Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale
65 beers down in my quest for 365 different American craft beers in 365 days. I am not one big on anniversaries or mile stones. I will be happy when I reach day 365 as I am sure my liver will need a day of rest.
Dale’s Pale Ale, beer 65, by Oskar Blues Grill Y Brew is no stranger to me. I have had it on several occasions as I can get Oskar Blues beer when I am in Wisconsin, which is what I did on my recent visit to New Glarus Brewing Company.
i don’t know if my tastes have changed over the past few years, but the beer doesn’t excite me as it once did. The rating below is higher than I would rate this beer today, but it is still an 8.0+ beer. I wonder if the excitement of getting a beer that I normally can’t inflated my opinion of the beer? A blog for another day.
Dale’s is a nicely dry hopped American pale ale. The citrus hop profile is outstanding on the sniffer while the high IBUs for the style, 65, lend a bitterness that is pleasant but not over whelming; which is very important in a lighter beer style. This is a great summer beer that needs to be drank fresh so the hops don’t drop out on you. Enjoy!
Aroma: 9, Taste: 9, Look: 9, Drinkability: 9, Overall: 9.0
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