Oskar's Deviant Dales

Not only am I a huge fan of Oskar's Blues Dales Pale Ale but I might be an even bigger fan of it's grown up sibling Deviant Dales. It's Dales on steroids. Deviant is a 8% India Pale Ale that is not shy about it's massive citrusy hop flavors and slightly rich malt. I'd say the flavors stand at about 80% hops and 20% malt that you can more or less taste while it swirls in your mouth. Once it's gone though the after taste is burping pine-y flowers. It's a tad boozy but mellows as it gets warmer. Which is what I generally do. Pour....cradle in both hands....wait for the temp to rise a few degrees...drink. Being a bigger and bitter beer it coats your tongue with wonderful hop resins that lingers for a loooong time. I don't suggest pouring a Hefewiezen or any other lighter beer after quaffing a Deviant. The flavors just consume your face in the best way. And it comes in a 16oz. can which rules. A bit pricey but well worth it.

If you get the chance head down to the Tasty Weasel (Oskar's tasting room) and order a fresh one from the source. It's friggin' delicious.

cheers

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