Continuing to first post reviews for beers from my “I am a fan of . . . “ list, I present you with the best beer in a can that you are likely to find anywhere. The only challengers to that throne that I have found happen to also be Oskar Blues products. Don’t think that I say this only because Old Chub is a decent beer that rises to the top of what is a pretty weak canned beer field overall. This beer is fantastic and would be so if in a bottle, growler, canning jar, or dog food bowl.
Many thanks to Emily and Ian for providing that very first sample of Old Chub that opened my eyes to a whole world Oskar Blues goodness.
Brewery: Oskar Blues Brewery, LLC (Lyons, Colorado)
Name: Old Chub (Scottish Style Ale)
Style: Strong Scotch Ale (I think)
ABV: 8.0%
Tasting Notes: Stored in the fridge and served in a pint glass (if not for evaluation I would drink from the can in this case). A six pack for $7.99
Aroma: Strong malty aroma with a molasses / brown sugar like sweetness. Slight hint of alcohol also.
Appearance: Deep brown color with garnet highlights. Very slight, light brown head that dissipates rather quickly. Opaque, though clear when held to light.
Flavor: Strong malt flavors with no real noticeable hop flavor. Deep, dark caramel flavor with roasty notes. Very slight dryness and puckering (in a good way) at the finish. The finish holds for a bit.
Mouthfeel: Medium (to full) body with relatively low carbonation. Some warmth, but well balanced into the overall. Smooth with creaminess that coats the tongue a bit.
Overall Impressions: Best beer in a can that I have ever had. Great for slow drinking . . . even straight from the can. Really good roasted malt flavors. Certainly would buy and drink again.
Grade: A-
Nothing like a good canned beer
sounds good, i’ll look for it in my local place which will probably have it, considering they even have fairly hard to get trappistes rochefort 8 & 10. would love to hear your thoughts on delirium nocturnum, my current favorite. this is a fun blog, keep up the good work!
Thank you for the compliment . . . I am glad to hear that you enjoy the site. There is something comforting about beer in a can and Oskar Blues seems to get it right. Delirium Tremens is actually one of my favorites. I still am upset about the day a few years ago when my “borrowed” Tremens glass with the hypnotic little pink elephant slipped from my fingers while washing dishes and broke in the sink. I have had Tremens somewhat recently but have not had Nocturnum in quite a while. Since you made the request, I will put it on the list for an official review to see how our notes compare.
Lucas
I myself being a Lewis County redneck prefer beer from a can. You must still remember the taste of snow cooled can of beer at hunting camp after a long hunt. Also there might have been a few killed back in the college days. I would like to try this beer and maybe add it to my list of favorites. Can I get it here or would it have to be ordered on line.
Don’t worry, there is still something great about drinking a beer from a can . . . especially a good beer. I am not sure if you can get it up there or not, but we may be able to work out a trade if you can get me some Genny Cream Ale down here in Florida!