 islay (409), Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA
Apr 13, 2007
22 oz. bottle purchased for me by iradog on his trip to Colorado. Thanks, Ira! Aroma of piney and citrusy Pacific Northwest hops. Smell also possesses a pronounced sweetness, featuring cherry and chocolate scents. Aroma similar to that one might find in a barley wine, but it could stand to be a little stronger. Pours an impressive, dark, amber/ruby-brown with a golden-amber hue and a small to moderate amount of yellowish tan head. Looks like pure cranberry juice or liquid clay in the glass. Produces extensive lacing. Bitter hops dominate the flavor, despite the fact that the beer looks and smells as though the malts would be stronger in the flavor profile. Grapefruit and other citrus flavors deriving from the hops are evident, but the English-style dirt bitterness is what sets this beer apart from so many other American strong ales. Improves after multiple sips and as it warms. Long, satisfying, dirt-bitter aftertaste. Medium to full in body. Tangy and sharp, silky but lively in the palate. Easy to drink for a relatively big and thick brew. The mouthfeel to some extent stands out more than the flavor in this beer. Arrogant Bastard is a good, solid, bitter spin on the classic American hops-dominated ale.
zappafan99 (351), Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA
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 (82), Fern Park, Florida, USA
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 (78), Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, USA
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.
poolboy (29), Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Nov 30, 2008 This beer is available on tap at several places near me. So, I drink a good bit of it. Copper with a large head. Taste of malt, hopes, and bitters. Some alcohol taste as well. Very pleasant aftertaste. Recommended.
barleynhops (28), Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
Nov 29, 2008 Poured a red color with light lacing. Mild taste of hops, but with bitter malts. Couldnt taste the alcohol, but rather enjoyed the aftertaste which was nutty with a little citris.
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