Oskar Blues Ten FIDY Imperial Stout
10.5% ABV
Oskar Blues Brewery, Longmont, CO
12 oz can
Served in Dogfish Head Signature Glass
Date on can: Canned on 9/28/12
Reviewed on 10/19/12
This stout pours a thick inky black with a toasty brown head that keeps consistency. Great lacing. Good carbonation.
Smell has chocolate, coffee, malt, hops, licorice, caramel, slight oak, oatmeal, alcohol.
Taste has bold flavors of chocolate, malt, licorice, coffee, some raisin, some vanilla, some oats, alcohol.
Mouthfeel is dry with good, smooth creaminess on the palate. Good balance of flavors. A touch harsh on the back of the mouth.
Overall, this is a bold, flavorful stout with good persistent dryness and a bit of a hot kick. Great tasting now, and probably quite interesting with some age. It has a nice fresh appearance to boot. Don't let the can fool you--this is powerhouse craft.
[Postscript: After working through a four-pack the last few months, Ten FIDY has become one of my favorite stouts. It's even one of my favorite overall beers, as it's now #8 on my top ten list.]
My score: 96
This stout pours a thick inky black with a toasty brown head that keeps consistency. Great lacing. Good carbonation.
Smell has chocolate, coffee, malt, hops, licorice, caramel, slight oak, oatmeal, alcohol.
Taste has bold flavors of chocolate, malt, licorice, coffee, some raisin, some vanilla, some oats, alcohol.
Mouthfeel is dry with good, smooth creaminess on the palate. Good balance of flavors. A touch harsh on the back of the mouth.
Overall, this is a bold, flavorful stout with good persistent dryness and a bit of a hot kick. Great tasting now, and probably quite interesting with some age. It has a nice fresh appearance to boot. Don't let the can fool you--this is powerhouse craft.
[Postscript: After working through a four-pack the last few months, Ten FIDY has become one of my favorite stouts. It's even one of my favorite overall beers, as it's now #8 on my top ten list.]
My score: 96
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