Dale's Pale Ale

Dale's Pale Ale is an American Pale Ale by Oskar Blue Grill and Brewery in Lyons, Colorado. Lyons is about 15 miles north of Boulder.


I bought this at a tourist shop in South Lake Tahoe for $2 a can, but you can find it in Sacramento at BevMo or Whole Foods.

Dale's is served by the can and has an ABV of 6.5%. I've never had a craft brew by the can, but I've noticed other micros starting to get into it. Cans are more convenient than bottles for outdoor activities, so in Colorado, a state known for its outdoor activities, it is no wonder a micro got canned. I also think it's a way to cross the macro-brew bridge to folks that like their cans and hate bottles - and thus do not generally try micros.

Dale's pours a dark amber color with a nice white head. The aroma is subtle pine and citrus hops. This is your typical Pale Ale with a slightly more hoppy finish, but not as hoppy as an IPA. The caramel malts come first followed by piny, slightly citrus hops and a subtle bitter hop finish. As I mentioned earlier this is a good beer to bridge the gap for macro-brew drinkers who don't do micro. The hops are subtle, yet upfront, but not over powering.

All in all its a good beer. If you're a hop-head, you won't find anything unique here. If you have a friend you want to take a first step into micros this is the beer for that.

This beer is a Try It.