Oskar Blue's Can-O-Bliss 6Pk

Oskar Blues Can-O-Bliss 6-Pack is a tropical IPA brewed at 7.2% ABV, sold as a six-pack of 12 oz cans from Oskar Blues Brewery in Longmont, Colorado. Scored 92 by Beer & Brewing magazine, this hop-forward ale layers five hop varietals into a wave of tropical fruit intensity that few IPAs in the category match.

Quick Facts: ABV: 7.2%  |  Origin: Longmont, Colorado, USA  |  Style: Tropical IPA  |  Brewery: Oskar Blues Brewery

Production & Heritage

Oskar Blues Brewery became a landmark in American craft beer history in 2002 when it became one of the first craft breweries to package beer exclusively in cans — and it remains the largest craft brewery by volume to abstain from glass bottles entirely. Can-O-Bliss is built on a grain bill of 2-row base malt and white wheat malt, then loaded with five hop varietals: Mosaic, Azacca, Galaxy, El Dorado, and Idaho 7. A centrifuge process removes yeast and hop solids while retaining volatile hop oils, maximizing tropical flavor clarity without heavy sediment or astringent bitterness.

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Passion fruit and ripe mango hit first, followed by waves of grapefruit zest and nectarine. A subtle pine resin note lingers underneath, connecting the tropical profile to traditional West Coast IPA aromatics.

Taste: The entry is smooth and wheat-softened, quickly giving way to a mid-palate surge of kiwi, papaya, pineapple, and tangerine. Orange and citrus flavors dominate through the peak, balanced by a moderate malt backbone that keeps the sweetness in check without dulling the hop oils.

Finish: Medium in length with a minty, lightly bitter close that dries the palate cleanly. Residual tropical fruit fades slowly, leaving a piney, resinous echo that invites the next sip.

How to Drink Can-O-Bliss

Pour into a tulip glass or IPA glass at around 45°F to open up the volatile hop aromatics; drinking straight from the can works but sacrifices some of that layered nose. Fish Tacos Pairing: The citrus-forward hops mirror a lime squeeze and complement cilantro and avocado. IPA Shandy: Mix half Can-O-Bliss with fresh lemonade for a sessionable warm-weather drink that amplifies the tropical character. Michelada Twist: Sub this IPA into a michelada build — the mango and passion fruit notes add complexity alongside hot sauce and lime juice.

Best For

• Backyard cookouts and grill sessions where bold hop flavor stands up to charred meats
• Introducing a West Coast IPA drinker to the tropical side of the hop spectrum
• Building a craft beer tasting flight focused on single-hop versus multi-hop profiles
• Bringing a six-pack to a gathering where you want something that sparks conversation

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Can-O-Bliss taste like? Can-O-Bliss delivers a bold tropical profile of mango, passion fruit, pineapple, and tangerine layered over a smooth wheat malt base. A moderate bitterness and minty, piney finish keep it balanced rather than cloying.

How does Can-O-Bliss compare to Sierra Nevada Hazy Little Thing? Both are hop-forward beers in the tropical register, but Can-O-Bliss runs higher at 7.2% ABV versus Hazy Little Thing's 6.7%, and it uses centrifuge clarification rather than a hazy, unfiltered approach — resulting in a cleaner mouthfeel with more defined hop oil flavors.

Is Can-O-Bliss good for IPA beginners? At 7.2% ABV and with a pronounced hop intensity, it sits in the mid-to-upper range of the IPA category; newer craft drinkers who enjoy tropical fruit flavors will find it approachable, though the bitterness on the finish is more assertive than most session IPAs.

Where is Can-O-Bliss made? Can-O-Bliss is brewed by Oskar Blues Brewery, which operates production facilities in Longmont, Colorado, and Brevard, North Carolina. The brand's flagship brewery has been based in Longmont since its founding.

What foods pair well with Can-O-Bliss? Grilled shrimp with mango salsa highlights the beer's tropical aromatics. Spicy Thai green curry finds balance against the wheat malt sweetness. A citrus-dressed poke bowl echoes the tangerine and grapefruit notes. Sharp cheddar cheese contrasts the hop bitterness. Jerk chicken benefits from the beer's fruit-forward intensity cutting through the heat.

What sizes does Can-O-Bliss come in? Can-O-Bliss is commonly available as a six-pack of 12 oz cans, which is the standard retail format for this expression.

Is Can-O-Bliss worth the price? Can-O-Bliss positions as a mid-range craft IPA, and the five-hop blend plus centrifuge production give it a complexity that punches above many beers at the same price tier — its 92-point score from Beer & Brewing magazine supports that value proposition.

Why Can-O-Bliss?

The centrifuge process is the real differentiator here: by stripping out hop particulate while preserving the essential oils, Oskar Blues achieves a tropical intensity that stays bright and clean rather than murky and grassy. Five hop varietals — Mosaic, Azacca, Galaxy, El Dorado, and Idaho 7 — deliver a broader fruit spectrum than most single- or dual-hop IPAs can reach. A 92-point rating from Beer & Brewing and an 89 on BeerAdvocate confirm that the brewing science translates to the glass. For drinkers who want full tropical IPA flavor without the heavy sediment of a New England-style haze, Can-O-Bliss occupies a lane that few competitors have claimed as convincingly.