Proof that good beer can come in a can is provided by Oskar Blues Brewery in Lyon, Colorado. They make three beers and all of them come in a can. Gordon is their most extreme beer. It's 8.7% abv and hopped to the gills. The strange thing about this beer is that it has such a big flavor but it's body doesn't pack a heavy punch the way the Maharaja does. The body is smooth as Barry White wearing a velvet shirt. The aroma is piney with notes of carmel and is aptly described as 'sticky' on the can. Gordon has an amber coloration and its flavor is quite structured. It tastes like there is something green in the beer, it's as if you are drinking a vegetable. There are occasional hints of chocolate and a general nutty flavor from the malts. And then there's the long, drawn out fresh hop flavor intermingling with the malt throughout the entire sip.At between $3 and $4 per can Gordon is pricey, but I like to drink beer and throw money away so I figured why not kill two birds with one stone. Despite the price, this beer is well worth it. If you like big, bold, hoppy beers then trying Gordon's IPA is a must because the aren't any beers like this out there.
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