Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale

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

For the most part, same as the standard Arrogant Bastard, same color, a little more co2, has nice woody/oak aftertaste that seems to tie the bitterness and malt together, making a more complete experience for me.

Tallahassee, Fl. - Liquor Loft - 12 oz bottle never thought I would see the day that I could buy Stone locally in north Florida. Pours a sparkling medium copper with a tight white head that leave a thin film of sticky lacing. Fresh, resiny aroma with plenty of sticky spruce notes. Flavor has the patented west coast hoppiness, some maple syrup sweetness with a slight hint of the advertised oak but probably would not notice it if I did not see the "oaked" on the label. Full bodied and rib sticking. thick, rich mouthfeel. Overall, solid.

12oz bottle. Pours a clear reddish brown with a tan head. Nose is musty and earthy hops. Taste is oak, malt and orange rind hops. Mouthfeel is medium-thin with a dry bitter finish. Not as harsh or as potent as regular arrogant B.

Poured a deep brown color with a brown copper head. Not quite as bitter as the original but it still has some bite. Taste is caramel, spice, oak, orange. Very good beer, but I really prefer the double arrogant bastard and the original to this. Still very good.

Pours deep brown with one finger head. Aroma is malt, slight dark fruit. Mouthfeel is pretty good. I miss the hops from teh standard AB. I think it trades hops for mouthfeel. Good brew but I prefer the bite of the fresh AB.

12 oz. bottle - Poured a dark chestnut color with hint of red. Small white head with nice lacing on glass. Aroma - musty oak, citrus hops and caramel malt. Flavor - medium bitter with a oak sap taste. Palate - medium mouthfeel with perfect carbonation with some spice. Finish is dry and bitter. Nice sensation on tongue while drinking, almost numbing?! Overall - I actually prefer this over the plain Arrogant Bastard. The oak chips mellow the beer out and give it a unique flavor. Stone Brewery kicks ass !!!

12 ouncer. Poured ruddy brown with a scummy cream head. Smelled of lumber, roasted chestnuts, and compost. Taste was dominated by the oak tannins and vanilla, but earthy hops and nutty malt also were present. Long tannic finish with no alcohol hotness in evidence. Good stuff.

Pours a nice amber color with a solid thick creamy head that did not go anywhere fast. Nice scent of oak, hops, orange and spice. Taste is the same with a very dry hoppy kick to it and perfect carbonation. Great, great beer.