All you other brews move over Ten Fidy is here. Viscus like motor oil, with a rich brown head, it's like looking into deep space. I recently reviewed Creme Brulee and Genghis Pecan, neither of which stand a chance against Ten Fidy, even in a cold day in hell. Ten Fidy is the real thing, a world class ale. Rich smokey malt notes, full bodied, it is a stout that can hold it's own. Oskar Blues has been in town for a few months. I had yet to pick up any of it until Ten Fidy hit the shelves. So feeling somewhat ashamed I asked Victor at GB Russo which other Oskar Blues ale I should try. He recommended Old Chub, their Scotch ale. Beer Advocate gives it a 90 and for good reason. A deep burnt copper slightly cloudy, sweet caramelized malt, very full bodied, it's the real McCoy. Just like the burnt copper color, the flavor has a burnt (some say smoked, but not like smoked beer smoked, like roasted boar smoked) sharpness that you just have to try.
It's amazing and thanks to Victor an awesome price, way cheaper than any ale out there that comes remotely close. I love the So I married and axe murderer quote "it's like sputnik a virtual planetoid" on the can. It is spot on. It's a HUGE ale, a few of these could take a piper down. If Oskar Blues wasn't already cool enough they are apparently mountain biking nuts and have their own line of hard tails. I am looking forward to trying some of their other brews.
