Southern Charred
Arrogant Consortia in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸
Brewed at/by: Stone BrewingAmber / Red Ale - Imperial Rotating Out of Production
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Score
7.63
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Double Bastard Ale Aged in Bourbon Barrels
When Double Bastard Ale spends months sequestered in Kentucky bourbon barrels, a most unique reverse-transmogrification takes place. A once-burly behemoth emerges as a stunningly graceful beast, with its bold, bullish roots lingering just under the surface. This Southernized paragon of liquid glory exudes sophistication, exalted character and uncompromising independence courtesy of American oak. Only the worthiest of imbibers are invited to experience a fleeting yet unforgettable encounter with this rare breed. This is what awaits those with the eye, heart and inner fortitude to step up to Southern Charred.
This oak bomb bursts on the palate with a well-rounded mixture of deep caramel, molasses, hops and char plus hints of brown sugar, with bourbony influence amplifying the beer’s maltiness. These interwoven flavors crescendo in an intense, lingering finish, yet for such a high-gravity beer, it is one helluva smooth operator. Quiet. Confident. Arrogant.
When Double Bastard Ale spends months sequestered in Kentucky bourbon barrels, a most unique reverse-transmogrification takes place. A once-burly behemoth emerges as a stunningly graceful beast, with its bold, bullish roots lingering just under the surface. This Southernized paragon of liquid glory exudes sophistication, exalted character and uncompromising independence courtesy of American oak. Only the worthiest of imbibers are invited to experience a fleeting yet unforgettable encounter with this rare breed. This is what awaits those with the eye, heart and inner fortitude to step up to Southern Charred.
This oak bomb bursts on the palate with a well-rounded mixture of deep caramel, molasses, hops and char plus hints of brown sugar, with bourbony influence amplifying the beer’s maltiness. These interwoven flavors crescendo in an intense, lingering finish, yet for such a high-gravity beer, it is one helluva smooth operator. Quiet. Confident. Arrogant.
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7.5/10
Oxidized sherry in bourbon barrels
Tried
from Bottle
on 25 Apr 2026
at 22:54
7.6/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 8
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Tap at Hopa. Deep brown, thick head. It shows sweet booze, sticky, super bitter hops, some caramel and other grainy notes. Like a strong west coast style IPA amd barley wine mix, just not quite balanced.
Tried
from Draft
on 04 Mar 2025
at 05:41
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Saturday night bottle share. Bottle from Rich. Big rich wooden notes abound, smoky, caramel, stinging palate. Nice way to age the already stellar Double Bastard. Sip, savor and enjoy.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Nov 2023
at 00:03
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottled (from Alko web). Slightly hazy deep amber colour, not much head. Aroma is dried fruits, some berries, alcohol, plum and some spices. Flavour is quite strong on the alcohol, but nicely balanced with wood, vanilla, spices, plum and some mild sweetish berries to it. Delicate. Wood gets more evident as the beer goes warmer.
Tried
from Bottle
on 24 Sep 2023
at 12:17
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
500ml bottle, purchased from the Richmond location. Poured a dark mahogany orange color with a touch of ruby. Off-white head. Aroma is similar to Oaked Arrogant Bastard or the Bourbon barrel aged version. Caramel is heavy in this one, but it's from 2015, so that's a bit understandable.
Tried
from Bottle
on 01 May 2022
at 05:53
8.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
From a bomber. Pours a clear dark amber with a tan head. Aromas of caramel. Flavors are bitter grass
Tried
on 10 Apr 2022
at 02:25
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Smoke and some bourbon. Peat. Kind of has a charred vibe. Amber orange pour with good head. Smoky bitter finish with some caramel. Bottle.
Tried
from Bottle
on 10 Apr 2022
at 01:17
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottled 500ml (sic! Alko) Murky ruby-brown colour, small beige head. Oak, vanilla and alcohol in the nose. Medium to full-bodied. Toffee, oak, vanilla, lots of spicey hops, alcohol. Wood is quite dominant in this one. Very hoppy too. Ok.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Dec 2020
at 18:57
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 9
Corked bottle. KJUBZT> Dark amber color. Toffee, vanilla, matured vinous notes, oak, bourbon in the aroma. Soft roast, remaining hops, toffee, bourbon, oak, vanilla and raisin in the flavor. Complex and very Nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 26 Aug 2019
at 08:41
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 9
Bottle. Amber-brown beer with a dark cream head. Bourbon and vanilla aroma with oak. Caramel and bourbon flavor with light oak and backing grapefruit. Medium bodied. Caramel and bourbon linger with light vanilla, light oak, and backing grapefruit.
Tried
from Bottle
on 18 Jun 2019
at 18:14