What can you say?  Here is another beer in the can that I tried to prove to myself that canned beer can be excellent.  I think I was right.  Old Chub is a Scottish style, wee heavy ale.  It’s a “wee heavy” because it weighs in at 8% ABV.  I bought this beer for $11.99 in six pack form.  I would buy it again and again for that price. Here is what I thought of this beer.

The Pour: This lovely beer was a deep reddish-brown.  It was clean looking and wonderful in the glass.  One thing that bugged me a bit is that Old Chub couldn’t keep it up…the head, that is.  However, that it not an insurmountable downfall, so I decided to keep giving it a whirl.

The Nose: Typical of most Scottish Ales, Old Chub had very little to tell on the hops.  I rejoice over this fact, as it is not quite appropriate for the style.  Tons of sweet malt, to the point of being syrupy, graced the nose of this beer.  I noted a tinge of metallic aromas on the very front.  Hints of alcohol came through, along with touches of caramel.  There was also an aroma that I can only describe as fruity cake batter on the nose (call me crazy).

The Taste: Terrific.  I’m still surprised how good this beer is.  I think it’s my favorite thing by Oskar Blues so far.  The fruits, batter, and sweetness all came through on the taste.  The caramel notes from the nose made their way onto the palate.  Actually, I thought the beer had a touch of sharpness/acidity that I found pleasant.  Vinous (wine) alcohol notes were also noticeable.  The beer finished with a smoked peat (Scotch?) glimpse.

Overall, I am pleasantly surprise when I pour a beer from a can and love it.  It goes to show that you can’t judge a book by its cover.  This is a must try.  If you want to see the beer and the pour, check this out.

Mike’s Rating:

Overall Satisfaction: ★★★★¼ 

Among other canned beers: ★★★★★