GUBNA Imperial IPA - Oskar Blues Brewing Company

Rbald42

Montana

3.83/5  rDev +1.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3

A- Pours a nice orange golden color with a quickly receding head. Bits of lace around the glass but nothing special.

S- Intense citrus and orange peel with some pineapple and hints of pine. This beer smells wonderful. Its a blast to your nose and it's the best part of the beer for me.

T- Strong herbal bite up front, bitter floral hops with some thick malt sweetness. I got a medicinal flavor and a bit of cloying sweetness that wasn't as pleasant. The flavor stays in the palate for quite some time and I start to taste some orange peel. The alcohol is certainly present in this one, phenols all up in yo nasal cavities!

M- Heavy, creamy feeling. I think the carbonation is a bit harsh. Again, this one coats and stays in your mouth for quite a while.

D- Average drinkability. Would I drink this again, for sure. Would I keep it in my stable? probably not. It's a very good beer but the high ABV sure is noticeable and I'd probably take a Dale's over this most days of the week.

Serving type: can

04-08-2010 02:28:31 | More by Rbald42

Phillyz

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-22-2013 21:38:20 | More by Phillyz

scottyu27

Virginia

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-22-2013 13:14:12 | More by scottyu27

InspectorBob

New Jersey

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-21-2013 20:19:54 | More by InspectorBob

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-21-2013 17:53:47 | More by johntfox

dfillius

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-21-2013 11:13:28 | More by dfillius

dmueller

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-20-2013 02:39:28 | More by dmueller

buzzy

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-19-2013 21:25:59 | More by buzzy

afrokaze

California

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-18-2013 22:08:16 | More by afrokaze

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-18-2013 17:41:36 | More by drgonzo2k2

Ribsandwhiskey

Oregon

4.25/5  rDev +13%

05-17-2013 19:35:28 | More by Ribsandwhiskey

jplopez21

Illinois

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-17-2013 18:35:25 | More by jplopez21

G_Rod

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-17-2013 11:24:41 | More by G_Rod

TreyIsWilson

Michigan

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-17-2013 04:31:36 | More by TreyIsWilson

HarryPotHead

Maryland

4.25/5  rDev +13%

05-17-2013 00:05:46 | More by HarryPotHead

linnymtu

Michigan

3.25/5  rDev -13.6%

05-16-2013 21:50:07 | More by linnymtu

RayOhioFelton

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-16-2013 02:51:16 | More by RayOhioFelton

MinorThreat

Colorado

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-16-2013 02:31:13 | More by MinorThreat

Popp24

California

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-15-2013 21:54:29 | More by Popp24

mikeyodell

California

4/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Poured from a 12oz. can into a snifter.

It's extremely drinkable, which almost de facto excludes it from being an imperial representation of the style depending on how stringent the criterion is.

Decent lacing, slightly off white head that didn't want to hang out, and beautiful pale orange in color.

Extremely well balanced with a mild hop aftertaste. Finish is CARAMEL, wow, I've never tasted it so concisely before.

Would have liked a little more hop in the aroma (and overall, as it's an imperial), but I did appreciate this take on an often over the top style.

Serving type: can

05-15-2013 21:25:31 | More by mikeyodell

twenty5

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -6.9%

05-15-2013 16:56:46 | More by twenty5

ChrisCorbin

Massachusetts

4.3/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 3 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.5

Call me crazy... but first sip reminded me of Pliny.

I have drank a Dales Pale Ale and a Founders Centennial IPA previously in the evening, and this is holding it's taste on my palate quite well.

It has a smooth taste for an Imperial IPA, with crisp aftertaste.

I would rate its smell as the least impressive trait, not bad, just not defining.

A slightly malty aftertaste, that doesn't make you forget you're drinking an IPA.

Good stuff.. wish I could find it more often.

Serving type: can

05-15-2013 03:05:08 | More by ChrisCorbin

Dave1999

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +13%

05-15-2013 01:54:09 | More by Dave1999

HarmonMW

Michigan

3.75/5  rDev -0.3%

05-14-2013 23:09:01 | More by HarmonMW

IPAFan521

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +13%

05-13-2013 13:02:56 | More by IPAFan521