Arrogant Bastard Ale

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

I have had this on numerous occasions but just realized I never rated it- This was the beer that started it for me with Stone Brewing. Nice balance of bold flavor and drinkability. It can be a little over the top in succession but to sit back and have one or two- enjoy it’s worth it. The dialogue created for these beers are pretty good but by now I think we get the hint- Stone makes aggressive beers!

Had this at Hair of the Dog in Chattanooga, their "ten dollar beer." Well, it was worth it. Nice strong flavor, exactly what I was looking for in a beer that day. Not as intense as I expected.

22ozBomber. Why a score of 5? Because,when i find a beer, that in my opinion,defines a style i give it a perfect score.Aroma is a mix of piney hops and roasted malts.In good light it is a dark ruby red with a nice tan head. Flavor wise it is a solid mix of bitter hops and varying degrees maltiness as it warms up.Very tasty! Medium palate which makes it very drinkable.(maybe my taste buds are dead because of too much IIPA)As far as i am concerned this is one of the best beers in the world which fits the strong ale description perfectly.If i was stuck in an elevator and had a dozen of these i could stay in there for quite a long time before i would start to panic.

very strong,solid beer..very different..not a light hearted beer..fun beer though

Great strong brew! Not for the faint of heart, this one will diffidently leave its impression on your palate.

This one was too strong for me. The label said I probably wouldn’t like it and they were spot on. Has a strong hop/pine taste. I wasn’t worthy. UPDATE: 11/11/09 On tap at the saucer. Pours a heavy red hue. Smell is of fat pine dripping with heavy heavy hops. Taste is right upfront hops, (no surprise) that fills the edges of the tongue and quickly envelops the palate. Some roasted malts also hold sway over the taste. Finishes dry and roasted with the bittering hops reminding you of their anger.

I love the bottle: "This is an aggressive beer. You probably won’t like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. " Did I ever, this is outstanding, definitely on the hoppy side, graprefruit maybe? Deep amber pour, almost red, great beer, 24oz. bottle, can’t go wrong.

Nose is hops, color brown, creamy fawn head, hops and malt is a good balance. Bitter finish through a medium body. It was a pleasant surprise at the restaurant I visited this evening.