Hoppy’s last brewery visit in North Carolina, on this trip, was at Oskar Blues Brewing in Brevard. They brewed their first batch of beer in NC, Dale’s Pale Ale, on12/12/12. They create a large variety of small batch beers that are found only in their taprooms. They are most famous for being the first craft brewery to can beer which began at their original location in Colorado. (At the time of his visit the upstairs taproom was closed for a private party.)
While there, Hoppy imbibed the following ales:
West CO Fade Away West Coast IPA – Described as the light malts of Pilsner and Pale Ale malt provide a smooth malt backbone to the Mosaic, Cascade and Simcoe hot side hops. The Dry Hop combo of Cryo Simcoe, Strata, Citra and Nelson Sauvin create intense hop flavors and aromas of Dank Citrus, Tropical, Stone Fruit and Floral. 7% ABV.
Ten FIDY Bourbon Barrel-Aged Imperial Stout – Described as being aged through four seasons and from a blend of the top Bourbons around, This Ten FFIDY has morphed into a monster of cranked up flavor. Espresso, burnt sugar, rich chocolate and caramel notes are now driving alongside the vanilla, oak and bourbon from the barrel and have been smoothed out during maturation. Even at high alcohol and bitterness units it is cool and drinkable, letting each sip add more and more complexity. 12.5% ABV, 75 IBU.
Barrel-Aged 2022 Volume 10 – Aged in brandy barrels. Described as smooth with chocolate note and rich flavor. 14% ABV.
Pictures from the visit follow:
