Double Bastard in the Rye
Arrogant Consortia in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸
Brewed at/by: Stone BrewingStrong Ale - American Rotating Out of Production
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Score
7.75
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Double Bastard Ale aged in Templeton Rye Whiskey Barrels
Much like the lacerative muther of a beer that is Double Bastard Ale, rye whiskey is not for everyone. Most are not emotionally or otherwise equipped to appreciate its unbridled intensity. So to sequester Double Bastard Ale in rye whiskey barrels is to conceive an experience that no doubt will be treasured by only a select few. It takes a special breed of exceptional depth to thrive under such demanding conditions and emerge with such stunning vibrancy. Namely, Double Bastard Ale. Something this sublime should never be squandered, however. Those plagued by even a smidge of self-doubt should look elsewhere. This rare treasure is strictly for those possessing the capacity to appreciate what many will shun. Just like I do.
Much like the lacerative muther of a beer that is Double Bastard Ale, rye whiskey is not for everyone. Most are not emotionally or otherwise equipped to appreciate its unbridled intensity. So to sequester Double Bastard Ale in rye whiskey barrels is to conceive an experience that no doubt will be treasured by only a select few. It takes a special breed of exceptional depth to thrive under such demanding conditions and emerge with such stunning vibrancy. Namely, Double Bastard Ale. Something this sublime should never be squandered, however. Those plagued by even a smidge of self-doubt should look elsewhere. This rare treasure is strictly for those possessing the capacity to appreciate what many will shun. Just like I do.
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8.5/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
A spectacular variation on the Double Bastard. The typical DB hops are still there, but are complimented by whiskey, zesty rye, spice, cherries, apricots, cardamom, toffee malts, and hints of vanilla and peat. Big and rich and well blended with a great boozy burn.
Tried
on 23 Sep 2025
at 20:04
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 7
Bottled. Medium brown pour, oily and a decent head. Caramel, vanilla, rye and mild burn. Delicioso
Tried
from Bottle
on 20 May 2025
at 01:34
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Semmi hab, vörösesbarna szín. Karamelles, fűszeres, vaníliás illat. Karamelles, fűszeres ízek, némi vaníliával. Érezni a rozst is, de hiányzik a savanykássága. Jelen van némi konyakosság, bár az alkohol nagyon jól elrejtőzött. Testes, alig szénsavas, erősen keserű. Jól összesrakott, intenzív ízvilágú sör.
Tried
on 16 Oct 2023
at 17:02
8.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
25-12-20 // 750ml bottle shared. Heavy malt body. Bastard bitterness and a punch of Rye whiskey barrels.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Dec 2020
at 12:10
8.4/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 8.5
Bottle from (I think) old Bottle Shop, Bermondsey stock. Orange/brown pour with an off white head. Nose is orchard fruit,toffee apple, fruitcake,toffee, sweet tobacco. Taste is coconut toffee, dried fruit, more orchard fruit, whisky undertones. Sweet, malty action. Boozy warming alcohol. Slow sipping excellence.
Tried
from Bottle
on 06 Sep 2020
at 20:35
7/10
Hazy amb bod med foam tan head. Oak molass toffee caramel arma. Oak molass rye toffee caramel flav. Med full bod mod low carb. 8/2/8/3/16 37
Tried
from Bottle
on 17 Mar 2020
at 21:55
6.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 7
Bottle @ Nuchtere Noorden Tasting shared by Caesar. Red brown color, small off-white head. Smell and taste malts, some roast, alcohol, bitter. Medium body, ok carbonation. 7-3-7-3-14.
Tried
from Bottle
on 04 Jan 2019
at 01:49
7.9/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 9
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
The final rating for 2018, so it's appropriate to go with something of substance! From a 500ml bottle on 31/12/2018 (2016 Edition, 13.5% ABV, Xmas present from my older brother and family, with thanks). Pours a murky dark brown with a sudsy medium head. The nose is dominated by whiskey and wood, with caramel and toffee in the background. There's a hell of a lot going on in the mouth - caramel, toffee and brown sugar sweetness, with a lots of whiskey and rye (I feel like singing 'This will be the day that I die'). There are big hops, some spiciness, and a decent dash of warming alcohol, but it's remarkably smooth and easy drinking for something just shy of 14%. The texture is slick and the carbonation soft. A massive, long complex and satisfying sipper. I'm not the biggest fan of barrel aged beers so my rating should be seen as highly complimentary.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Dec 2018
at 10:25
8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Nuchtere Noorden Tasting II, amber met witte kraag. aroma en smaken van bourbon, rogge, alcohol, zoet, vanille, zacht, romig, erg lekker.
Tried
on 30 Dec 2018
at 16:18
7/10
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Tried
from Bottle
on 29 Dec 2018
at 01:18