Look: Translucent black/red with no head. Only a ring of light tan bubbles around the edge.
Taste: Sweet tang, followed by oak/wood flavors with sweet undertone throughout
Conclusion: Besides the name sounding like an erection that's worn out its welcome(who knows what Old Chub is), this beer is absolutely phenomenal. The last brew of Oskar Blues I tasted, "Gordon", was in a can too but was simply one of the greatest beers I've ever run across. Apparently craft brewing companies are starting to use aluminum, even for these masterful beers because it holds the flavor better, doesn't let any light in(preventing skunkiness) and is made of the most easily recyclable material on the planet. Sweet! Sounds like a great idea to me.
There is an initial tang as you sip this Scottish Style Ale. Then the sweetness gives way to a tingly amount of carbonation. The body has a medium thickness that allows it to stick to the sides of the glass. The end of the drink is oak-like and almost tastes like a stout but the noticeable sweet overtone lingers through the end. At 8% it certainly has a nice set of legs but it doesn't flaunt it and the entire drink is considerably mellow and relaxing.
8 Brews!
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