Arrogant Consortia Arrogant Bastard Ale

Arrogant Bastard Ale
(has 3 batches)

 

Arrogant Consortia in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸

Brewed at/by: Stone Brewing
  Strong Ale - American Regular
Score
7.38
ABV: 7.2% IBU: 100 Ticks (all batches): 379
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.
 

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7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
Bottle, 650 ml from Luvians bottle shop, St Andrews. Pours deep amber, lasting beige head. Caramel malty, dark fruit, spicy, toffee, sweet. Moderate hoppiness. Bitter finish. Had this on my list for some time, didn’t really knock me off my feet, but it is a good brew.
Tried from Bottle from Luvians Bottle Shop on 08 Mar 2016 at 13:02

7.2/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7
Draught at BKL München 2016.
Dark copper body, with a medium, creamy, lacing, beige head.
Aroma of tea, caramel, dark fruits, grapefruit, some grass.
Tastes of grapefruit, caramel, some pine, some resin, dark fruits, some tea.
Medium, oily mouthfeel, with a lively carbonation.
Finishes bitter, a bit dry, zesty, hoppy, a bit herbal, with subtle malts.

Nice one, although I was expecting more. Tastes like a darker IPA, with some harsh notes I don’t like too much. I’ve had the Oaked version before and liked it way better.
Tried on 26 Feb 2016 at 18:06

7.8/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
From tap. Clear dark copper brown color with light beige head. Malty and hoppy aroma, caramel, bready, pine, dark fruity. Sweet and biter taste like aroma. Medium to full oily body with soft carbonation.
Tried from Draft on 26 Jan 2016 at 13:56

6.2/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 8 Flavor 6 Texture 6 Overall 5
Gezapft im Dolden Maedel, Berlin. Dunkle Bernsteinfarbe, Aroma Maracuja, Kaffee. Geschmack: Fuselig, säurig, Grapefruit-Noten, rauchrig. Bitter im Abgang
Tried on 21 Jan 2016 at 02:18

7/10
Merry Christmas!
Tried on 25 Dec 2015 at 15:57

5.4/10 Appearance 6 Aroma 5 Flavor 4 Texture 6 Overall 6.5
Rated from old notes. A dry hopped ale the color of muddy water. Flowery smell, although the fruitiness in the taste is soon overwhelmed by the bitter side of the hops. Monotone. Threatens to wear out its welcome, like an arrogant bastard, but is okay if sipped slowly and patiently
Tried on 20 Dec 2015 at 10:46


10/10 Appearance 10 Aroma 10 Flavor 10 Texture 10 Overall 10
Aroma: caramel, resin, grass, spruce, citrus, Appearance: clear amber, tan head Taste: medium sweetness, medium bitterness, Palate: medium body, sticky, soft carbonation, long finish, Perfect
Tried on 24 Nov 2015 at 14:59

7/10
Tried on 22 Nov 2015 at 12:26

7.8/10 Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 8
650ml bottle. Pours a beautiful, clear, ruby red with a large, frothy, long lasting, beige head that laces. Sweet aroma of roasted malt, caramel, dried fruit and citrus hops. Sweet flavour of roasted malt, caramel, dried fruit and grass with a dry, bitter, hoppy finish. Medium body with an oily texture and soft carbonation. Nice.
Tried from Bottle on 15 Oct 2015 at 00:00