Dale's Pale Ale - Oskar Blues Brewing Company

schoolboy

Ohio

4/5  rDev +1.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I grabbed this since I have been trying to load up on Colorado beers before my skiing trip next month. this one was new to me. Since I usually am interested in what people are canning. that made this even better.

It has a nice color and head. The lace it leaves is pretty good too. The aroma is slightly piney and slightly floral - perfect for the style. The taste is right in the same place - slightly floral and hoppy, as it should be.

I've already had two (on my third), So this is very sessionable, and that's nice. It does not insult your palette. It went well with pork chops too. A good value that I would buy again. I may try others from the brewer.

Serving type: can

11-22-2012 00:38:46 | More by schoolboy

creal92

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

05-24-2013 19:07:03 | More by creal92

Dirksen

California

4.5/5  rDev +13.9%

05-24-2013 18:34:44 | More by Dirksen

bconsidine

Maryland

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-24-2013 17:07:45 | More by bconsidine

ThomasAWilson2

Virginia

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-24-2013 16:40:22 | More by ThomasAWilson2

steevbr

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-24-2013 15:34:48 | More by steevbr

KingSlayer

California

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-24-2013 05:20:40 | More by KingSlayer

Yosefus

North Carolina

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-23-2013 01:03:51 | More by Yosefus

Kmat10

Alberta (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

05-22-2013 04:59:21 | More by Kmat10

backbaybrewer

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-22-2013 02:53:46 | More by backbaybrewer

fmccormi

New York

4.14/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Straight pour from a 1pt 3.2oz (19.2oz, I guess) can to my DFH IPA glass; canning date of April 22, 2013 printed in black ink on the underside of the can, apparently at 2:44PM in the afternoon (“CANNED ON 04/22/13@14:44 WHAT’S IT LIKE?”), so just under a month and just over four weeks old. Very specific.

Appearance (3.5): A solid three fingers of buttermilk-colored, dense foam comes off the pour, dying slowly to a thick-ish cap of dissipating head on the surface, leaving some fat strings of lace. The body is a warm, toasty golden color with amber tones, nearly crystal-clear. There’s some very light lacing, but not much until the end.

Smell (4.25): A very nice mix of juicy hop aromas (some sappy pinecones, limeade, some grapefruit flesh, more of the resinous character) and some amber-ish malt (kinda-sorta caramel undertone, some toasted slices of rich bread like brioche. It’s a nice nose, pretty damn good for the style.

Taste (4.25): This is mostly hop-driven, with a nice crack of yellow grapefruit peel that hangs on through to the finish. Lemon peel and very subtle lemon curd, a good solid toasted note and some nutty malt character underneath. Very clean, classic, West Coast-style American yeast note. The toasted bread note folds into the grapefruit peel bitterness very nicely, and it comes off very well-balanced. Again, great for the style.

Mouthfeel (4.0): This has a very satisfying feel, starting with a very soft, easy foaming action that expands easily, with a tingle all around the edge. The body is somewhat lighter than medium-weight, and finishes nicely dry.

Overall (4.0): This is kind of a benchmark APA in a lot of ways, except that it’s more like IPA strength. But in terms of feel, appearance, smell, and taste, it’s good to very solid in every respect. This has been and will continue to be a classic craft APA for years.

Serving type: can

05-22-2013 02:23:47 | More by fmccormi

jakecattleco

California

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-21-2013 19:32:06 | More by jakecattleco

johntfox

Florida

3.75/5  rDev -5.1%

05-21-2013 17:53:16 | More by johntfox

mdog90

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-21-2013 13:46:10 | More by mdog90

BBP

Ontario (Canada)

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

05-20-2013 20:27:42 | More by BBP

Chuck_25

Kansas

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

05-20-2013 19:08:45 | More by Chuck_25

hopswap1

Illinois

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-20-2013 04:00:40 | More by hopswap1

cozmo

New York

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

05-19-2013 19:54:52 | More by cozmo

MJSJr

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

05-19-2013 18:47:22 | More by MJSJr

TheConnMan

Michigan

4/5  rDev +1.3%

05-19-2013 06:04:52 | More by TheConnMan

keithmurray

Louisiana

3.81/5  rDev -3.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75

Appearance - clear copper color with white head

Smell - pine, citrus, honey

Taste - pine, citrus, resin, grapefruit, hops

Mouthfeel - medium bodied, medium carbonation, hop bitterness which lingers long afterwards

Overall - solid APA

Price Point - $3.19/ 19 oz. can

Serving type: can

05-19-2013 00:32:47 | More by keithmurray

nickapalooza86

Wisconsin

4.23/5  rDev +7.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Pours a clear light amber with a half finger of head

Smell is piney and herbal hops, nice malt, toffee, citrus is in there but light

Taste is blood orange, pine, herbal hops, caramel malt flavor, bittering pine and grapefruit in the end

Mouthfeel is on the heavy side of medium with medium carbonation, more of a amber/ipa feel

Is it a APA/IPA???? Who cares I love both and this is a great beer none the less...

Have been drinking it for a couple years decided It was time for a review!

Great beach/camping/picnic beer!

Serving type: can

05-18-2013 01:06:25 | More by nickapalooza86

kjfinnerty

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +7.6%

05-17-2013 21:11:08 | More by kjfinnerty

Ribsandwhiskey

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +13.9%

05-17-2013 19:35:10 | More by Ribsandwhiskey

aakerman

New York

3.25/5  rDev -17.7%

05-17-2013 13:33:24 | More by aakerman