For the last 5 years or so, my go-to beer of choice has been Lyons, Colorado's Dale's Pale Ale from Oskar Blues Brewery. Weighing in at 6.5% ABV it's a hoppy bastard of an ale with a nice kick to the pants. But, you pretty much can't go wrong with any of the Oskar Blues Brews. I especially like how their craft beers are all canned. There's nothing like having a delicious ice cold beer straight outta the can. Be sure to check the bottom of these bad boys to see the canned date and funny statements like "Kills Vampires" or "Pop Top For Prize". I'm a big fan of the hops, and Oskar's really are distinguishable by a unique combination of it's higher ABV and bitter sweet flavor . Among my other favorites are a delicious hoppy Double Red Ale G' Knight (8.7% ABV), and an amazing Imperial IPA called Gubna (10% ABV). My new favorite is the new 16 oz. Deviant Dale's IPA. Sold in 4-packs and costing around $12.99, this new concoction amps up the ABV to 8% and as the writing on the can states, there's nothing as good as "Sippin' On A Tall Boy", as you get a full 4 oz more than your standard mild-mannered Dale's Pale Ale. As with most of the Oskar Blues Hop Family, it has a slight sweetness and citrus aftertaste. You get a firm handshake from the malt, while being bitch-slapped across the face from the omnipotent hops. Another Oskar Blues rule-of-school standard is the higher alcohol content...always complimenting, never over-powering. Now, as my best friend's brother/bartender Matt used to tell us as young, inexperienced drinkers, I pass on to you... "SUCK UP AND SHUT UP!"...Long Live Zur Krone!!
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