Opened: 1997

Contributor: Siegfried Binge

In November 2002, Oskar Bluesstarted shipping Dale's Pale Ale in cans. They're the first Colorado microbrewery to use that package.

Updated: January 25, 2022

• 2017-12-14: Oskar Blues Holding Co. officially upgrades name to CANarchy (Craft Brewing Business)
• 2015-06-04: Does Oskar Blues still own Oskar Blues? Brewery would rather focus on the beer (Westword)
• 2014-02-05: Oskar Blues Brewery continues to grow with authority (Craft Brewing Business)
• 2011-01-13: Gordon Biersch forces Oskar Blues to say G'Knight to its Gordon beer (Cafe Society)
• 2011-01-05: Oskar Blues UnCANventional 2010 Proves Profitable (The Full Pint)
• 2008-04-30: Oskar Blues takes its beer to Texas (Denver Business Journal)
• 2008-01-24: Expansion pushes brewer into growth mode (Denver Business Journal)

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  Chaka
  Imperial or Double India Pale Ale
  • Date: June 5, 2012 (#8864)
    Package: canned
    Place: Place unknown
    Score: 18 points
    Appearance (3)
    Bright copper color. Massive head.
    Aroma (3)
    Mild grapefruit. Biscuity malt.
    Mouthfeel (9)
    Medium-big body, smooth and chewy. Big biscuity malt flavor, some citrusy hops, medium bitterness. Real nice balance. Spicy alcoholic finish.
    Overall Impression (3)
    Brewed in collaboration with Sun King Brewing. Thanks to Vinie Jones for the beer!