Deviant Dale's IPA - Oskar Blues Brewing Company

ShogoKawada

Rhode Island

2.7/5  rDev -33%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 2.5 | overall: 2

tallboy into large short's pint. Bottom of can reads 'STANDARD OF DEVIATION'.

A- Nice head, thick and creamy, eggshell white. Beer is a bit hazy, burnt orange. Looks pretty good to me.

S- This smells like dank, wet pine and some papaya as well.

T- Hop wallop on the tongue, very lemony and a bit skunk-y (not lightstruck'd). Bitterness is impressive and lingers. Malt sweetness is not insignificant but it still falls to the rear.

M- Alcohol is noticeable, a bit hot. Bitterness is sharp- perhaps a bit too abrasive. Bordering on solvent-y.

O- Meh, looks ok, smells ok, tastes ok, but it's not for me. It's not a bad beer by any means but it does little to excite me. Did not finish.

Serving type: bottle

05-29-2012 00:31:55 | More by ShogoKawada

Knapp85

Pennsylvania

4.13/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Had this a while ago, not sure how I never gave it a review. The beer poured out as a hazy golden color with a nice foamy white head on top. The retention and lacing were pretty solid on this. The smell of the beer was resin-like and piney, very floral and pungent with hops. The taste was sharp and bitter with a subtle malt sweetness in there as well with a biscuity toasted flavor as well. The mouthfeel was good, nicely carbonated and dry in the finish. Overall it's a really good IPA.

Serving type: can

05-25-2013 18:10:05 | More by Knapp85

Nage37

California

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-25-2013 02:05:16 | More by Nage37

Dirksen

California

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-24-2013 18:35:02 | More by Dirksen

AngusOg

Maryland

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-24-2013 14:51:36 | More by AngusOg

planbee

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

05-24-2013 01:38:25 | More by planbee

iSip

Colorado

4.04/5  rDev +0.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Oskar Blues Deviant Dale's IPA: The luxurious head sits atop a honey colored body. This beer is pretty clear, with little carbonation. The head is more than ample at the start, it does fade, but laces nicely.

Like dipping your nose into a bouquet of flowers, the aroma of this brew is outstanding. Not overpowering, but lots of subtle notes. From the start to the finish, Deviant Dales is smooth. The hops are fruity throughout, the bitter is subtle and holds the malt in check, and the finish is dry and clean.

It's more of an Imperial IPA in my book, and a very good one at that. But G'Knight is better, so when I feel like a splurge on a signature beer from Oskar Blues, it will be a TenFidy (one of the best brews period) or the outstanding G'Knight.

Serving type: can

05-24-2013 01:30:38 | More by iSip

MerriweatherRaven

Maryland

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%

05-24-2013 00:42:40 | More by MerriweatherRaven

TastyIsBeer

Illinois

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-24-2013 00:09:42 | More by TastyIsBeer

DStoked

Ohio

3.25/5  rDev -19.4%

05-22-2013 15:06:33 | More by DStoked

BBP

Ontario (Canada)

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-22-2013 02:14:25 | More by BBP

Cobrito

Georgia

4.13/5  rDev +2.5%
look: 3 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Canned 4-16-13, so pretty fresh.

A--Light copper, translucent, weak head. Pedestrian.

S--Outstanding aroma of earthy Columbus hops and malt, seems aggressive and complex.

T--Very good but not as complex and interesting as aroma. Fans of balance may love this, the finish is impressive, and the bitter-sweet combo is pretty unique. Ultimately, however, it is not only too sweet, but the bitter and sweet elements combine like a simplistic dichotomy rather than coming together in an interesting way that brings me back for more.

As a fan of hop-forward brews, I prefer Dale's Pale Ale.

Serving type: can

05-22-2013 00:50:01 | More by Cobrito

poopsmitherson

Georgia

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%

05-21-2013 23:43:23 | More by poopsmitherson

Bouleboubier

Pennsylvania

4.26/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25

Huh... what a well-made, if not unique, IPA from Oskar Blues. I mean, being a malt fanatic, they really allowed a bold yet smooth, plump yet balanced malt body and flavor to stand up against and compliment the requisite citrus-bomb hops.

A: orange and mostly clear, tall off-white (vaguely canary-tinged) head rises high on the pour, coats the glass with broad, sticky bands of lace

S: pungent-spicy citrus-y hops, mellow cookie-ish malt, sub-medium perfumy alcohol... pleasant, but generic

T: surprising showing of wafer-y malt surging up and settling quietly on the palate after each smack of orange/lemon-lime hops - really the fruit flavor is great and distinguishable like that... the bitterness has the proper force (backed by the push of warm booze) yet its bite is only a threat.... if the individual flavors weren't so generic for the style, the taste would be amazing considering how expertly they rendered the ingredients and process

M: again, great balance between its smooth, dextrinous yet swift body and the mellow bite of the hops - it all rolls over the tongue before disappearing 3/4 through.... alcohol certainly factors in - superb comforting warmth without any ounce of bite or burn

O: well done OB! I'll be open to having it again when I'm craving the hops

Serving type: can

05-21-2013 22:17:21 | More by Bouleboubier

jakecattleco

California

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-21-2013 19:32:29 | More by jakecattleco

johntfox

Florida

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-21-2013 17:53:36 | More by johntfox

ChrisKayler

Virginia

4.4/5  rDev +9.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Canned on 4/04/13.

Glass: Samuel Adams Perfect Pint.

Appearance: Clear orange golden color. A moderate pour produced about three fingers of khaki colored head. A ton! The head stuck around for a longgg time. Lacing coats the sides of the glass.

Smell: Pine dominates. A little grapefruit and orange citrus. Malt lingers in the background.

Taste: As far as a "balanced" DIPA goes, this one is certainly up there on my favorites so far. It has a beautiful sweet character to it, with malt hitting the tongue at first sip, followed by a wonderful hop bitterness that presents itself at first as pine, and then as a tasty sweetness that lingers long after the beer is gone.

Mouthfeel: The body is quite thick for a DIPA, almost syrupy. However, that is combated by the dry finish, high carbonation, and oily texture. Very good.

Overall: This is a great DIPA that strays a bit from the normal big hop bomb by having a somewhat balanced malt character, while still having an extremely tasty hop presence. My new favorite camping beer ... in 16 oz. cans, too!

Serving type: can

05-21-2013 04:10:11 | More by ChrisKayler

Pecan

California

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-21-2013 03:37:27 | More by Pecan

bubba6000

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-21-2013 01:39:13 | More by bubba6000

touchmeimsac

Pennsylvania

3/5  rDev -25.6%

05-20-2013 14:13:46 | More by touchmeimsac

dmueller

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-20-2013 02:40:48 | More by dmueller

memphischas

Tennessee

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-20-2013 00:36:03 | More by memphischas

dfillius

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

05-19-2013 23:19:39 | More by dfillius

jealmanzar

New York

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-19-2013 22:19:23 | More by jealmanzar

teraflx

Arizona

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-18-2013 20:15:53 | More by teraflx