Arrogant Bastard Ale
(has 3 batches)
Arrogant Consortia in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸
Brewed at/by: Stone BrewingStrong Ale - American Regular
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Score
7.38
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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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7.8/10
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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
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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.
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
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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
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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
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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
6/10
Tried
at
Moeder Lambic Fontainas
on 07 Dec 2015
at 19:48
10/10
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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
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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