Arrogant Bastard Ale - Bourbon Barrel
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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7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
355ml bottle from Craftbeer-Shop.com. Smooth woody nose. The beer starts mild and rich. Very dry, deep fruity with a nice and quite intense bitterness. Round and floral, nice pine and resin over a soft and fruity malty body. Long bitter and floral aftertaste, the wood is low and the bourbon is only there in hints. Deep mild bitter aftertaste, round and sessionable with a long bitter aftertaste.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Nov 2017
at 15:02
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Közepes, nem túl tartós hab, barna szín. Karamelles, fűszeres, fahordós illat, halovány burbonos lepellel. Édeskés burbonos, fahordós alap, karamelles, fűszeres, déligyümölcsös aromákkal. Közepesen testes, közepesen szénsavas, erősen keserű. Finom, jól sikerült sör.
Tried
on 30 Sep 2017
at 11:44
7/10
Tried
from Draft
on 20 Aug 2017
at 21:46
9.3/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 10
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
This is an excellent combination. Hops, Bourbon and Malts.
Tried
on 03 Aug 2017
at 12:00
6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 5
Texture 4
Overall 7
Hazy brown color, off-white head with short retention and nice lacework. Aroma has notes of caramel, some molasses and light bourbon. Flavor with moderate bitterness, some resins. Very dry mouthfeel and toasted wooden notes in the final with light Bourbon aftertaste.
Tried
on 01 Jul 2017
at 19:00
3.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 2
Flavor 3
Texture 8
Overall 3
Draught at Ölrepubliken on May 24, 2017.Cloudy brown color, tan head. Very Bretty, acidic, acetic, barnyard, yeasty scent. Fruity Brett, spicy, yeasty taste. Bitter, Brett aftertaste. Medium smooth mouthfeel, medium high bitterness.New keg they tried, apaprently the first one was similar, they didn’t keep selling it, but apparently it has reached them in this state from the brewery.
Tried
on 24 May 2017
at 15:59
7.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 7
On tap at TCBW, Tallinn. Dark amber, slightly hazy, with an off-white head. Sweet and malty with lots of caramel, some influence from the bourbon barrels and dried, sweet fruits. Way too sweet for my taste, but still fairly enjoyable.
Tried
from Draft
on 06 May 2017
at 11:42
8.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8.5
BOTTLE 12 OZ. Almost clear dark copper, beige head. Rich dried fruity aroma, caramel, toffee and loads of Bourbon barrel, just a sting of alcohol. Rich but easy drinking, roasted dark bread crust, just hints of caramel, fruity caramel, dry sharp spicy herbal butter finish. Great.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Apr 2017
at 15:27
8/10
Tried
on 04 Apr 2017
at 23:13
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
01-04-17 // sampled at CRAFT Frankfurt 2017. Clear amber shiny coloured beer. White head. Nose of seet malts and bourbon barrel. Taste is sweet malty, caramel, toffee, roasted malts, good borubon barrel in the end. 3.3 --- 30-01-19 // 2015 version. Stunning.
Tried
on 01 Apr 2017
at 18:42