Today I introduce to you one of the most unique beers currently sold. It's made by Oskar Blues Brewery in Lyons, Colorado. What make it so unique? How about the fact that it's an Imperial Stout in a can. And not one of those widget cans that you'll find in the likes of Boddington's Pub Ale, just a plain old soda-style can.
From the get-go you can tell it's made with love. On the bottom next to the canning date, it reads: "canned with care" and "lite as night". Above the name of the beer reads "Cross-eyed. Cyclopean. Cancupiscent."
But enough about the packaging, here's the lowdown:
Style: Imperial Stout
Price paid: $15.29+CRV for 4-pack of 12oz cans
ABV: 9.5%
Canned: 11-16-09
BA URL: http://beeradvocate.com/beer/profile/2681/34483
Appearance: Pours thickly like engine oil. Dark and syrupy.
Smell: Sweet coffee smells. Full-bodied. You realize as soon as you've popped the tab that this is serious business.
Taste: Mocha and chocolate tastes, smooth in but with the sweet tanginess of a high ABV beer. Very rich.
Mouthfeel: Smooth and thick. Low carbonation
Drinkability: Delicious but a little too potent for an everyday beer, especially when drunk without food. Would go great with some pub grub.
Bappr Index: 9/10
I tried to pick up a pack of these at my local Bevmo and failed. They even looked at me funny. One of the guys knew what I was talking about and probably wondered - I could tell by his puzzled look - how I had such a distinct beer palate for someone who doesn't look a day over 17.
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Let the reviews pour in!
You can check to see what your local Bevmo has in stock by going to Bevmo's site, then selecting "Pick Up" and "West Hollywood". Then search for whaterver you want. If it says "Low Inventory - Click for status" they probably don't have it.
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