Double Bastard Ale

2008 batch. Deep brown color; silky, dark tan head that disappears fairly quickly but can be brought back briefly with some swirling. Aroma caramel, orange and lemon, raisin, and some piney hops; note of alcohol evaporation. Big flavor: Caramel sweetness and heavy, lingering hops; some peppery spice; dark fruit; some alcohol but doesn’t taste nearly 10%. Really nice mouthfeel; smooth and silky; moderate stickiness on the lips. Maybe a tiny bit overrated, but very good.

(on tap at Trinity in Colorado Springs). Pours a cloudy amber color. Medium off white head which is lasting. Strong hop aroma. Strong spicy hop flavor with alcohol and light bitterness. Long duration. Oily texture. Fair lacing. Moderate carbonation.

Bottle, Amazing beer! Pours ruby red with minimal head. Nice hoppy notes, sweet caramel, with some mild citrus. If you could match the nose of the arrogant with the taste of the double you would have a wicked brew!

Pours hazy ruby brown with a foamy tan head. Ripe fruit, alcohol, anise, pine, and citrus aroma. Bitter pine and molasses taste with some roast. A kick right in the face.

Very strong and complex. Pours a reddish brown with small ring of head. Mostly hop aroma. Tastes syrupy, malty and sweet. Notes of caramel, toffee. Hop flavors come out towards the end. Dry, slightly bitter finish. The best I’ve had from Stone

Bottle. Pours a dark amber with a nice white head. Nice caramel and hop aroma. Boozy taste with a hop bite. Wicked good. It’s a perfect double.

Very strong hops flavor and bitterness with some malt. Pours a dark copper color with white head, and the aroma is very hoppy like that of a double ipa. This is a great beer if you like very hoppy and bitter brews.

Strong caramel aroma, hops a little skunk. Amber colour with a good frothy white head. Syrup like texture. Tangy bitter hop flavour. Sharp and cuts right to the palette. Grapefruit lingering around afterwards. Very tasty ale. Should have looked at the ABV. Wondered why I woke up with a wee hangover.