Arrogant Bastard Ale - Bourbon Barrel
(has 5 batches)
Arrogant Consortia in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸
Brewed at/by: Stone BrewingStrong Ale - American Rotating
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Score
7.34
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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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8.1/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
clear mahogany colour, 2 inches of creamy beige-ish head, which lasts for several minutes; aroma of caramel, biscuit, vanilla and whisky notes, dried fruits, maybe some overripe tropical fruity and floral notes, too; taste is the same; great beer, but I think, ’american strong ale’ is not my style...
Tried
from Can
on 04 Jun 2016
at 14:27
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Tap @ DØE. Clear dark brown with tiny head. Aroma is malt, caramel, toasted, bourbon, oak, wood and vanilla. Flavour is malt, caramel, toasted, sweet, bourbon, little vanilla, oak, wood, dark fruit and a little bitter.
Tried
from Draft
on 04 Jun 2016
at 08:07
8/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
355ml bottle bought at Value On liqur store. Bottled on 31/03/2015. Pours a dark amber with a slightly tan head. Aroma is caramel, candied fruits, roasted malt, some leather notes. Taste is slightly sweet, hoppy bitter, caramel. Hoppy bitter aftertaste. Good one, despite it is quite old.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 May 2016
at 00:52
7.4/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Draught @ Fermentoren, Aarhus. Pours dark amber with an offwhite head, light lacings. Aroma of malt, caramel, wood, light dried fruit, bourbon, alcohol. Flavor is light sweet, malty, caramel, wood, little coconut, bourbon, alcohol. Medium to full body, soft to average carbonation, light sweet finish with warming alcohol. 250516
Tried
on 25 May 2016
at 12:12
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Tap @ Fermentoren, Aarhus. Hazy dark brown with an off-white head. Aroma is sweet, malty, caramel, dark fruit and light bourbon. Flavor is quite sweet and moderate bitter. Dry and moderate bitter finish. 250516
Tried
from Draft
on 25 May 2016
at 11:10
7.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottle at home from brewdog online. An attractive deep ruby red amber brown coloured pour with a lasting frothy magnolia head. Aroma is sweet woody malts, vanilla bourbon, toffee and brown sugars, hints of liquorice. Flavour is composed of toasted wood, bourbon, virgin oak, bitter black liquorice, toffee. A harsh bitter woody finish. Palate is semi sweet, medium full rounded bodied, frothy moderate carbonation.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 May 2016
at 16:23
6.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 6
Texture 6
Overall 7
Draught@HBF2016. Amber/pale copper colour, mediumsized beige head. Aroma is alcohol, vanilla, wood, some earth and mild toffeeish notes. Flavour is alcohol sweetness, some vanilla, toffee and mild ripe fruitiness with quite strong hops to it as well. One of the most "wooden" BA beers I’ve had, especially in the flavour.
Tried
on 08 May 2016
at 23:13
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
This was poured into a snifter.
The appearance was a hazy burnt bronzed amber color with a thin white rimmed little head that dissipated at a nice pace. Messy lacing.
The smell took on the bourbon sweetness over a light tobacco/toffee strong/caramel maltiness. Light vanilla, subtle woodiness. Slight grassiness.
The taste was moderately sweet through the previously mentioned flavors. Dry woody aftertaste and finish.
On the palate, this one sat about a medium in body with a good sipping quality about it. Carbonation runs fairly light. Medium viscosity to the feel. Good bitter/harshness - high just like regular arrogant bastard.
Overall, as an American Strong ale, hell yeah, this is great stuff and could probably age as well.
The appearance was a hazy burnt bronzed amber color with a thin white rimmed little head that dissipated at a nice pace. Messy lacing.
The smell took on the bourbon sweetness over a light tobacco/toffee strong/caramel maltiness. Light vanilla, subtle woodiness. Slight grassiness.
The taste was moderately sweet through the previously mentioned flavors. Dry woody aftertaste and finish.
On the palate, this one sat about a medium in body with a good sipping quality about it. Carbonation runs fairly light. Medium viscosity to the feel. Good bitter/harshness - high just like regular arrogant bastard.
Overall, as an American Strong ale, hell yeah, this is great stuff and could probably age as well.
Tried
from Can
on 05 May 2016
at 22:29