Odell Sippin' Pretty 6Pk

Odell Sippin' Pretty 6Pk is a fruited sour ale from Odell Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado, packaged as a six-pack of 12 oz cans at 4.5% ABV. This striking, deep-pink sour earned a 97-point score in a blind taste test conducted by BJCP-certified judges for Craft Beer & Brewing Magazine, placing it among the most highly regarded examples of the style.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.5%  |  Origin: Fort Collins, Colorado  |  Style: Fruited Sour Ale  |  Brewery: Odell Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

Odell Brewing Company was founded in 1989 in Fort Collins, Colorado, and remains one of the state's most respected independent craft breweries. Sippin' Pretty is brewed with a base of American hops and a touch of crystal malt, then loaded with açai, guava, and elderberry. The defining production choice is the addition of Himalayan pink sea salt, which tempers the fruit acidity and rounds out the tartness into a smoothie-like softness rather than a sharp pucker. Odell's proprietary house yeast strain drives the fermentation, contributing to a clean, sessionable body at just 4.5% ABV.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Guava leads immediately, bright and tropical, followed by a biscuity malt undertone. Subtle berry notes — elderberry and açai — round out the nose without overwhelming the fruit-forward character.

Taste: The entry is tropical and lush with prominent guava, transitioning at mid-palate to elderberry tang and a gentle açai sweetness. As the sip develops, a delicate whisper of Himalayan salt emerges toward the back, balancing the fruit and keeping the tartness mild rather than aggressive. There is virtually no perceptible bitterness.

Finish: Short to medium in length, clean and refreshing with lingering tropical fruit. The salt acts as a palate cleanser, making each sip feel reset and inviting.

How to Drink Sippin' Pretty

Serve chilled in a tulip glass or straight from the can on a warm afternoon — the low ABV and balanced tartness make it a natural session beer. Sippin' Pretty also works well in beer cocktails: try it in a Berliner Shandy topped with fresh lemonade for amplified citrus brightness; in a Beer Margarita blended with tequila and lime, where the guava and salt mirror a classic margarita's structure; or in a Radler mixed with grapefruit soda to lean further into the tropical character.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts and warm-weather afternoon sessions
• Introducing sour-curious friends to the fruited sour style
• Pairing with light summer meals like fish tacos or grain bowls
• Adding variety to a craft beer tasting lineup

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Sippin' Pretty taste like? Sippin' Pretty delivers bright guava and elderberry fruit with mild tartness, balanced by a subtle Himalayan pink salt note that creates a smooth, refreshing finish rather than a sharp sour bite.

How does Sippin' Pretty compare to Dogfish Head SeaQuench Ale? Both are session sours that incorporate salt and fruit, but Sippin' Pretty leans heavier into tropical berry flavors from açai, guava, and elderberry at 4.5% ABV, while SeaQuench Ale (4.9% ABV) blends lime peel, black lime, and sea salt across a kolsch-gose-Berliner weisse hybrid base for a more citrus-forward, mineral profile.

Is Sippin' Pretty good for beginners? Yes — the mild tartness, fruity sweetness, and low 4.5% ABV make it one of the most approachable fruited sours on the market, particularly for drinkers who find traditional sour ales too aggressive.

Where is Sippin' Pretty made? Sippin' Pretty is brewed by Odell Brewing Company at their brewery in Fort Collins, Colorado, a city widely considered one of America's top craft beer destinations.

What foods pair well with Sippin' Pretty? Fish tacos benefit from the guava and salt echoing classic accompaniments. Grilled shrimp pairs well with the tropical fruit notes. Fresh goat cheese salads complement the mild tartness. Berry desserts like a mixed-berry cobbler mirror the açai and elderberry flavors. Spicy Thai dishes find a refreshing counterpoint in the beer's clean, fruity body.

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

Is Sippin' Pretty worth the price? Sippin' Pretty positions as a mid-range craft six-pack and delivers strong value given its distinctive fruit blend, sessionable ABV, and consistent quality — a 97-point blind-tasting score from BJCP judges underscores its quality relative to its accessible price tier.

Why Sippin' Pretty?

The Himalayan pink sea salt addition is more than a gimmick — it structurally changes the drinking experience by softening acidity and extending drinkability in a way that few fruited sours achieve at this price point. The 97-point score from BJCP-certified judges in a Craft Beer & Brewing blind tasting speaks to genuine craft quality, not just marketing appeal. At 4.5% ABV, the beer also occupies a genuinely sessionable space that many fruit-loaded sours miss by pushing alcohol higher. For a fruited sour that balances complexity with easy drinkability, Sippin' Pretty remains one of the most reliable options from one of Colorado's most established independent breweries.