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Oskar Blues Gordon

Oskar Blues Gordon

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An Imperial/Double IPA brewed by
Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

Lyons, Colorado USA

bottled
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on tap
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Commercial Description:
Gordon is a dry-hopped hybrid strong ale somewhere between a Double IPA and and Imperial Amber Ale (IAA). Brewed in tribute to the late Gordon Knight, Gordon is brewed with massive amounts of American hops and features about 85 IBUs and 8.7% alcohol by volume. Once a winter seasonal, Gordon is now a year-round, limited-supply offering.

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 lemasney (300), Trenton, New Jersey, USA
4.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
10/105/510/104/519/20

Apr 28, 2008  
ABV: 8.7 % Calories: estimated at 200 C Volume: 12 fl oz can Glass: concave pilsner Purchased at: Circle Liquors Price: $4.25 Consumed at: home Impression: Aroma is overwhelming and richly hoppy. Beautiful yellowy head is bulbous and frothy atop a deep amber, deep red, almost sunburst body. Very clear. Good lacing. Carbonation is visible, threaded, present. Pine scent is thick. Taste does not disappoint. Oily texture and muted dry finish are wonderful. The flavors include the piney, citrusy hops. A syrupy depth, a bit cloying. Well balanced between alcohol, sweetness, hoppiness, and maltiness. More toasted than roasted. What an amazing beer. Aroma: 10 out of 10 Visuals: 5 out of 5 Taste: 10 out of 10 Palate: 4 out of 5 Overall: 19 out of 20

 steview (783), Oceanside, California, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/104/516/20
Oct 10, 2008    Updated: Oct 11, 2008
this is one smooth mamma-jamma in the canna: orange and caramel aroma; many bubbly, translucent copper-brown body, copper-orange highlight, light tan head, twinkly moderate lacing; medium flavors--orange sorbet, caramel, bread, water; smooth and balanced; very good.


 BigBen2120 (564), Derry, New Hampshire, USA
4.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/104/59/104/520/20
Oct 9, 2008  
12oz can from a liquor store in northern Mass. Pours a hazy copper-red with a good half inch of light tan head that leaves a fair bit of nice lacing. Citrussy piney hops dominate the aroma, but not without a fair bit of caramel malt to add balance. Tastes like piney, citrussy, and grassy hops with just enough caramel toffee malt to give the beer some balance. Silky smooth mouthfeel, like few beers I’ve had, with ample carbonation helps make this sipper go down fast. Wow, what an awesome beer. Surely one of the best examples of the style. Practically perfect in every way.


 caesar (2573), Bunnik/Utrecht, Netherlands
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/58/103/515/20
Oct 9, 2008  
Tap @ brewpub. Hazy orange color, short off-white head. Dry hoppy taste, bit floral and fruity. Not in your face hoppiness. Grapefruit and pine. Good balance. Canned: has a bad metallic taste to it. As I mentioned before: pa-lease do NOT put this stuff in a can. Its so much worse. Rating drops to 3.0


 tomciccateri (467), Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/57/104/517/20
Oct 7, 2008  
12-ounce can in Albuquerque. Dense amber color with a tan head. Big hoppy aroma. Medium body, slightly sweet caramel, malty flavor with solid underlying hop bitterness. Late hop bitterness lingers on tongue. Great flavor combo. Nice late alcohol note. Impressive!


 clong83 (150), Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA
4.2 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/105/517/20
Oct 7, 2008  
Wow! Great beer. Big aroma of spicy hops and caramel sweets. Flavor is lots of spice from hops and a resiny texture, with loads of caramel malts. Bitter bite and hides the alcohol well. Great job.



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