Arrogant Bastard Ale

Brewed by Stone Brewing Co.
Style: American Strong Ale
Escondido, California USA

2007: This is a deep and dark red colored ale. Huge, puffy head. No haze, but deep and murky. Big spiderweb of lace. Magnificently balanced smell. Has a deep, dark ale smell. Deep, excellent oaky smell with bitter hops underneath. Wonderful strong ale smell. Very woody, heavy alcohol smell.. Excellent oak-barrelled flavor. Very alcohol-ish, strong. Woody and powerful. Very strong, but outstanding. A very special strong ale. Thick yet also thirst-quenching. A strong, "wet ale." Creamy and good. So drinkable for such a strong ale. Oaky, alcohol-y, strong, rich.

Bottle. Pours a very nice reddish hue. Aroma is slightly hoppy. Malt is still noticeable. Balanced nicely actually. Sweet. Taste is the same. Very good with dinner.

Bomber from my main man Eddie at Express Liquor in PB. Pours a deep, dark red...somewhere between Guiness and Hop Head Red. One finger cappucino head which dissipates, leaving behind some significant lacing. This is one helluva good looking beer. This beer’s reputation precedes it, but with good reason. Nose is hops and some subtle coffee and caramel notes. Palate is a right hook to the kisser of sweet, delicious hops with an even sweeter malt backbone. Some toffee notes round out this aggressive yet totally enjoyable strong ale. Yellow, fizzy beer is for wusses indeed. I want another.

Excellent all around ale. Significant hops aroma. Deep amber color, clear, minimal head. Some bitterness, medium body, soft carbonation, clean finish. Not overpowering in any way, just a solid go-to beer.

Super Hoppy. Nice aroma and excellant taste. If you are an Ale fan, this one will change your life.

Geat thx to Bianca and Thierry. For tasting day 20.02.2010. Also this special bottle. Dark brown color, with a beige head. Aroma roasted malts, spice, american hops. Medium to full body. Taste oakes, sweet, roasted malts, hopsbitterness, bit spice.

Amber pour from bottle. Light head. Huge taste of pine, hops and some light smoke. Warm finish with some decent kick. Solid stuff.

Bottle, pours clear red/amber, medium white head that reduces to a persistent ring. Floral nose, super-rank hops along with nice crystal malt character. Mouthfeel belies the alcohol present in this brew, roasted barley, mild smoke, flavor is all about the hops, seamlessly integrated, sticky, hops. Vera nice!