Oskar Blues Ten FIDY

Growler shared at ’Biegaman’s Second Annual Saison Tasting’ - courtesy of jerc. Deep brown-black with a small dark tan head. Aroma of burnt malt, coffee and cocoa nibs. Big, full mouthfeel, a bit sticky in the finish. Flavour of charred roast malt, over-roasted coffee, astringent hops - pretty overpowering, but still enjoyable.

Absolutely black pour with a thin but lasting brownish head. Roasted malt, licorice and a deep chocolate aroma. Mouthfeel is smooth and creamy. Flavor has a lot of chocolate up front which leads to a faint vanilla/milk chocolate middle. Body becomes a bit thicker towards the finish as the roastiness creeps up, hints of coffee. Finishes bitter, lingering coffee and chocolate. Easy drinking, I wouldnt have guessed 10% abv. Excellent. For a canned brew its freaking awesome.

can, thanks to myself. looks perfect, pitch black, crude oil thickness (i assume it’s rather thick), very dark brown thin film of head. very pretty. smells from pretty far away. smells pretty alcoholic, pretty strong chocolate undertones, maybe a little chalky. taste is pretty sweet and chocolatey. not super malty. a little chalky, and even a bit hoppy. sticky, soy sauce. decent, not incredible.

V - pours dark dark black. Never seen a darker pour on a thick beer. Deep tan smallish head. A - smoke, roasted malts, dark chocolate T - malts that give way to a little alcoholic/bitter kick fading into a slight coffee/bitter taste which quickly mellows P - good balance showcasing a variety of flavors.

Can via trade with brokephibroke. Deep opaque brown-black body, thick, dense medium brown head. Aroma of rich roasted malts, coffee, and chocolate, with hints of molasses and bitter hops. Creamy, soft body, with vinous notes adding a sweet, tannic characteristic to the swirl of coffee, chocolate, dry roast, and soy. There is a chewy, soft sweetness to the body, reminiscent of red licorice or strawberries, that brings back memories of trying Thirsty Dog’s Siberian Night IS for the first time on tap. The bitter, astringent hops do assert themselves in the finish, pairing with alcohol notes, leading to a slight burn that, if reduced, would yield something even more rewarding than this already fantastic beer. Beers like this are great reminders of why the craft beer industry is hopping, so to speak...

Pours near black with a medium head. I never had anything pitch black, but this is getting close.
Aroma of deeply roasted malts and a lot of them, as well as some liquorice, and a hint of espresso. Heavy body with a full roasted and bitter taste. Heavy hops with some chocolate and espresso.

Pours thick like syrup with one finger tan head. Aroma is roasted coffee with lots of roasted malt, hints of chocolate and vanilla with a dash of hops present as well. Flavor is prickling with creamy and roasty malt- sweet but not cloying. Deep maltyness lingers on the tounge with flavors of coffee and hops poking though as well. Palate is simply amazing. Thick, rich and syrupy, caressing the palate with velvet- perhaps the thickest beer I’ve ever quaffed. More of a dessert than a beer. Delicious.

12oz can-Pours with a small chocolate froth head, the rest looks like used motor oil....Thats a good thing. Aroma of roasted malts, and chocolate. Flavor is a nice, not to sweet roasted malt explosion of creamy full bodied goodness.