Ten FIDY - Oskar Blues Brewing Company

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rAvg: 4.37
pDev: 9.38%
Reviews: 1992
Hads: 2188

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Oskar Blues Brewing Company

Style | ABV
Russian Imperial Stout | 10.50% ABV

Availability: Fall. can (1737), on-tap (147), bottle (88), growler (13), nitro-tap (5), nitro-bottle (1), cask (1).

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Reviews by Neorebel:

Neorebel

New Jersey

4.53/5 rDev +3.7%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

And now, for my Ten Fidy review... I have been waiting a long time to try this beer! It looks perfect... nearly opaque cola-colored syrup flows out of the can as a cascade of bubbles comes to a very frothy, tan colored head. The head later recedes, but stays put at about 1/2" tall. It sticks nicely to the side of the glass. The beer looks like an espresso, which is very pleasing to me.
The aroma is very vibrant, with wonderful dark fruits, such as raisins, dark chocolate, fresh coffee, grains, and smokiness. There is a zesty hint of some sort of citrus fruit tucked away in there somewhere, too. Now for the first sip... after a big mouthful I pause to take in just how rich and overwhelming this is! It's like a mouthful of devil's food cake. I actually pick up very sweet cherries initially, before the roasted, doughy chocolate and espresso flavors wash over it. Still, in the finish the cherries and bittersweet hops sneak out for a second. As the beer coats my mouth and goes down, it is very warming with the alcohol presence very apparent. Although being full-bodied is an understatement here as well, I can't put it down. One of the best stouts I've ever had. Not for those who are intimidated by very big beers.

Serving type: bottle

12-05-2012 03:10:25 | More by Neorebel

More User Reviews:

RDW

Nebraska

4.75/5 rDev +8.7%

06-19-2013 04:21:23 | More by RDW

nesarebad

Pennsylvania

4.5/5 rDev +3%

06-19-2013 03:45:07 | More by nesarebad

cofeeguru

Minnesota

4.5/5 rDev +3%

06-19-2013 02:24:58 | More by cofeeguru

taylor714914

Pennsylvania

3.75/5 rDev -14.2%

06-18-2013 23:09:35 | More by taylor714914

Jacob007

New Hampshire

4.5/5 rDev +3%

06-18-2013 16:31:22 | More by Jacob007

b2611

Pennsylvania

4.25/5 rDev -2.7%

06-18-2013 14:30:48 | More by b2611

gillagorilla

Maryland

4.2/5 rDev -3.9%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

12 oz. can poured into a Flying Dog goblet

A: Pitch black with a thick and strong mocha head. The head lasts for a bit on the initial pour but recedes quickly afterwards.

S: Strong, sweet malty smell with burnt roasty notes. I also get some black licorice I think. It smells delicious.

T: It has a nice full taste that isn't too thick but a nice burnt malted roasted sweetness. Not too many notes here, just tastes good. Full malt character that has a just right amount of sweetness. You can taste a bit of the alcohol, but it seems to just be a part of the malt and sweetness of the stout.

M: Quite smooth with only a tiny bit of carbonation, that is very subtle. You are kind of left wanting a bit more. Just the right amount of viscosity.

O: This is a great stout and it is a steal at its price, abv, and convenience (since it is in a can). I wonder how this tastes with a bit of aging. I don't see too much changing, since it isn't too complex and the alcohol is very subtle and seems a part of the flavor profile.

Serving type: can

06-17-2013 02:51:51 | More by gillagorilla

ubenumber2

Arkansas

4.8/5 rDev +9.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Poured from can into a tulip , pitch black brew with a beautiful deep tan head that sticks around with tons of lacing

The smell is sweet and malty with hints of sweet chocolate in the background , makes my mouth water

Heavy mouth on this beer , just the right amount of carbonation , perfect for the style

Taste is just about perfect for the style. The heavy malt flavor comes in forward with some sweet chocolate flavors and a small hint of coffee. Just bitter enough with just enough carbonation

Overall , this is a wonderful stout , Oskar Blues continues to blow me away with their beers , this one is no different , to me just about the perfect imperial stout

Serving type: can

06-16-2013 23:33:54 | More by ubenumber2

unclejazz

New York

4.25/5 rDev -2.7%

06-16-2013 02:57:59 | More by unclejazz

yokken

Minnesota

4.5/5 rDev +3%

06-15-2013 23:56:00 | More by yokken

Hoptron_3000

Australia

4.75/5 rDev +8.7%

06-15-2013 20:26:31 | More by Hoptron_3000

MPSTARR

Florida

3.75/5 rDev -14.2%

06-15-2013 18:12:07 | More by MPSTARR

da_beers

New Jersey

4.46/5 rDev +2.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

A - pours a midnight black with a gorgeous chocolatey brown bubbly head that dissipates quickly. The brown and black look great together.

S - chocolate and toffee hit huge. Espresso notes on the finish as well, smell is superb, I want to bathe in it. So huge on the nose.

T - wave of flavor across the palate. Starts with the toffee and caramel, then goes to the mocha espresso that warms on the way down. It is a bit boozy, however, it's one slight knock.

M - full flavor and full bodied. Sandwich in every can on this guy. Warming and smooth, almost silky.

O - great imperial stout. Only thing is that its slightly boozy, but you have to expect that with 10.5%. Overall delicious and amazing.

Serving type: can

06-15-2013 12:45:54 | More by da_beers