Oskar Blues Ten FIDY

I’m quite certain that this is the best beer I’ll ever have out of a can (itself courtesy of mgermani), and I say that with deep reverence for this is a fine beer. Pours black, huge brown head with good retention and some lacing. Aromas of chocolate, resinous alcohol, toasted malt, and coconut. Flavour develops more coconut, sweet mash, resin, and dates. Thick, syrupy mouthfeel with little carbonation (but not unpleasant) and plenty of boozy warmth.

Outstanding stout from the frothy near brown head on the pour, to the dark cocoa earthiness of the aroma, to the medium roast malt body and light bitter finish of the flavor, and the luscious creamy full palate of this dark and sweet offering. Well balanced in all aspects with a slight favoring toward the sweeter side due to such a prominent dark chocolate presence. The viscosity in my opinion, along with the cocoa is what really makes this one special. Thanks Oskar Blues. 2008 12oz.

12 oz can (Thanks again and again Pawola22). The aroma is quite rich, yet balanced and not overly strong for a strong stout. The first things that hit the nostrils are a combination of roasted nutty bourbon and a barrel full of oatmeal. Other aroma notes that creep in there as well are powered chocolate, black malt grains, as well as some fruity notes of red apple and other medium fruits. It was quite interesting watching as I poured this beer from a can. Just something you don’t see everyday. A good creamy, dark caramel cream head , entirely dissipates, leaving only a sea of black (there’s actually some dark crimson around the edges). Caramel malts galore in the taste. Rich, roasted and nutty, but a ton of caramel malts mixed with dark/black grain malts to make a very malty malt beverage. Also, minor cocoa and some bitterness in the background. Consistency is full, not overly heavy for an imperial, quite smooth though, and good flavor projection. This is a good imperial stout, making it a very solid beer overall. It just might be alittle too malted malty if that makes sense. Still, good but not exceptional stuff.

Black like old motor oil. Not even a twinge of color at the edges when held directly to a 60w bulb. Dark brown head that barely wanted to foam despite a rough, splashing pour. Some dark roasted aromas, but sweet like caramel and toffee. Plenty of coffee and cocoa in there, too. A coating sensation of sharp but creamy dark caramel and the piney fragrance of alcohol. Finishes long and sweet and bitter all at once, with notable alcohol warmth.

Pours out a black color with a thick brown head. aroma is big on malts, coffee, dark fruit, and choco. flavor is rather smooth with a lot of similarities to the aroma with a nice smack of hops in the finish. This can of burnt motor oil is great.

12 oz. can purchased at Bon Vivant (bottled August 25, 2008). Pours as black as any beer I have ever seen. Looks thick like motor oil. Aroma is port-like; alcoholic with a hint of dark fruit. Flavor is decent. I detect some smoke from the roasted malt. I am tasting some of the dark fruit from the aroma. No taste of alcohol but I do feel the burn. Not my first can of Ten Fidy and I do remember liking this better. Must re-rate when I am certain it is fresh...Re-rate June 30, 2009. Much better this go round. Rich and creamy texture. Big roasted malt flavor. Huge dark chocolate taste. This is the beer I remember. An outstanding Imperial Stout.

Can. Pours a black with a brown head. Aroma of roasted and chocolate malts. Flavor of chocolate, roasted malts, alcohol with quite a bit bitterness. Whoa is this beer thick and pretty good.

Pours a black color with a tan head. Aroma is of roasted malts, chocolate, caramel, molasses, dark fruits, and a little bit of some alcohol. Thick palate, kind of sweet at first but the roasted flavors hit you right after that. A decent bitter finish with a nice lingering flavor.