Deviant Dale's IPA - Oskar Blues Brewing Company

patpbr

Ohio

4.2/5  rDev +4.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Pours a copper orange with a nice white head that leaves some lacing. Aroma is pine and citrus. The taste is like the smell, Citrus and Pine hops and Grapefruit. A malt backbone that balances it out. The bitterness is just right for this brew. I was recommend this one and I will now do the same.

Serving type: bottle

01-19-2013 03:41:05 | More by patpbr

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

Toadhopper

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%

05-18-2013 16:55:40 | More by Toadhopper

M_C_Hampton

Georgia

3.85/5  rDev -4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75

A: poured from a 16 oz can into a pint glass, deep amber colored with a loose white head that lingers leaving good lacing, clear

S: citrus fruit, pineapple, grapefruit, mango

T: bitter and piney up front, grapefruit peel, unfortunately there is a slight metallic hint that puts me off a bit

M: full bodied, good carbonation

O: I wonder what it would taste like if it wasn't in a can. I know it shouldn't matter, but I see the can and taste metal.

Serving type: can

05-17-2013 23:34:33 | More by M_C_Hampton

take_it_sleazy

Vermont

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Love the can art. Just looks mean. 16 oz. can into Good Nature snifter.

A: beautiful. I'm loving nearly everything about this pour. Copper color. Calm carbonation that consistently rises to the head. One finger head that lasts a while with lacing that coats the glass as you work your way through.

S: mild hops and citrus fruit. Nothing too bold or unusual for the style.

T: man Oskar blues just doesn't disappoint. Great balence of hops and malt. I could drink this for days. Very little citrus of any coming through, but that could be due to releasing a lot of the aroma during The pour (ill try it out of the can next time). bitterness that isn't overwhelming and lingers for a while. Resiny and delicious.

M: this beer shines in this respect. Medium amount of carbonation that is very refreshing. very drinkable even at 8 percent. Nice creamy head which works wonderful with the medium body.

O: would recommend, although not sure I'd seek out again. Don't get me wrong it's a great beer, but there are much better IPAs out there that I have yet to try and I know would topple this. Great beer at a fair price. Check it out

Serving type: can

05-17-2013 22:06:38 | More by take_it_sleazy

thepenguin

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-17-2013 18:08:29 | More by thepenguin

G_Rod

North Carolina

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-17-2013 11:22:34 | More by G_Rod

ElizabethEleanor

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-17-2013 02:01:56 | More by ElizabethEleanor

Hoolie5

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%

05-16-2013 16:47:40 | More by Hoolie5

twenty5

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-15-2013 16:57:16 | More by twenty5

zestar

California

4.25/5  rDev +5.5%

05-15-2013 07:01:00 | More by zestar