Arrogant Bastard Ale - Bourbon Barrel
Arrogant Consortia in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸
Brewed at/by: Stone BrewingStrong Ale Rotating
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Score
7.32
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Ale Aged in Kentucky Bourbon Barrels
I awake from a slumber that’s been anything but peaceful. I don’t take kindly to idling and I am anything but neutral. Life has nothing to do with killing time, and the knowledge that months have passed since the onset of my sequestering in this pitch-black oaken tomb (albeit a barrel flush with brilliant aromas of vanilla and char) does not sit well. But then comes a tingle followed by rejuvenating warmth, signs that something is different…something has changed…and for the better.
I feel stronger yet somehow more nimble and refined. I feel even more self-assured, and my vision for what is good and right, honest and true, is as laser-sharp as the brawny, bawdy, liquid Arrogance that shall further advance my battle against all things mediocre and geared toward the lowest common denominator. I have been born anew and, in the process, anointed with vibrant, inspiring, previously unexperienced character, all while maintaining everything I am and have always been—bold, bullish, unadulterated, and yes, Arrogant.
Are you Worthy of quaffing a beverage of this intensity, irreverence and quality craftsmanship? Not likely, but for those who “get it,” I know my time in this bourbon barrel has not been wasted. Cheers to you, enlightened imbiber. On second thought, cheers to me!
I awake from a slumber that’s been anything but peaceful. I don’t take kindly to idling and I am anything but neutral. Life has nothing to do with killing time, and the knowledge that months have passed since the onset of my sequestering in this pitch-black oaken tomb (albeit a barrel flush with brilliant aromas of vanilla and char) does not sit well. But then comes a tingle followed by rejuvenating warmth, signs that something is different…something has changed…and for the better.
I feel stronger yet somehow more nimble and refined. I feel even more self-assured, and my vision for what is good and right, honest and true, is as laser-sharp as the brawny, bawdy, liquid Arrogance that shall further advance my battle against all things mediocre and geared toward the lowest common denominator. I have been born anew and, in the process, anointed with vibrant, inspiring, previously unexperienced character, all while maintaining everything I am and have always been—bold, bullish, unadulterated, and yes, Arrogant.
Are you Worthy of quaffing a beverage of this intensity, irreverence and quality craftsmanship? Not likely, but for those who “get it,” I know my time in this bourbon barrel has not been wasted. Cheers to you, enlightened imbiber. On second thought, cheers to me!
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7/10
Tried
on 25 Nov 2019
at 17:47
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tap @ Fermentoren, Aarhus. Pours clear dark reddish brown with a medium brown head. ARomas of dark fruits, light vanilla, fudge, malt, light licorice, yeasty. Taste has bourbon, bitter maltiness, licorice, dark fruits, oak.
Tried
from Draft
on 06 Nov 2019
at 16:54
7.9/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Cloudy copper with a well-lacing yellowish head. Aroma: honey malts, dried fruit, candied fruit, hops. Medium body. Average carbonation. Taste: medium dry, malty and hoppy. Dried fruit. A hint of barrel. Medium to heavy bitterness. Quite good still of controversial balance.
Tried
from Can
on 31 Oct 2019
at 20:49
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle. Clear amber body under a dense tan head. Aroma of malt, wood, vanilla and mild Bourbon. Flavor is smooth malty, balanced oak, vanilla, pleasant bitterness and fine, warming Bourbon. Nice body and long lasting smooth, warming aftertaste. Nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 09 Sep 2019
at 17:04
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Tap at Craft Heads. Loads of bourbon, apples. Spicy. Alcohol. Bit overdone. Not sure I could drink much of this. Not really a fan.
Tried
from Draft
on 09 Sep 2019
at 16:03
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Tap. Vanilla, bourbon, earthy, resinny hops. Alcohol. Dry. Nice and interesting beer.
Tried
from Draft
on 26 Aug 2019
at 08:34
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
KØLF 030519. Dark brown color with a tan head. Aroma is bourbon, pine, grapefruit. Flavor is bourbon, pine, grapefruit, caramel, alcohol, malt, wood, vanill. Powerful nice beer.
Tried
on 01 Jul 2019
at 05:36
6/10
Tried
on 29 Mar 2019
at 19:10
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
2.5 yr old bottle in Dresden. Still very bitter, a bit too harsh for my palate. The barrel aging is still quite strong though. Tough to make a malt body that balances such intense bitterness.
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Mar 2019
at 12:51
7/10
Bottled on 07/26/2016;Aroma is way better than Stone Berlin base beer,medium sweetness of toasted sugars,light sweet bread,low dough
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Mar 2019
at 22:45