Arrogant Bastard Ale
Arrogant Consortia in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸
Brewed at/by: Stone BrewingStrong Ale - American Regular
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Score
7.37
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This is an aggressive beer. You probably won’t like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to be able to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We would suggest that you stick to safer and more familiar territory—maybe something with a multimillion-dollar ad campaign aimed at convincing you it’s made at an independent brewery, or one that implies that their tasteless seltzer / fizzy yellow beer / whatever-the-hell will give you more sex appeal. Perhaps you think multimillion-dollar ad campaigns make all that junk taste better. Perhaps you’re mouthing your words as you read this.
We believe that pandering to the lowest common denominator represents the height of tyranny—a virtual form of keeping the consumer barefoot, stupid & led by the nose social media. Brought forth upon an unsuspecting public in 1997, Arrogant Bastard Ale openly challenged the tyrannical overlords who were brazenly attempting to keep the people chained in the shackles of poor taste. One glance around and it’s glaringly obvious: they’re winning...as of now. Yet we will not stop. Ever. Since the very beginning, Arrogant Bastard Ale has reveled in its unprecedented and uncompromising celebration of intensity. There have been many nods to Arrogant Bastard Ale…even outright attempts to copy it…but only one can ever embody the true nature of Liquid Arrogance! Hated By Many. Loved By Few.
We believe that pandering to the lowest common denominator represents the height of tyranny—a virtual form of keeping the consumer barefoot, stupid & led by the nose social media. Brought forth upon an unsuspecting public in 1997, Arrogant Bastard Ale openly challenged the tyrannical overlords who were brazenly attempting to keep the people chained in the shackles of poor taste. One glance around and it’s glaringly obvious: they’re winning...as of now. Yet we will not stop. Ever. Since the very beginning, Arrogant Bastard Ale has reveled in its unprecedented and uncompromising celebration of intensity. There have been many nods to Arrogant Bastard Ale…even outright attempts to copy it…but only one can ever embody the true nature of Liquid Arrogance! Hated By Many. Loved By Few.
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6.5/10
Tried
on 14 Jun 2023
at 20:29
7.9/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Smell of sweet malt. Deep bronze colour, off-white head. Aroma of sweet malt, whisky, grass, rum. Soft carbon. Medium sweet.
Tried
on 22 May 2023
at 19:20
5.6/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 4
Texture 2
Overall 6.5
Mein erstes Imperial Ref Ale, oder zumindest eines, das sich als dieses definiert und erkennbar ist. Es ist wirklich aggressiv und es ist schwer zu trinken, da es verdammt bitter ist und man absichtlich keine Harmonie reinbringen will. Es hat aber gute Aromen nach Harz und Bitterhopfen. Mit ist es zu brutal, aber ich kann mir denken, dass es seine Anhänger finden wird.
Tried
on 29 Apr 2023
at 07:17
7.5/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 6
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7
19.2oz can from Luekens Wine & Spirits, Seminole. Dark red, clear with a large loose beige head and considerable lacing. Light notes of pine resin, some berries, amber malt. Bittersweet taste, nicely malt-led with intense bittering hops mid-sip. Notes of strawberry. Quite bitter in the finish. Full, oily body, medium carbonation. Hate the name and the marketing but love the actual beer.
Tried
from Can
on 21 Mar 2023
at 03:15
4.5/10
Not my style
Tried
from Can
on 25 Feb 2023
at 19:49
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
47 cl. can @ the appartment in Kalenberg, bought @ Plus Culemborg. Drank from the can but the beer has an off-white head and a clear copper red body. Wonderfull malty and citrus aroma. Very bitter taste and finish. Really great beer, it ticks all the boxes I care about.
Tried
from Can
on 07 Jan 2023
at 19:22
6/10
Malty and very very bitter.
Tried
on 10 Dec 2022
at 08:13
7/10
Tried
from Can
on 21 Nov 2022
at 20:55
7.4/10
Can’t believe I’ve be we checked this one in! Great to have on draft in HK. Malty big dark goodness
Tried
from Draft
on 22 Oct 2022
at 20:52
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
How: Can.
Where: Systembolaget.
Appearance: Amber colour with an off-white head.
Aroma: Malt, caramel, hops, citrus, grapefruit, grass.
Body: Medium body and carbonation.
Flavour: Malt, caramel, fruit, hops, citrus.
Where: Systembolaget.
Appearance: Amber colour with an off-white head.
Aroma: Malt, caramel, hops, citrus, grapefruit, grass.
Body: Medium body and carbonation.
Flavour: Malt, caramel, fruit, hops, citrus.
Tried
from Can
on 12 Aug 2022
at 08:14