Day 201: Old Chub

Name: Old Chub

Brewer: Oskar Blues Brewery (Lyons, CO)

Classification: Scotch Ale

Alcohol: 8%

Thoughts: I am usually a big fan of Scotch Ales. Some of them are slightly Americanized, but some return to the Scottish roots these Wee Heavy beers were originated with. I feel that Old Chub is one of those beers from the latter. However, I don't think it gets it due credit being canned. A beer like this should be bottled in my opinion. I think the alcohol and sediment settle better and the metallic taste you can get with a can is less likely. Because this beer has a higher AVB and a full flavor it doesn't get to age correctly being in a low pressure can. Anywho, this is a good beer. I am not sold on it as much as most people are (this beer was a 90 on BeerAdvocate), but I found the toasted malts, hints of chocolate and bittersweetness to be delightful despite being slightly overwhelmed with alcohol. I think this would be a phenomenal beer on tap though. 

Ratings: 83/100