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Double Bastard Ale

Double Bastard Ale

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An American Strong Ale brewed by
Stone Brewing Co.

Escondido, California USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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Commercial Description:
This is a lacerative muther of a beer. The evil big brother of Arrogant Bastard Ale. It is strongly suggested you stay far, far away from this beer. Those foolish enough to venture close enough to taste will experience a punishingly unforgiving assault on the palate. 'Course there's always the masochists...

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 Snojerk321 (943), San Diego, California, USA
4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/516/20

Mar 6, 2006  
I work at a store called Beverages and More, and have the opportunity of talking to the stone reps every week. He said this years Double Bastard is gonna be even more burly!

urnamesucks (61), New York City, New York, USA
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/512/20
Aug 20, 2008  
Super strong, but very subtle. You would think that a 10% drink would be stronger, but it was excellently balanced.


Surly (17), Michigan, USA
3.8 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/517/20
Aug 20, 2008  
Dark murky copper with a hint of red. No visible carbonation. Thick one finger head. Aromas is heavy malt, spices and fruit. Smooth mouth feel which gets bubbly and bitter, followed by a pleasant taste of alcohol. After a few sips the taste gets sweeter and fruitier.


 JMFG (1086), Florida, USA
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/58/104/516/20
Aug 15, 2008  
Pours thickly into glass with a rich dark amber color, thin off-white head. Heavy blast of alcohol and peppery hops, sweet malts hinted at. Real sweet malty caramel taste, a lot of aggressive citric hops. The alcohol is certainly there, but doesn’t come out as much as the aroma lets on.


 jonno (151), Japan
4.5 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/105/59/105/517/20
Aug 15, 2008  
A true freak of a beer and easily the best thing I’ve tasted out of the states. At first it was a bit much for me, but the balance between the malts and the hops is otherworldly...one for the ages


Avengedpoet (21), Arizona, USA
3.1 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
4/103/57/103/514/20
Aug 13, 2008  
Thanks to Rustychiles for this one. Pours super-dark brown with no head whatsoever. Nose is all malt sweetness, very reminiscent of a Barleywine. First taste reflects that impression. Lots of dark fruit phenolics. Hop aroma is surprisingly restrained, especially for a Stone beer. Fairly balanced, could use a lot more aging. I think this sample was too young for my palate.




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