Old Chub - Scottish Style Ale - Oskar Blues Brewing Company

idResponse

North Carolina

3.78/5  rDev -5.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Back in 2010 I reviewed this beer and did not like it. I have since grown accustomed to scotch ales and have had the chance to branch out and try more.

This has become a favorite of mine, not just for the scotch ale category but overall. At the store I work at, it has my face in front of it. I think I may be the only one buying it...

So what! I really dig this stuff! If you want a quote to give out, here's one for you:

"It's like malt liquor for gentlemen!"

It looks like a cake of Pops Bass Bow Rosin. It smells like someone started an oak fire with some fine scotch whisky. It tastes best well chilled but works fine under room temperatures. It feels like you're drinking suds filled syrup.

I've had better scotch ales, but this one comes in six packs of cans for ten bucks a pop. That's a fantastic deal when it weighs in at 8% and is easy to chug.

That said, I've grown the scope of my palate and learned to embrace the Scotch Ale. I recommend you try this beer.

Serving type: can

07-24-2010 09:41:15 | More by idResponse

Michaeldmanley

Texas

4/5  rDev -0.2%

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Oboogie

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -0.2%

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georgiaboy8686

Maryland

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-17-2013 03:01:41 | More by georgiaboy8686

jbaker67

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-16-2013 23:34:32 | More by jbaker67

Davit

Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-16-2013 21:24:31 | More by Davit

barneysdad

Pennsylvania

3.25/5  rDev -19%

06-16-2013 20:48:14 | More by barneysdad

sanitarium16

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-16-2013 15:50:50 | More by sanitarium16

nmatch

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-15-2013 03:55:16 | More by nmatch

crob3888

California

4.5/5  rDev +12.2%

06-13-2013 18:54:36 | More by crob3888

RummyRedbeard

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-13-2013 01:46:55 | More by RummyRedbeard

eagle55

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -6.5%

06-13-2013 00:19:15 | More by eagle55

JMUbrewz

Virginia

3.75/5  rDev -6.5%

06-12-2013 19:31:08 | More by JMUbrewz

I_BYE_MI_BEER

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -6.5%

06-12-2013 18:30:21 | More by I_BYE_MI_BEER

Brew33

Ohio

3.5/5  rDev -12.7%

06-12-2013 18:24:14 | More by Brew33

Wamba

Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-12-2013 02:30:22 | More by Wamba

Danobold

Texas

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-11-2013 02:21:49 | More by Danobold

BKBassist

New York

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-10-2013 23:18:05 | More by BKBassist

JT99125

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-10-2013 14:15:37 | More by JT99125

backphish

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -12.7%

06-10-2013 02:45:00 | More by backphish

Devinph

California

4.5/5  rDev +12.2%

06-10-2013 01:41:22 | More by Devinph

RonaldTheriot

Louisiana

4/5  rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Oskar Blues Old Chub has a thick, creamy, beige head, lots of splotchy lacing, and a semi-clear, rust color. Aroma is of rich, smokey, sweet, fruity malts, and the flavor is of roasted, fruity barley malt, sweet, brown bread crust, and some caramel. Mouthfeel is medium to heavy and slick, and Oskar Blues Old Chub finishes wet, rich, and decently drinkable. The alcohol is not present in the taste, but shows up in one’s body (warmth) as the beer is drank down. Overall, this is nice, and I highly recommend it.

RJT

Serving type: can

06-09-2013 15:06:07 | More by RonaldTheriot

bizzy54

Wisconsin

4.5/5  rDev +12.2%

06-09-2013 01:20:11 | More by bizzy54

Hanby

Michigan

4.1/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A: Pours a deep, dark, almost opaque brown. It foamed up a bit, settling to two fingers of tan head, then a thin lace, sticking to the sides of the glass.

S: Rich chocolate, caramel, and cream. There’s some smokiness in there, probably from the peat malt. The higher alcohol presence is detectable on the nose, as well.

T: The sweet, rich malt was the first taste I noticed. Following that were the big, creamy flavors of caramel and butterscotch, then deep flavors of dark chocolate and coffee. Smoky peat and sweet malt are there all throughout. My wife (who is not a big beer fan) had a taste and pointed out some cola flavor. It’s an excellently balanced beer; the flavors mingle and elude.

M: This is a very smooth ale. For a deep, dark beer, Old Chub has a relatively light mouthfeel. I tend to be overwhelmed by the thick, heavy feel of most stouts (something I want to overcome,) so Old Chub’s lighter feel was welcome. The carbonation is somewhat low, and the higher alcohol presence brings a warming feel.

O: Old Chub lives up to the hype. Wow, this was a great beer. It’s rich and flavorful, but still smooth and very drinkable.

Serving type: can

06-08-2013 01:55:34 | More by Hanby

MDF

Virginia

4/5  rDev -0.2%

06-08-2013 00:07:19 | More by MDF