Deviant Dale's IPA - Oskar Blues Brewing Company

schoolboy

Ohio

4.28/5  rDev +6.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

This was priced like a double or triple, but it is almost a sessionably wonderful AIPA. I call it sessionable because the taste and aftertaste are perfectly of balance (correct for an AIPA) and very drinkable.

You open the (expensive) can to a slightly dark orange brew with a thin head. The aroma is firmly hoppy with a bit of booze. Both the taste and the aftertaste are quite good - near perfect. Loads of hops and a boozy malt taste. Marvelously over the top, as it should be.

I would buy this again but not for $3.28 a can. It's too pricey.

Serving type: can

12-29-2012 20:52:37 | More by schoolboy

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

BigGingDrinker

North Carolina

3.75/5  rDev -6.9%

05-15-2013 01:06:17 | More by BigGingDrinker

civicm87

New York

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-14-2013 23:16:34 | More by civicm87

Chegui

Connecticut

5/5  rDev +24.1%

05-14-2013 20:43:40 | More by Chegui

chinesebeatle

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

05-14-2013 03:48:00 | More by chinesebeatle

bark

Sweden

4.23/5  rDev +5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

The colour is brown-orange-gold (15 EBC), the liquid is clear with some chill-haze. The two-finger head is compact and off-white. Good retention. It leaves lots of lacing, too.

The (almost dense) smell is hoppy and sweet with lots of citric candy and some resin. Grape fruits, lemon peels and tangerines. It is smooth without any harshness.

The taste is bitter-sweet with distinct notes of citric fruits (grape fruits, bitter oranges, lemons, limes) and pine needles and -resin. It is bitter, oh yes but without any sharp or harsh flavours. Full body. The focus in the aftertaste is more on the clean bitterness than the fruits, but the balance is intact. The finish adds some smooth alcohol and hints of minerals.

The carbonation is quite smooth with lots of small bubbles. The liquid is smooth and a bit thick.

A solid IPA with lots of juicy citric fruits.

Serving type: can

05-13-2013 18:57:49 | More by bark

jkball01

Kentucky

3.25/5  rDev -19.4%

05-13-2013 15:47:49 | More by jkball01

Nolen12

Kentucky

3/5  rDev -25.6%

05-13-2013 15:47:40 | More by Nolen12

outoffocus

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-12-2013 14:16:15 | More by outoffocus

akttr

Michigan

3.5/5  rDev -13.2%

05-12-2013 13:40:14 | More by akttr

tweezer159

Alabama

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-12-2013 07:37:12 | More by tweezer159

Slay40

Michigan

1.5/5  rDev -62.8%

05-12-2013 02:07:37 | More by Slay40

Metalaero

New York

4/5  rDev -0.7%

05-12-2013 02:06:43 | More by Metalaero

hit728

Connecticut

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

05-11-2013 19:35:22 | More by hit728

SimonTja

Sweden

4.75/5  rDev +17.9%

05-11-2013 19:15:15 | More by SimonTja

BeastLU

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +11.7%

05-11-2013 15:59:24 | More by BeastLU

Omnium

Pennsylvania

4.48/5  rDev +11.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5

Can > ST2xIPA glass

A - Pours a nice golden color with two finger head fluffy head big thick lacing.
S - Such an amazing aroma, fresh dried flowers, big citrus, pineapple, mango, some earthy malt.
T - Fresh squeezed orange juice, pine needles, citrus zest, and a great balance of bready malt. Very fresh and vibrant flavors.
M - The big flavors stick to your palate, full feeling.
O - This is one of the best year round IPA's you could go to, nothing short of outstanding.

Serving type: can

05-10-2013 00:04:36 | More by Omnium