Odell Brewing Celebrates the Return of ‘Friek’

09 Oct 2015 --- Fort Collins, CO. – At the end of October, Odell Brewing will celebrate the release of its Kriek-Framboise hybrid Lambic-style ale. Using a solera process, Friek is brewed with Colorado cherries, aged and soured in oak barrels and then blended. Fresh raspberries are added to the brew just prior to the blend.

“This brew’s gorgeously tart and funky from start to end, with rich cherry and sparkling raspberry fruitiness throughout,” said Erica Reitz, editor of DRAFT Magazine. “We love how the interplay of fruit and wild character is impeccable and complex, but the finish is simple and clean.”

Friek will be available throughout the brewery’s eleven state distribution footprint this fall. Odell Brewing will celebrate the return of the beer with a Friek-y Friday party in the Tap Room on October 30. Guests can enjoy samples of the beer, live music, and prizes for the best costumes.

About Odell Brewing:

Founded in 1989, Odell Brewing was started by Doug Odell, his wife Wynne, and his sister Corkie. Today, the culture of family and collaboration still thrives fostering a brewery full of beer-centric people. It is this passion for beer that inspires Odell Brewing to create quality, hand-crafted, innovative brews. As a regional craft brewery, Odell Brewing is committed to serving the communities in which it distributes by minimizing its environmental impact, sourcing local raw materials, and through its charitable giving program known as Odell Outreach. Odell Brewing is employee owned and was named a “Best Company to Work For” in 2013 by ColoradoBiz Magazine and is an award winning brewery, nationally and internationally: 2014 World Beer Cup – gold for Runoff, 2013 Great American Beer Festival – gold medal for 5 Barrel Pale Ale, 2012 Brewers Association Recognition Award, 2011 Great American Beer Festival – gold medal for Friek, 2008 World Beer Cup – gold for IPA. 2007 Great American Beer Festival – gold medal for IPA.