Oskar Blues IPA

American IPA | Year-Round | United States

By Susan Ruud

Judges Rating: 86
Aroma: 20
Appearance: 6
Flavor: 35
Mouthfeel: 9
Overall Impression: 16

The newest year-round offering from Oskar Blues has a nice earthy hop aroma with soft vanilla notes and tropical hop flavors blended with a soft malt presence in the background. An overly powerful garlicy aroma and flavor profile (presumably from the hop selection) distracts from the overall enjoyment of the beer. Still, this is a refreshing and lively beer — providing a very different hop profile compared to many other American IPAs.