Review – Oskar Blues Dale’s Pale Ale

An all time favorite that was introduced to me over 3000 miles away from Lyons, CO, in Portland, ME.  I was amazed at the flavor that came out of this can.  Oskar Blues seems like a must stop by place on the way to the Great American Beer Festival.

Oskar Blues – Dale’s Pale Ale – 12oz can poured into a New Belgium beer glass.  6.5% abv.

Appearance: A murky burnt orange with a fluffy, big white head.  Leaves spotty lace, and has not much carbonation in the body.

Taste: Fruity, yet bitter hops fill your mouth.  Malts are very present and close to a cinnamon or honey graham cracker.  Finishes with some refreshing lemony hp, but stas in check with the sweet malt.  Other fruits are present such as mango and pineapple.

Mouthfeel: A bit sticky for a Pale Ale.  The hops stay in your mouth long after the sip.  A bit puckering.

Overall: One of the best beers I have ever had.  It must be poured into a glass.  It becomes a completely different beast once taken out of its cage.  This beer blurs the lines between a Pale and an India Pale Ale.

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