Odell Drumroll 6Pk

Odell Drumroll Hazy Pale Ale 6Pk is an unfiltered hazy pale ale from Fort Collins, Colorado, packaged as a six-pack at 5.3% ABV. Scored 89/100 by Beer & Brewing Magazine, Drumroll delivers intensely tropical hop character without any fruit or juice additions — the flavor comes entirely from hops selected fresh each harvest.

Quick Facts: ABV: 5.3%  |  IBU: 42  |  Origin: Fort Collins, Colorado  |  Style: Hazy Pale Ale  |  Brewery: Odell Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

Odell Brewing Company, founded in 1989 in Fort Collins, Colorado, is one of the state's pioneering independent craft breweries. Drumroll is an unfiltered American pale ale built around a distinctive annual tradition: the brewing team selects what they consider the "rock-star hops of the harvest" each year, meaning the hop bill shifts based on crop quality and seasonal standouts. This approach gives each batch a slightly different personality while maintaining Drumroll's signature tropical-forward profile, all supported by a soft, grainy malt backbone that lets the hops remain the clear focal point.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Green and yellow tropical fruit — melon, pineapple, ripe mango — lead the nose with a strong herbal backbone underneath. A thread of citrus zest and light spice rounds out the aromatics.

Taste: Citrus arrives first on the palate, followed quickly by juicy peach and grapefruit at mid-palate. A soft, subtly sweet malt character provides structure without competing with the hops, while earthy, grassy notes add complexity beneath the tropical fruit. The body reads medium, leaner than the haze might suggest, keeping the beer highly drinkable at 42 IBUs.

Finish: Delicately bitter with lingering notes of pineapple, pine, and slightly toasted breadiness. The finish is clean and measured, inviting another sip without residual sweetness.

How to Drink Drumroll

Drumroll is best served cold, around 40–45°F, in a tulip glass or shaker pint to let its aromatic hop oils open up fully. It drinks exceptionally well on its own as a sessionable warm-weather beer. For a Radler, combine it with fresh lemonade — the tropical hops amplify the citrus beautifully. In a Beer-mosa, Drumroll's mango and peach notes blend naturally with orange juice for a brunch option with genuine depth. A Michelada works well here too, as the soft malt and citrus-forward hops complement tomato, lime, and hot sauce without clashing.

Best For

• Introducing hop-curious drinkers to hazy pale ales without overwhelming bitterness
• Backyard cookouts and summer gatherings where sessionability matters
• Pairing with grilled foods where tropical hop character can complement char and spice
• Stocking a fridge for craft beer fans who prefer fruit-forward styles without added juice

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Drumroll taste like? Drumroll leads with juicy tropical fruit — peach, mango, pineapple, and grapefruit — supported by a soft, grainy malt sweetness and delicate bitterness. Earthy, herbal hop notes add complexity beneath the fruit-forward profile.

How does Drumroll compare to Sierra Nevada Pale Ale? Both share a solid malt backbone, but Drumroll is unfiltered and leans more tropical and fruit-forward, while Sierra Nevada Pale Ale presents a more classic, piney, resinous hop character with firmer bitterness. Drumroll's haze and softer mouthfeel give it a more modern pale ale profile compared to Sierra Nevada's West Coast roots.

Is Drumroll good for beginners? Yes — at 5.3% ABV and 42 IBUs, Drumroll sits in an approachable range where the tropical hop flavors are prominent but the bitterness remains restrained, making it an excellent gateway into hazy and hop-forward styles.

Where is Drumroll made? Drumroll is brewed by Odell Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado, a city along the Front Range known as one of America's most concentrated craft brewing regions.

What foods pair well with Drumroll? Grilled chicken or fish tacos match the tropical hop notes naturally. Spicy Thai dishes like pad thai benefit from the beer's soft malt sweetness tempering heat. A charcuterie board with mild cheeses lets the fruit-forward hops shine. Citrus-dressed salads echo the grapefruit and melon character. Pulled pork with a tangy vinegar-based sauce contrasts well against the juicy hop profile.

What sizes does Drumroll come in? Drumroll is widely available in six-packs of 12 oz cans, which is the standard retail format for this beer.

Is Drumroll worth the price? Drumroll positions as an accessible, everyday craft pale ale — priced competitively within the hazy pale ale category and delivering complexity that punches above many beers in the same tier, particularly given its 89/100 score from Beer & Brewing Magazine.

Why Drumroll?

Drumroll's defining quality is its annually rotating hop selection, where Odell's brewers choose the best-performing hop varieties from each year's harvest. This means the beer evolves subtly from year to year while maintaining its tropical, fruit-driven identity — all achieved without any fruit or juice additions. That 89/100 from Beer & Brewing Magazine and over 63,000 ratings on Untappd at 3.7/5 confirm consistent quality across batches. For drinkers who want genuine hop complexity in a sessionable, unfiltered pale ale from one of Colorado's most respected independent breweries, Drumroll earns serious consideration.