Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale - 6 Cans

This voluminously hopped beer delivers a bold nose and assertive yet balanced flavors of pale malts and citrusy, floral hops from start to finish. It opens with a lively aromatic profile that blends resinous hop notes with subtle biscuit and honeyed malt, inviting sips that keep the palate engaged without becoming overwhelming. The malt backbone remains steady and unobtrusive, providing texture and a gentle sweetness that supports the hop-driven foreground. Citrus zest, grapefruit rind, and perfumed floral elements weave through the palate, delivering a bright, pointed character that lingers into the finish. The finish itself is clean, crisp, and refreshing, with a lingering hop bite that satisfies without aggression. This beer achieves a rare balance: it presents as a robust, hoppy beer yet remains approachable and drinkable in a wide range of settings, from casual bar stools to outdoor adventures.

Oskar Blues launched its canning operations in 2002, brewing and hand-canning Dale’s Pale Ale at the Lyons, Colorado, brewpub. Dale’s stood as a bold early statement for the craft-can movement, proving that beer could travel well and stay flavorful outside the bottle. America’s first craft-canned mountain pale ale became a hearty, critically acclaimed trailblazer that changed the way craft beer enthusiasts perceive portable beer. It helped redefine the relationship between quality and convenience, showing that a beer brewed with care could thrive in a can and accompany outdoor pursuits, dinner tables, and late-night gatherings alike. Today, this style remains a touchstone for drinkers who value character, sessionability, and mountain-ready versatility.