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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7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7.5
Bottle at Blippsmas as Southern Charred. Pours muddy brown with white head. Nose and taste of charred oak, cherry, whiskey and toffee. Medium body.
Tried
from Bottle
on 22 Dec 2013
at 13:54
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 8
Bottle shared at the BFD Christmas Party. Huge bourbon and vanilla nose with a sweet sugary malt base. Great barrel aged brew right here!
Tried
from Bottle
on 15 Dec 2013
at 17:16
7.1/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Bottle thanks to Luke. Pours a dark ruddy and cloudy copper color with a medium beige head. A sweet woody caramel nose. A rich yeasty beer with vanilla, light bourbon, some heat, more heat than I’d like really, some toffee, medium fruity hops. Quite nice.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Nov 2013
at 22:56
7.1/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 6.5
Bottle @ Armin’s palace. Thanks Steve. Pours a murky orange brown appearance with a khaki head. Fairly spicy, light whiskey, caramel, toasted malty aroma. Rich caramel very vanilla, woody, somewhat spicy flavor. Not bad but a bit boozy.
Tried
from Bottle
on 23 Nov 2013
at 19:11
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Brewvival 2011, on tap. Hazy redddish amber body with a small creamy tan head Sweet bourbon vanilla oak floral hops and caramel aroma Big bourbon flavor some caramel oak and floral hops Med full body mod carb
Tried
from Draft
on 28 Sep 2013
at 13:29
6.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 6
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6
24th January 2013
THE Others tasting. 2009 Bottle. Another much wanted beer landed by Bruce - cheers mate! Hazy deep amber - brown beer. Massive pale cream - tan head. Palate is light, crispy and semi dry. Bitterish dry wood and oxidised malt and mild cheese. Aniseed and alcohol spice. Finishes dry and bitter. Interesting but probably a bit past it.
THE Others tasting. 2009 Bottle. Another much wanted beer landed by Bruce - cheers mate! Hazy deep amber - brown beer. Massive pale cream - tan head. Palate is light, crispy and semi dry. Bitterish dry wood and oxidised malt and mild cheese. Aniseed and alcohol spice. Finishes dry and bitter. Interesting but probably a bit past it.
Tried
from Bottle
on 03 Mar 2013
at 09:40
7.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 9
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Bottle (Vintage 2009) at The Others Tasting, London - big thanks to Bruce for bringing this one. Pours hazy maroon with a fine, off-white foam head. Some dry caramel and toffee in the nose, dry fruits, dates. Medium to big sweet flavor with toasty brown bread, caramel and alcohol-soaked berries. Full bodied with fine carbonation. Moderately warming finish with light bitter earth, some torched wood, and toasty sugars. Tasty beer, pretty hefty.
Tried
from Bottle
on 05 Feb 2013
at 03:23
7.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
2009 bottle thanks to Bruce at THE others tasting. It pours hazy deep mahogany with a yellow-white head. The nose is wood, vanilla, toasted coconut, raisin, date, bourbon, varnish and spice. The taste is wood, varnish, bourbon, fruit cake, spice, earth, burnt note, nice bitterness and some alcohol warmth with a dry, bitter finish. Medium-full body, moderate carbonation and sticky-mouth-feel. Fairly alcoholic, but pretty tasty indeed.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jan 2013
at 04:59
7.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle. Pours a slightly hazy deep amber color with a small off-white head. Has a fruity malty woody bourbon and vanilla aroma with hints of caramel. Fruity malty bourbon caramel and vanilla flavor with weak hoppy bitter hints. Has a fruity malty bourbon caramel and vanilla finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 12 Aug 2012
at 03:27