Supplier: Beers of Europe
The Oskar Blues Brewery is the brewery said to have started the Canning Revolution in 2002 by putting this beer into a can; this ale is said to be "voluminously hopped". I served this straight out of the fridge
The Oskar Blues Brewery is the brewery said to have started the Canning Revolution in 2002 by putting this beer into a can; this ale is said to be "voluminously hopped". I served this straight out of the fridge
Appearance: A slightly murky orangy gold colour with an medium, off-white head that is long lasting.
Aroma: The hints of sweet hop resin and honey.
Flavour: Not much on the front, just a crisp taste. Sweet hop resin mixed with candied orange on the back. Hints of black pepper in it as well. These flavours lessen with drinking.
Body: Quite think with some clangyness on the back, not what I would expect from this style but not bad. A little over-carbonated.
Aftertaste: This taste last into the after taste but then develops into a slight pleasant bitterness with some not unpleasant green notes. The bitterness becomes more pronounced with drinking.
Overall: Therefore this gets a rating of 7, a very nice beer but to me it seems more of an IPA; very close to an 8, but the carbonation reduces the flavour (and thus the score) a bit too much. This beer opens up a lot more with a bit of warmth so I would recommend serving it only slightly cooled.
Price Range: £3.19 for a 355 ml can, a bit too much for what it is; especially as cans make it easier to transport. I would get it again, but not at that price.
Food Pairings: They recommend serving this with a burger or seafood. I would agree on the burger front but not with all seafood; crustaceans yes, but not fish.
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