G'Knight
Oskar Blues Grill & Brew

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From:
Oskar Blues Grill & Brew
 
Colorado, United States
Style:
Imperial Red Ale
Ranked #7
ABV:
8.7%
Score:
92
Ranked #5,674
Avg:
4.11 | pDev: 9.98%
Reviews:
1,453
Ratings:
4,273
Status:
Active
Rated:
Mar 10, 2023
Added:
Mar 12, 2003
Wants:
  228
Gots:
  676
Classified by the brewery as an "Imperial Red/Double IPA" 8.7% ABV, 60 IBUs
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Ratings by kkipple:
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Reviewed by kkipple from South Carolina

4.45/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5
Grabbed one of these intriguing cans in Asheville and figured I'd break in my new Celebrator glass with it -- go figure, right?

Gordon (killer name if it's a tribute beer) is a solid-lookin' amber-rust brew that's real clear and sports a terrific foamy, lacy, fat head that takes its sweet time settling, and when it does absolutely coats my glass with remnants.

The nose is a veritable wallop of citrus-pine hops. Oily and sappy, with a huge grapefruit acid punch, this is amazingly bold. At the same time, it's backed up with a hefty malt presence that can still be teased out behind the hop attack. I get a hint of fruit - peaches? Reminds me of a Stone IPA concentrate. Nothing wrong with the smell here -- I know Oskar Blues makes great beer, but I'm still shocked every time I pop a can...

Yeah, this is good. Malty and smooth with the big big hop flavor advertised in the nose. A little sweeter than I would have expected, it avoids being too acidic (which is bad) or overly harsh (also bad) and instead is a smooth delight. Choice caramel and mildly toasty chocolate cake are present after the bitter citrus sap hop rush. This is a well balanced drinker. There aren't many Double IPAs I could drink more than two of (DFH 90 minute is one) but Gordon can easily be added to that short list.

Mouthfeel is smooth, lightly carbonated and slightly thin. Finish is dry and sweet-hoppy, delicious and lingering.

Oskar Blues has done it again. I want more of this beer right now. Even my non-beer geek roommate was shocked at how good this "canned beer" was. A real winner; Gordon is great.
Nov 01, 2007
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.75 by seakayak from Massachusetts

Mar 10, 2023
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Reviewed by KenjiN from Massachusetts

4.17/5  rDev +1.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Hazy red brew with an off-white head. Hoppy nose evocative of grapefruit. Rich, thick malty sweetness -- also plenty of flowery, fruity hoppiness. Warming. This would have enthralled me in the 90s. Today I'm into subtler beers.
Feb 13, 2023
 
Rated: 4 by Beergod420 from Michigan

Jan 30, 2023
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Reviewed by Pivopijak from Washington

3.99/5  rDev -2.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
draught
Nearly clear, medium dark orange, with the slightest auburn tint. Nice, allspice tinged, medium dark toast caramel malt, with a bit of fruitiness, to the aroma. Some sharpness upfront, lightly astringent, bit of allspice/coriander type sweet spice in the background, with a bit of a floral note to the taste and finish.
Apr 24, 2022
 
Rated: 3.68 by zknight from Korea (South)

Feb 23, 2022
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Reviewed by JohnnyHopps from Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
Appearance - The beer poured a brownish maroon color with a white head.

Smell - The smell malts and dank hops were just right for the style.

Taste - The malts backbone was huge, leaving a trail of sweetness. The dank and grassy hops provided a nice contrast. Nothing was overpowering, and a dry finish left me thirsty for more.

Mouthfeel - The beer was full bodied, allowing the aftertaste to linger.

Overall - It has been too long since I had this one.
Feb 14, 2022
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Rated by flgimp from Pennsylvania

4.27/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Terrific red imperial ale!!
Dec 23, 2021
 
Rated: 3.96 by desint from Belgium

Dec 01, 2021
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Reviewed by crazyspicychef from Pennsylvania

3.12/5  rDev -24.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 2 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3
Too hoppy for my taste.
Otherwise a very solid beer for the style, but not red.
More of a slightly darker honey.
Old Chub is much better!
To me, this tastes like the rest of the IPA's in this style.
Nov 28, 2021
 
Rated: 4.09 by Zigzach from Florida

Nov 13, 2021
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Reviewed by Spike from England

3.95/5  rDev -3.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
12oz can.
L: Hazy, red/amber colour with two fingers of off-white suds that leave rings of lacing.
S: Malt and some subtle cinnamon spiciness.
T: Red liquorice, orange and caramel. Unusual. Alcohol heat follows, as does moderate hop bitterness.
F: Full bodied with slick mouthfeel.
O: A decent Autumnal red ale that also delivers a boozy hit. Not very subtle, however.
Nov 07, 2021
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Reviewed by ohbigun from West Virginia

2.95/5  rDev -28.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3
Chilled 12 oz. can poured into a chilled mug. Canned 08/28/21 stamped on bottom of can. Consumed 11/06/21. My wife bought a single can of this randomly for me to try. It is the highest-ranked beer on this site that I have consumed to date, rated #3 in the Red Ale - Imperial style and #3,096 overall at time of writing.

L: Dark amber with a moderate amount of foam. A slight amount of bubbles. 3.75

S: Hard to put a finger on what this smells like. Smells like it will taste sour. It has notes of a typical IPA, but different. 3.0

T: Tastes about like it smells... kind of weird. It has a harshness that sort of overpowers the other flavors of the beverage. This is a higher ABV than I am accustomed to, which might account for the issues. Bitterness from hops is about the only other thing I can discern. I get no sweetness, at all, even as the brew warmed. 2.75

F: Not very easy or enjoyable to drink. 3.0

O: Not for me. 3.0
Nov 07, 2021
 
Rated: 3 by stephenlee93 from England

Aug 28, 2021
 
Rated: 4.1 by Wizzle32 from Pennsylvania

Aug 16, 2021
 
Rated: 4.25 by hester7 from Texas

Jul 29, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by NickMunford from Wyoming

Jul 15, 2021
 
Rated: 4.18 by jkermitj from Mississippi

Jul 15, 2021
 
Rated: 4.1 by Jjmj51 from Rhode Island

Jul 10, 2021
 
Rated: 4 by Mcb99d from Massachusetts

Jul 06, 2021
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Beer rating: 92 out of 100 with 4273 ratings