Old Chub from Oskar Blues Grill & Brewery
Rating: B+
I avoided this one for a while because I had yet to encounter a Scotch ale I particularly liked. Now I have.
Appearance: deep garnet in color, smallish head - I was initially concerned that my can wasn't carbonated because the "pop" was not very audible. Leaves a little lacing.
Smell: caramel, a little chocolate, and a hint of dark fruit. Lighter aroma than I was expecting.
Taste: Cocoa powder finish, enough hops bitterness to balance the malty sweetness that is inherent in the style. Not as much caramel as I was expecting. Bit of alcohol spice and warming, and a whisp of smoke that might just be the hickory ribs I'm pairing this with. I bet this would make an excellent glaze. Tasty.
Mouthfeel: Light-medium body, smooth. Carbonation a little light, but I think it fits the style.
Drinkability: Good! My favorite OB beer now (Gordon is too expensive to be a favorite beer). Easy to drink.
Serving type: can
Reviewed on: 08-17-2007 16:55:51
Rating: B+
I avoided this one for a while because I had yet to encounter a Scotch ale I particularly liked. Now I have.
Appearance: deep garnet in color, smallish head - I was initially concerned that my can wasn't carbonated because the "pop" was not very audible. Leaves a little lacing.
Smell: caramel, a little chocolate, and a hint of dark fruit. Lighter aroma than I was expecting.
Taste: Cocoa powder finish, enough hops bitterness to balance the malty sweetness that is inherent in the style. Not as much caramel as I was expecting. Bit of alcohol spice and warming, and a whisp of smoke that might just be the hickory ribs I'm pairing this with. I bet this would make an excellent glaze. Tasty.
Mouthfeel: Light-medium body, smooth. Carbonation a little light, but I think it fits the style.
Drinkability: Good! My favorite OB beer now (Gordon is too expensive to be a favorite beer). Easy to drink.
Serving type: can
Reviewed on: 08-17-2007 16:55:51
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