Odyssey Brew Co
Microbrewery in Whitbourne, Herefordshire, England ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ
Established in 2014
Closed in 2024
Contact
Brockhampton Brewery, Whitbourne, WR6 5SH, England
Description
Odyssey is a small family run brewery established in the rural surrounds of a National Trust estate in Herefordshire in 2014. We brew in a building that is at least 400 years old but our beers are modern and forward looking.
Because we are small, independent and committed to staying that way, we focus primarily on only two styles of beer - hop forward (of any colour) and big, indulgent stouts, with the occasional Barley Wine thrown in for good measure. Our hoppy beers are unfined and hazy but we seek to retain some bitterness and drinkability - East Coast brews with a West Coast vibe.
All of our beer is produced for keg or can.
Because we are small, independent and committed to staying that way, we focus primarily on only two styles of beer - hop forward (of any colour) and big, indulgent stouts, with the occasional Barley Wine thrown in for good measure. Our hoppy beers are unfined and hazy but we seek to retain some bitterness and drinkability - East Coast brews with a West Coast vibe.
All of our beer is produced for keg or can.
7.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Hazy amber, bitter citrus aroma. Malt, grapefruit, hop and a slightly sour tangy aftertaste. Could go it a bit cooler but itโs nice.
Tried
on 05 Aug 2016
at 11:33
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle from The Beerhive. Hazy amber body with a medium off-white head. Steady carbonation. Good lacing. Aroma of caramel, orange and tea. Flavour of marmalade, blood orange and pine. Medium body with a smooth, oily texture. Soft fizz. Orangey and moreish. Nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Jul 2016
at 11:54
7/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle shared on Level 42 27/07/2016. Many thanks to Leighton for this one . A mahogany brown coloured pour with a lasting thin light tan head. Aroma is caramac bar, sweet refresher, citrus, pineapple, banana. Flavour is composed of, brown bready malts, weird peach melba, apricot, vanilla. Palate is soft carbonation, medium sweet. Mango. Not sure about this one.
Tried
from Bottle
on 30 Jul 2016
at 07:06
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 6
Bottle from The Beerhive. Dark brown body with a medium beige head. Faint lacing. Aroma of ash, coffee, Twiglets, coconut and wood. Flavour of dark chocolate, orange and bitter, ashy malts. Medium body with a dry, powdery texture. Light fizz. Less sweet and juicy than expected.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Jul 2016
at 16:15
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle from The Beerhive. Hazy bronze body with a thin white head that fades. Lively fizz. Very faint lacing. Aroma of orange pith, hay and menthol. Flavour of clementine, minerals, grape skin and pear drops. Thin body with an oily mouthfeel. Light fizz. Surprisingly thin, and lacks the expected hop punch.
Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Jul 2016
at 15:16
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle from The Beerhive. Golden body with a light haze and a medium white head. Steady carbonation. Faint lacing. Aroma of grapefruit, sliced tomatoes and orange. Flavour of peach, peanut shell and grapefruit. Medium body with an oily mouthfeel. Soft fizz. Delightfully clean and hoppy. Great beer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Jul 2016
at 16:20
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 6
Texture 8
Overall 7
Can at Level 42, thanks to LKS, 27/07/16. Dark mahogany brown with a decent khaki head. Nose is fruity berries, blood orange, toasted malt, burnt jammy esters, strawberries. Taste comprises light charr, toasted brown sugars, cocoa rub, red berry esters, spice, toffee. Medium bodied, fine carbonation, semi drying close with a light hopped up finale. Decent enough CDA.
Tried
from Can
on 27 Jul 2016
at 15:02
6.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle shared in London - picked up at Hop Locker. The nose has some rindy citrus, burnt pine, faint cocoa. Light sweet flavour with floral hops, dry cocoa, light roast, earth, toasty bread. Light bodied with average carbonation. Dry finish with more floral and piney hops, further earth, dry cocoa, orange peel. Enjoyable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jul 2016
at 14:59
7/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle thanks to Leighton. It pours black with a small tan head. The aroma is rich roasted, creamy, chocolate, cacao nibs, Terryโs chocolate orange and tangerine. The taste is rich roasted malt, ash, charred wood, dull burnt notes, orange peel, kumquat, soapy citrus, piney and varnish with a dry, ashy finish. Medium body and average carbonation. Not bad.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jul 2016
at 14:57
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle. Beer Central, Sheffield. Very hazy gold. Thin, messy, sticky, white head. Nose has minty, toffee malts. Pungent, pissy citra. Notes of ripe melon. Some candied peel. Taste is citrusy, oily bitter. Some minty sweetness. Ripe, rich mouthfeel. Soft carbonation. Finish is long, ripe, citrusy bitter. Big IPA. Tasty as you like, but a little rich and sweet for me. Could easy manage another, mind.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Jul 2016
at 14:11