Arrogant Bastard Ale

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

Serve in Snifter, Tulip

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Sorry.. too much bite, too much bitter, too much hoppy taste.. sorry guys just wasn’t impressed!

Great artwork and text on the bottle! The back is hilarious. Inventive taste, a must try. I couldn’t drink it every day.

UPDATED: FEB 9, 2004 Clear, ruby red. Soapy, rocky head and lace. Huge nose of caramelly, crystal malts and resiny hops. I also detect some peat and chocolate as well. Very rich. sweet flavors of malt, caramel and brutal, bitter, piney, resiny hops swimming in a medium-thick, rich body. Very hoppy but has wonderful sweetness throughout that provides the balance. Finish is hoppy and pretty dry. A damn fine beer! Thank you Gusler!

This stuff is awesom. There is an increible quntitity and variety of flavors packed into this amazing brew. It has a wonderful hop beginning and a beutiful chocalate malty finish. Amazing!!

UPDATED: JUL 21, 2006 Thought I would re-rate now due to my personal affinity for this brew. Once again, very deserving of the 5.0 rating I originally gave. A Hall of Fame brew that turned me on to the joys of all other beers being different than Miller or Anheuser Busch.

Absolutely gorgeous color on this one. Excellent transition with the hops, it all went smooth. Finish of roasted fruits, raisin.

This beer just doesn’t do it for me. Maybe I have something against hype, as this beer is hyped a lot, but it just tastes harsh and unpleasant to me. Sorry, guys. I do like your IPA quite well, however.

UPDATED: MAY 9, 2003 Rerate 05/08/03: Tried this on draught at Barley's Smokehouse. This is just one of those beers that is so unique and difficult to categorize that it is always a pleasure to drink. Pours a deep dark reddish brown with a thin and foamy beige head. Thin lacing. Aroma is alternatingly floral, fruity (citrus mostly), and malty. Medium-bodied and tart, with flavors of citrus, caramel, malt and pine. Complex yet easy to drink, with a nice strong and bitter finish. I have grown to appreciate this beer after having it so many times. 02/21/02 (3.7):I have to admit I didn't like this one on the fist taste, but at ounce 5 or so it started to taste really good. Not sure if this is a beer you want to spend the whole night drinking though, as it is expensive and hard to keep up with. Perfect color and different from the norm, which always scores points with me.

Horrible after-taste.

Slightly leafy/grassy aromatics. Deep amber hue. There is a nutty taste that settles in after the head on collision with the hops. Man, this is one huge beer! Thanks Gusler.