Arrogant Bastard Ale

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

Great beer. I can’t wait until I can get it in Florida. Lots of hops with some pine, but not bitter in the least. A good amount of carbonation dances on the tongue and a nice pine aftertaste is left behind.

Bottled and tap. Hazy copper color, thick off-white head. Malty aroma, bready, bit hop, caramel, hint of raisin. Great malty body, bitter. Nice!

Love it. Nose of hops, roast, bread. Intense hop bite. Great roasted malt character. This brew defines and or sets a standard for American strong ale. Cheers!

Praise Bacchus that this great brew is finally available in Georgia! It pours a rich, semi-transparent, appetizing brown with a thick, tan, fine-bubbled head. Aroma is strong fiercely hoppy and has a pine undertone. Flavor is richly hoppy, a hops lover’s dream; it is fairly but not harshly bitter and has just a whisper of sweetness. Texture is lively and tingly, and the aftertaste is hoppy and piny.

This beer is classic, can be picked up anywhere for dirt cheap. Having a bad day? Crack this arrogant bastard and your day will be saved. Love this fuckin beer, always a good choice. ****100th rating****

Caramel malty aromas. Brownish amber colors. Roasted brown malt with a bitter finish. Hops are evident. Good rich palate - strong malt profile. Hoppy but plenty of sweetness and hearty reddish malt. Good.

Poured from a 22 oz. bomber. Dark amber brownish body with light brown / off white frothy head with excellent lacing. Interesting aroma - Citrus, earthy, caramel, toast....overall gentle on the nose...but what a surprise thereafter! Taste is predominant bitter and woody, some spice. Bitter is not in a pale ale or IPA sort of way, and much more aggressive than smooth. Palate is moderatley thick and syrupy residue that lingers a good while. Depth and complexity that leaves you guessing and wanting more...and I will definitely need more in order to put my finger on it.

This brew has earned the right to be arrogant. It’s the whole package. Pours a dark auburn with a huge resilient sticky beige head that leaves a graceful trail of thick lacing. Fantastic citrusy nose brings to mind spiced orange and evergreen. Nice full mouthfeel. Flavor is malty with the hops mixing in well, just a slight bit of sweetness, and a long earthy bitter finish.