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Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale

Oskar Blues Brewery
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🌍 United States · American Pale Ale · One of 216 American Pale Ales in hopIQ

The beer that started the craft can revolution. Bold, hop-forward and assertive — piney, citrusy and resinous with a firm caramel malt backbone. Dale's proved in 2002 that great craft beer could come in a can. One of the most influential American craft beers of the 21st century.

ABV
6.5%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter
Resinous hop bitterness
SRM
pale gold3
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How it drinks· Its pace, balance and relationship to the style.
Pace
sessionsipper
Balance
malt-ledhop-led
Style expression
textbookdistinctive
Taste structure· The backbone of the beer, regardless of style.
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
hopIQ take

Dry finish.

A clean close sets the character — an invitation to the next sip.

Wider bands mean we're less certain about the exact position.
Character· What makes this beer itself — not just another American Pale Ale.
Hop character
citrusy
hoppy
piney
Malt character
caramel
malty
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Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale

Appearance

Pale golden hue with excellent clarity and bright translucence. Dense white head forms readily and maintains good retention with fine lacing around the glass. Brisk carbonation is evident throughout, creating a lively visual presence.

pale goldenclear and brightpersistent headwell-carbonated

Aroma

The nose is immediately dominated by bold hop character—resinous pine and fresh citrus zest leap from the glass. Underlying caramel Malz provides a sweet, bready counterpoint that prevents the hops from becoming one-dimensional. A touch of grass and herbal notes rounds out the aromatic profile.

piney, resinousbright citruscaramel maltherbal

Taste

The palate opens with assertive hoppy bitterness balanced by a firm caramel malt backbone. Citrus and pine flavors persist through the mid-palate, delivering complexity without harshness. The finish dries cleanly, with lingering bitterness and a crisp, refreshing character that invites another sip.

hop-forwardbalanced bitternessmalt sweetnessdry finish

Finish

The aftertaste is dry and lingering, with resinous hop bitterness gradually fading over several minutes. A clean, refreshing impression remains without any cloying sweetness.

dry, lingeringrefreshing
85
hopIQ score
Aroma
85
Taste
88
Appearance
82
Finish
83
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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale

Serve at 7–10°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Serve at 7–10°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.

Food Pairing

What to eat with Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale

About American Pale Ale

Style guide · what to expect · how to find alternatives

What is a American Pale Ale?

Pale Ales balance malt sweetness with moderate hop character at 4.5–6% ABV and IBU 20–40. Approachable with floral, citrus or earthy notes over a biscuit malt base.

Finding a similar American Pale Ale

hopIQ matches by flavor profile — not just style label. A beer with the same hoppy, citrusy, piney character as Oskar Blues Dale's Pale Ale will score highly even if brewed in a different country or under a different sub-style name.

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