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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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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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.
stevoj (18327) reviewed Southern Charred (2015) from Arrogant Consortia 2 years ago
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.
oh6gdx (51139) reviewed Southern Charred (2015) from Arrogant Consortia 2 years ago
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.
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.
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
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.
TBone (30139) reviewed Southern Charred (2015) from Arrogant Consortia 5 years ago
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.
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.
bb (18428) reviewed Southern Charred (2015) from Arrogant Consortia 6 years ago
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.
CoccoBill (10287) ticked Southern Charred (2015) from Arrogant Consortia 7 years ago