Arrogant Consortia Double Bastard in the Rye

Double Bastard in the Rye

 

Arrogant Consortia in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸

Brewed at/by: Stone Brewing
  Strong Ale Rotating Out of Production
Score
7.67
ABV: 13.5% IBU: - Ticks: 49
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.
 

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4.3
Appearance - 4 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 5 | Overall - 18

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
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
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
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
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

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
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
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
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

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Tried from Bottle on 29 Dec 2018 at 01:18