MeanMountnMan (15), Nampa, Idaho, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 | Dec 14, 2008 Updated: Dec 15, 2008Aroma: Fruity caramel malt, grapefruit.
Appearence: Hazy, Reddish-brown with a creamy .5 inch head. Some lacing present.
Flavor: Complex. Sweet carmel malt at first with a fruity citrus hops right behind. Slight bitterness in the finish. Toasted grain aftertaste. Very nice.
Palate: Texture is just right. Good carbonation and solid mouthfeel as one would expect from a beer name Arrogant Bastard.
Overall: I like this beer. Balanced flavors and good texture make me want more of this.
Serving type: bottle
thill25 (216), Orlando, Florida, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Dec 12, 2008 22 oz bottle...pours a crimson caramel color with a tan head that leaves some sticky lacing. Aroma consisted of a generous amount of piney hops, citrusy hops, tobacco, and molasses type notes as well. The flavor was a bitter sweet mix of toasted malts and the piney, resonous hops. There was a smidge of caramel/toffee to adequatley offset the bitterness. The palate was filled with lively carbonation, and a strong, lasting bitter aftertaste. A medium heavy ale, although it could make for a nice semi-session ale. Floback (333), Naples, Florida, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 | Dec 7, 2008 Bottle from Knightly Spirits. Pours a dark, murky amber with tight webs of lace and a thumbnail of tan head. The nose is deliciously fruity with notes of piney, citrusy hops and starfruit. Flavors are similar to the nose and include more pine tree sap and a metallic alcoholic bite in the finish. Carbonation is lively and the body full. Despite the amusingly insulting label, I was able to muster up enough sophistication to enjoy this fine brew by a great brewery. djtimeless (170), Florida, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 16/20 | Dec 6, 2008 Pours out deep red with foamy head. Taste is malty and hoppy. Very smooth balance. Sweet but bitter. Crisp and clean. Very drinkable. BustedFlat (552), Edina, Minnesota, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 4/5 | 6/10 | 4/5 | 13/20 | Dec 5, 2008 Sampled at the Great Decatur Beer Tasting Festival in Georgia on 10/18/08. Amber in color. Pine hops on the nose. Taste is of pine hops and grapefruit. Definitely bitter, but there are some caramel notes to even things out. zappafan99 (462), South Carolina, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 | Dec 4, 2008 Taste 12/8 Bottle. Looks: Lovely dark red body with a lacing head. Aroma: Tons of malts and yeast. Taste: Nice thick malt base with a good sour yeast. Finishes with a nice sharp hops bitterness. Unique, over the top and quite drinkable. bconley (351), Fern Park, Florida, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 | Dec 3, 2008 Bomber. Glad this is available in FL now. Pours deep amber color, with an off white head. Very floral smell. Big and hoppy. Has the nice citrusy and evergreen flavor. Definitely some caramel sweetness in there too. Really good...in fact..I Was worthy joeyplush (333), Garnet Valley, Pennsylvania, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 | Dec 2, 2008 Pours a rich chestnut amber color with a creamy off-white head. Rich aroma of citrus and floral hops, nicely balanced. Taste is hoppy and fruity, with hints of grapes balanced with caramel hops, and a bitter finish which reminds me of a grapefruit. Very strong lacing. Overall, a robust beer that feels like a cross between an IPA and an amber lager.
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