Oskar Blues Brewing Co.: Gubna Imperial IPA

Gubna Imperial IPA
Oskar Blues Brewing Co.
303 Main Street
Lyons, CO






Aroma: (10/12) 
Hoppy, but not as hoppy as I would have expected from an
Imperial IPA. An interesting aroma and mix of pine and
pineapple. There is also a small grassy component as well.

Appearance: (3/3)  

A light gold color, probably the lightest imperial IPA

I've seen thus far. Very bubbly and effervescent.  Small

bubbles create a one fingered head that really lasts. Very

nice lacing on glass.

Flavor: (16/20)
Wow, first sip is very hoppy. From the front of the
tongue to the back, I get pine. Taste doesn't change from
the front to the back, either. Seems a little one-
dimensional.

Mouthfeel: (4/5)

Body is light and the finish is dry, as would be expected 

from an imperial IPA. Mouth seems coated and slick after

sips, maybe from hop oils.

Overall Impression: (8/10)

This beer comes with hype and I know I shouldn't judge

against that; I've tried not to. The Gubna was pretty good,

but definitely isn't in the upper tier of imperial IPA's. It shows

little complexity.

TOTAL: 41/50

 

Oskar Blues Brewing Co.: Dale's Pale Ale

Dales's Pale Ale
Oskar Blues Brewing Co.
303 Main Street
Lyons, CO



Aroma: (10/12) 
A nice light and crisp nose.  There almost seems to be
some citrus or coriander as well.  Slight hop aroma.

Appearance: (2/3)
A light golden color. The head when poured from the
can wasn't very present at all and it dissipated very
quickly!

Flavor: (16/20)
It is very crisp, the hops do come forward at the end.
When I opened the can, there was very little sound/
carbonation and tastes somewhat flat.

Mouthfeel: (4/5)

Fairly light as would be expected. Somewhat dry finish,

but very nicely done.

Overall Impression: (8/10)

Dale's Pale Ale has been fairly hyped as a very good

example of the style.  I found it very enjoyable, although not

great. Flavors could be more crisp and the hop bite at the end

outshines the malt.

TOTAL: 40/50