Double Bastard in the Rye
Arrogant Consortia in Escondido, California, United States 🇺🇸
Brewed at/by: Stone BrewingStrong Ale Rotating Out of Production
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Score
7.67
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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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Sharp alcoholic, rye, smooth, strong.
From backlog. Taster at Stone Company Store Oceanside, Ca. SDBW 2015. Amber with beige head. Malts, hops, rye, Caramel and barrel.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8.5
Bottle, 500 ml at Greg Koch meet & greet at Fakin. Shared with others. Pours brownish dark orange with off-white head. Caramel malty, rye, pine, some wood, nice lasting bitter finish. Quite smooth and no sign of alcohol which makes it surprisingly drinkable for abv.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Bottled 500ml. -at Fakin Zagreb, shared with Marko, kajser27, hrabren and JFK. Daaark amber coloured, small to medium sized beige head, alcohol and rye in the nose. Moderate malty, caramel, rye and alcohol with notes of wood and light fruits. Pretty strong alcohol in the finish. 13.5%ABV. 2016 vintage
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Unclear, reddish-amber colored, small+ off white frothy head. Aroma is malty, caramel, spicy rye, woody vanilla bourbon, too much booze. Taste is medium+ sweet malt, caramel, toffee, rye, bit piney, spicy notes, bourbon vanilla, whisky and again too strong booze, medium bitterness. Medium to full bodied, soft carbonation, sticky. Alcohol could be more subdued in this one.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
A bottle shared among Marko, Kaiser and Ogi. Dark ruby red to brown. Small off-white head. Heavy malty aroma, rye, caramel, fruit. Dark bread, some spices. Very thick, sticky. Sweet. Alcohol. Malts and fruit in flavour. Some wood. No hops or esters. Moderate finish.
Marko (22746) reviewed Double Bastard in the Rye from Arrogant Consortia 7 years ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Bottle from Fakin. Hazy ruby-amber body, tan creamy head. Lovely milk caramel aroma... And then alcohol... Lovely sweetish yet dry milk caramel taste... And then alcohol. Mild bitterish touch. Mild orange touch. Excellent but too high boost.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 10 | Overall - 9
500ml bottle. Pours deep orange brown. Vanilla, chocolate, caramel, oak, bourbon, pepper, biscuit, toffee, more vanilla, more spice. Huge body. Very nice.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 10 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 9.5
50cl. Whisky-woody nose, caramelly malty. The beer starts with caramel and smooth malt. Deep, bitter. Round and deep caramel. Wood, malt. Slightly sweetish with depth. Whisky, wood. Deep and malty. Intense with lots of malt and caramel with wood. Fantastic!
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Many thanks to Erzengel for sharing! A hazy reddish amber beer with a hgue most good lasting beige head. Aroma of strong red malt, riped fruits, wood. Taste of strong wooden malt, vanilla, riped fruits, oak, quite nice!