Dale's Pale Ale
Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

Dale's Pale AleDale's Pale Ale
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From:
Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
American Pale Ale
Ranked #527
ABV:
6.5%
Score:
87
Ranked #16,525
Avg:
3.88 | pDev: 11.6%
Reviews:
2,111
Ratings:
7,889
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 07, 2024
Added:
Oct 08, 2002
Wants:
  207
Gots:
  1,871
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Ratings by intensify:
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Reviewed by intensify from Colorado

3.53/5  rDev -9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
ABV is only 6.5 but I poured into a snifter so I could get a nice smell of this canned brew. Poured a heavy 2 finger head which looked like a cloud was resting in the middle even after it had settled a bit. The pour was excellent but the body was a dull and boring honey color. Pine and some orange peel on the nose. Hints of spices and a touch of tangerine. The taste was unique to say the least. I was expecting something plain but instead I got a suprise of small passion fruits as well as a spicyness to balance things out. Small amount of bitterness but nothing overwhelming.
Overall i enjoyed this beer. Good for sessions and could see myself drinking this while playing poker with the pals or at a bbq.
Feb 29, 2012
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 2.97 by sentrytec from Pennsylvania

Mar 07, 2024
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Reviewed by Dustin015 from Maryland

4.27/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
L- Pours hazy amber with a thick off-white head
S-Bicuit and amber toasted malts with some sweet pine candy hop aroma
T- smooth amber malt with pine and citrus hop flavors and a smooth lightly bitter finish
F- Medium body. medium Carbonation.
O- A very well balanced and tasty ale
Feb 18, 2024
 
Rated: 4.03 by TheItalianStallion from New York

Feb 12, 2024
 
Rated: 3.81 by gongfu from Connecticut

Jan 31, 2024
 
Rated: 4.55 by superwho24 from Arkansas

Jan 31, 2024
 
Rated: 2.38 by SeanP99 from North Carolina

Jan 11, 2024
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Reviewed by DumbRunner26 from North Carolina

4.1/5  rDev +5.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4
For what it is Dales is a great beer. This one is a great regular beer to have in the fridge when ya just want a good beer to drink without a lot of thought into it. Great for camping, tailgating, days on the lake or by the pool.
Dec 30, 2023
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Reviewed by BillAfromSoCal from California

4.05/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Pours dark gold/ amber with very persistent 1.5 finger white head. Good lacing. Not a lot of smell. Some crackers/ white bread. Muted bitterness. Some malt, some mild tangerine, a bit of citrus peel in the taste. Moderate to heavy body for a pale ale. I tend to be more of an IPA drinker but this is a good pale.
Dec 15, 2023
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Reviewed by monkist from Hungary

4.27/5  rDev +10.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
I haven’t had such a good Pale Ale like this for a long time. I can’t say it is on par with Sierra Nevada but it IS a good one. Looks amazingly rich, did not smell that extremely hoppy though but it tasted so full and pleasant. Had a bit rounder malty character than your usual Pale Ales do but it had no sweetness or caramel taste to it - it is just great. And the whole thing comes at a whooping 6.5% ABV! What a treat!
Dec 03, 2023
 
Rated: 3.92 by Iggy88 from Ohio

Nov 26, 2023
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Reviewed by defunksta from Wisconsin

3.92/5  rDev +1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Appearance: Pours a completely clear, medium, but bright orange color with a large and thick white head that lingers. (4.25)

Aroma: Mild aromas of orange, bread, and honey. (3.50)

Flavor: Moderate falvors of orange citrus, creamy orange, some resinous tangerine and hints of resin and pine.

Feel: Medium to heavier body. Appropriate carbonation. Smooth, mildly sweet. Hides the alcohol well. Creamy and smooth. (4.25)

Overall: Larger at 6.5% for a pale ale, but packs the flavor and mouthfeel. Nice orange flavors. Creamy and smooth finish. This was far better than I expected for a more traditional beer. I thought this was great. (Rating: 3.92+)
Nov 23, 2023
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Reviewed by Caoimhin from Pennsylvania

4.05/5  rDev +4.4%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Look - dark golden, off-white head, heavy lacing

Smell - light

Taste - balanced malt and hops, pleasant bitter aftertaste

Feel - medium body

Overall - Excellent
Nov 22, 2023
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Rated by Fordcoyote15 from Pennsylvania

2.57/5  rDev -33.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 1 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 2.5
Smells like a fucking foot. Hands down the worst smelling beer ive ever smelled.

Taste is bled. Like a 10 year old SNPA.

won't buy again.
Nov 15, 2023
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Rated by DoctorRobert1969 from California

3/5  rDev -22.7%
look: 3 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
I mean this is pretty much a standard APA. A bit watery and just too bitter. It’s fine I guess but nothing that makes me want it again.
Nov 14, 2023
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Reviewed by GaryPro from Wisconsin

4.83/5  rDev +24.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75
Just discovered this summer. I can find nothing to complain about. Not overwhelming, packs an acceptable punch. Comes in the always appreciated 15 pack for 12 pack price. Only issue is hard to find in central Wisco. My new go-to brew when stocking the camper!
Oct 14, 2023
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Reviewed by Sabtos from Ohio

4.23/5  rDev +9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
Lightly foggy classic amber with a fairly tall off-white head that leaves spongy foam on the glass

It's been quite a minute since I've had this, and it's a lot more complex than I remember. It doesn't just consist of simple citrus and pine. Though those are present, they're subtle, as are notes of cologne and perhaps kiwi, while there is minimal malt expression. It's even a little peachy at times.

The very pleasant mouthfeel is what I'm most impressed by. A tingly fizz stops short of filling a medium body before coming to a semi-dry finish.

I'm substantially upping my age old 3.41 score after deleting that review entirely. No bonus points for starting the craft beer canning revolution, though it was cool being in the original place in person.
Oct 06, 2023
 
Rated: 4.15 by NecroJitsu

Sep 29, 2023
 
Rated: 3.92 by TwilightBeerCareer from Illinois

Sep 23, 2023
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Reviewed by BillyNoonan from Ireland

3.77/5  rDev -2.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Hazy, dirty gold pour, in a good way! Fluffy white head. Subtle hoppy aromas with slight citrus notes. Taste follows, with stronger lemon zestiness. Nice dry finish. Good stuff.
Sep 16, 2023
Dale's Pale Ale from Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
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