Odell Solarized Yuzu Double IPA

Odell Solarized Yuzu Double IPA.

8.2 % ABV, 60 IBU. Odell Brewing, Fort Collins, CO. 

Who doesn't love turtles? Or, turtles reaching their necks out to greet the sun? Or, wait, is he going for that yuzu fruit, is that it? 

Clouded, if but lightly, bright golden color, slim white head. 

In the nose: sweet, fruity, not too overt bitterness. Pleasing. Intriguing. 

In the mouth: Big, juicy fruit attack at the start, with hop bitterness coming in from behind. I am not familiar with the yuzu fruit and therefore cannot determine what exact properties it delivers to this beer. It's slightly sweet and juicy/tasty, that I can say. Bitterness is kept at bay, malt is perfect for balance. Alcohol slowly creeps in. Citrus flavor continues unabated. Very tasty, quite delightful. 

I enjoy the drawings on the labels of Odell beers so much that I forgot how much I detest the back side. Here goes: wait. I can't just swipe it off of Untappd. It only says: "Double IPA with Yuzu fruit." I don't want to have to type it out after reading the label. Let's try the website. Ah, perfect, here it is: 

Slow down, soak up the sun and get Solarized. The Western painted turtle inspired us to create Solarized Yuzu Double IPA. Featuring the exotic Yuzu fruit, characterized by a zippy grapefruit-like flavor with notes of mandarin orange and lemon zest, we carefully crafted a citrus-foward Double IPA that’s certain to shine a light.

You know what, that wasn't so bad. Moderate usage of punning. Although I do wonder, did they really think about a turtle and decide to make a beer after such contemplation?