Oskar Blue's Canundrum 15Pk

Oskar Blues CANundrum 15-Pack is a 15-can craft beer variety pack featuring five flagship brews from Colorado's Oskar Blues Brewery, with ABVs ranging from 4.7% to 8.7%. The lineup includes the gold-medal-winning G'Knight Imperial Red IPA, honored at the U.S. Open Beer Championship, alongside four other core offerings that helped define the canned craft beer movement.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.7%–8.7% (varies by beer)  |  Origin: Longmont, Colorado, USA  |  Style: Mixed Variety Pack  |  Brewery: Oskar Blues Brewery

Production & Heritage

Oskar Blues Brewery ignited what the industry calls "the craft beer-in-a-can apocalypse" when it began hand-canning Dale's Pale Ale, becoming a pioneer in putting quality craft beer into aluminum. Based in Longmont, Colorado, the brewery was among only five craft operations in the United States to release a mixed 15-pack format — a step beyond the standard 12-pack that gives drinkers a broader cross-section of the lineup. The CANundrum pack spans a wide stylistic range, from a traditional Bavarian-style pilsner to a hefty 8.7% ABV imperial red IPA, showcasing the brewery's versatility across lager and ale production.

What's Inside the Pack

Dale's Pale Ale (6.5% ABV): The beer that started it all. Malty backbone with strong, dank, piney hops and a bitter, caramel-forward flavor balanced by piney citrus hop character. This is the flagship that put Oskar Blues on the map.

Mama's Little Yella Pils (4.7% ABV): An uncompromising take on the great pilsners of Bavaria and Bohemia, built on pilsner and honey malt then hopped with Saaz and Aramis hops. Light, crisp, and sessionable.

Pinner Throwback IPA (4.9% ABV): Tropical fruits, citrus juices, pineapple, and spice berry lead the aroma and flavor, while biscuit and toasted bread at the back balance the hops. A lower-ABV IPA built for easy drinking.

G'Knight Imperial Red IPA (8.7% ABV): The heavyweight of the pack. Rich and syrupy with a roasted quality balanced by vanilla, caramel, lemon peel, and golden raisin. Won a gold medal at the U.S. Open Beer Championship in the Imperial Red IPA category.

Oskar Blues IPA: The brewery's signature IPA rounds out the five-beer rotation, adding another hop-forward option to the mix.

How to Drink the CANundrum Pack

Each beer in the pack calls for a different approach. Mama's Little Yella Pils drinks best ice-cold straight from the can on a warm afternoon, while G'Knight benefits from a tulip glass to open up its layered malt character. Dale's Pale Ale is a natural alongside grilled foods, and Pinner's lower ABV makes it an ideal session beer for longer gatherings. Pour the imperial red into a snifter if you want the full aromatic experience — the vanilla and caramel notes reward a slower pour.

Best For

• Introducing someone to the range of American craft beer styles in one purchase
• Stocking a cooler for backyard cookouts or tailgates with variety beyond a single style
• Gifting a craft beer enthusiast who values a brewery with pioneering canned-beer credentials
• Side-by-side tastings that compare a 4.7% pilsner against an 8.7% imperial red

Frequently Asked Questions

What beers are in the Oskar Blues CANundrum 15-Pack? The pack includes Dale's Pale Ale, Mama's Little Yella Pils, Pinner Throwback IPA, G'Knight Imperial Red IPA, and Oskar Blues IPA — three cans of each style for a total of fifteen.

How does the CANundrum compare to a typical craft 12-pack variety? The 15-can format provides three extra beers and an additional style compared to most standard 12-pack variety offerings, giving drinkers a wider range from sessionable pilsner to high-ABV imperial red IPA.

Is the CANundrum good for beginners? The stylistic spread from the approachable Mama's Little Yella Pils at 4.7% ABV to the bold G'Knight at 8.7% ABV makes it an excellent sampler for anyone exploring craft beer for the first time.

Where is the CANundrum made? All five beers are brewed by Oskar Blues Brewery in Longmont, Colorado, a facility known as one of the first craft breweries in the country to can its beers.

What foods pair well with the CANundrum beers? Dale's Pale Ale pairs naturally with burgers and smoked brisket thanks to its caramel malt and hop bitterness. Mama's Little Yella Pils complements lighter fare like grilled chicken or fish tacos. G'Knight's roasted, vanilla-tinged profile stands up to sharp cheddar or dark chocolate. Pinner's tropical hop character works well alongside spicy Thai or Mexican dishes.

How many cans are in the CANundrum pack? The pack contains 15 cans — three cans each of five different Oskar Blues flagship beers, packaged in standard 12-ounce cans.

Is the CANundrum worth the price? The 15-pack positions as a strong value in the craft variety pack segment, delivering five distinct styles including a U.S. Open Beer Championship gold medalist, with the extra three cans over a standard 12-pack adding tangible volume for the format.

Why CANundrum?

Oskar Blues didn't just adopt cans — the brewery helped legitimize them as a vessel for serious craft beer. The CANundrum 15-Pack distills that legacy into a single purchase, anchored by Dale's Pale Ale, one of the most recognized canned craft beers in the country, and bolstered by an award-winning imperial red that earned gold at the U.S. Open Beer Championship. The 15-can format remains uncommon in craft brewing, and the ABV range from 4.7% to 8.7% covers more ground than most mixed packs attempt. For drinkers who want to understand what Oskar Blues does across styles, this is the most efficient way to find out.