Double Bastard Ale

2008 Release. Poured cloudy brown. Thin head. Pine and grapefruit aroma. Very thick and sweet with soem malt and caramel notes. Hoppy bitterness as it warms.

Pours dark brown with a ruby tint when held to light. Faint off whit to brown head that disappeared quickly. NIce carmel smell with mild cirtus raisins pine and hop aroma. Flavor had chocolate , molasses hop flavor , light cherry , and some vanilla flavors

Pours a nice mahogany with a light tan head that leaves a perfect lacing down the glass. Smells of badusy and awesomeness. jesus mary mother of god this is fantastic. far better than expected. Far better balanced than I expected. Hops are in the background and keeping this from being too sweet. Alcohol is far more hidden than expected.

Bottle shared at Butter’s Big Cellar Blowout. Semi-hazy reddish pour with good white head. Muted citrus hop aroma, with malt sweetness. Tons of malt and caramel, bourbon, and earthy hop note Moderate alcohol warming on the back Awesome label. Just overated imo.

Butters Big Blowout - Pours a dark amber with white head. Fruity, malt, hops and alcohol present in the aroma. Smells like a barley wine. Same in taste, burnt finish. Nice stout.

Bottle at Butters Big Cellar Blowout. 2008 bottle. Pours a beige head with lace and a copper amber body. Smells of fresh hops, malt, and brown sugar. Tastes the same. Candi sugar, roasted malt, and hop finish.

2007 bottle from mspindler. Very good sweet taste with caramel smell. Good hoppy taste. A little bitterness at the end with taste of alcohol.

Pours a hazy brown/orange color with a thick dense cream head. Smells of sweet citrus and caramel. The hops are very strong, giving tastes of citrus fruits like orange and grapefruit. Medium body with lively carbonation. Finishes bitter and lingers. A little astringent.