticalLiturgical

    VerticalLiturgical Initiate (0) Jul 21, 2012 Illinois

    wonder if this will make it on their production schedule when they start bottling in May/June.
     
    #18 VerticalLiturgical, Mar 8, 2013
  19. founder26

    founder26 Initiate (0) Sep 9, 2009 Michigan

    pretty sure it will...
     
    #19 founder26, Mar 8, 2013
  20. MarcatGSB

    MarcatGSB Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2011 Michigan

    Logistical question...Don't flame me, it's something I've been thinking about and wondered if anyone else agrees:

    How is this small brewery with very little buying power in a very stiff market, going to be able to get Citra hops in such supply to bottle this beer and distribute? I know they haven't announced they will distro, blah blah. Just some mind wandering thoughts.
    I've been impressed that they have been able to keep up with their keg supply...I keep tabs, as I look at Imperial Beverages keg report weekly, and if they are out, it only lasts for a week, and then they have 30 more 50L kegs or so. I'm intrigued.
     
    #20 MarcatGSB, Mar 8, 2013
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