GUBNA Imperial IPA - Oskar Blues Brewing Company

deapokid

Pennsylvania

1.68/5  rDev -55.3%
look: 2 | smell: 2 | taste: 1.5 | feel: 2 | overall: 1.5

Enjoyed (well... ingested at least) on 3/13. Reviewed from notes.

Liquid is surprisingly clean, with minimal head, lacing and carbonation. Neon yellow color and lack of haze are reminiscent of an army of faceless adjunct lagers. Unexpectedly dull.

Smells like aluminum, pepper, onion and tin. The aroma is far too savory, making for an unpleasant and odd stench.

Ok... the onion flavor is so overpowering and profoundly unpleasant that I'm almost beside myself. It initially opens with what seems like some pineapple and citrus notes, but before you can smile, your taste buds are smashed by an acrid, oniony garlic flavor. I'm left perplexed and mildly angry.

The mouth is smooth and the flavors aren't aggressively dry or bitter, but either is a nice turkey gravy and that's not something you'd drink by the glass.

I couldn't seriously believe this is what they intended to release. It was way too pungent and one-note to even reflect the traditional elements of the style. Drinking this was a chore and I'm certainly never going to try it again.

Serving type: can

04-30-2011 18:29:18 | More by deapokid

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

Bonko_the_sane

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +13%

05-12-2013 18:28:53 | More by Bonko_the_sane

Slay40

Michigan

3/5  rDev -20.2%

05-12-2013 02:08:15 | More by Slay40

BeastLU

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +13%

05-11-2013 16:01:54 | More by BeastLU

mikeburd1128

New Jersey

4/5  rDev +6.4%

05-10-2013 22:01:47 | More by mikeburd1128