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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7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 8
Overall 8.5
Bottle. Pours a slightly hazy orange color with a small off-white head. Has a fruity malty caramel woody whiskey vanilla aroma. Fruity malty woody spicy vanilla and rye whiskey flavor. Has a fruity malty spicy woody whiskey and vanilla finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Apr 2016
at 09:20
7.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 7.5
Bottle from Binny’s in Chicago, bought in February 2016. Dark amber with a small head. Sweet with caramel, hops, resin, whiskey and malt. Tasty but sweet. Some warming alcohol in the finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 28 Feb 2016
at 03:34
8.8/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 8
Overall 9
Sour-sweet barrel notes in aroma. The taste is very complicated with species, barrel, hoppy bitterness with a little of pertinent buttery. Excellent.
Tried
on 27 Jan 2016
at 23:56
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 10
Overall 8
Tasting at Matt’s; corked
Hazy amber color, small head. Very nice aroma, not just hops and barrel, but also orange peel. Full bodied, alcoholic but not too boozy; sweet point, malty, well hopped as expected, but not excessively bitter, with a spicy kick, probably from the rye.
Excellent.
Hazy amber color, small head. Very nice aroma, not just hops and barrel, but also orange peel. Full bodied, alcoholic but not too boozy; sweet point, malty, well hopped as expected, but not excessively bitter, with a spicy kick, probably from the rye.
Excellent.
Tried
on 27 Jan 2016
at 23:39
8.2/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 9
500mL bottle, pours a deep dark murky amber brown with a small white head. Aroma is robust, with notes of whiskey, spiciness from the rye, resinous hops and bready caramel malt. Flavour is complex as hell, with loads of spicy rye, whiskey barrels, bready notes, caramel, and resinous hops. Impeccably balanced, with everything in harmony. Fantastic stuff.
Tried
from Bottle
on 27 Jan 2016
at 23:25
9.2/10
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Appearance 10
Aroma 9
Flavor 9
Texture 10
Overall 9
Aroma: caramel, rye whiskey, alcohol Appearance: hazy darl amber, off-white head Taste: medium sweetness, medium bitterness, oak, rye whiskey, vanilla Palate: medium body, creamy, average carbonation, long finish, Very tasty
Tried
on 10 Jan 2016
at 18:08
7.6/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 6
Overall 8.5
Bottle. Slightly murky copper beer with a dark cream head. Whiskey and malt aroma with light grapefruit. Grapefruit and pine flavor with whiskey. Medium bodied. Whiskey and grapefruit linger with pine and malt.
Tried
from Bottle
on 07 Jan 2016
at 17:53
6.9/10
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Appearance 8
Aroma 7
Flavor 7
Texture 6
Overall 6.5
50cl bottle pours a hazy amber with a ring of off white head. Nose has booze, caramel, light spice, mild black pepper, caramelized apples, light vanilla. Flavor is sweet, grainy, apples, mild spice, a little cooked greens, caramel. Full bodied, sticky finish.
Tried
from Bottle
on 02 Jan 2016
at 16:09
7.2/10
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Appearance 4
Aroma 7
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Bottle at the main DC December gathering. Poured a murky dark amber color with a small off-white head. Aroma was light spiced notes, butterscotch, booze, light rye spice notes. Flavor was boozy spice notes.
Tried
from Bottle
on 31 Dec 2015
at 00:30
7.8/10
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Appearance 6
Aroma 8
Flavor 8
Texture 8
Overall 8
Pours hazed mahogany into a snifter. Tan head with little retention recedes to nothing. Sweet caramel aromas. Sweet dark caramel and oak upfront turning to hot toasted pumpernickel in the lasting finish.
Tried
on 30 Dec 2015
at 21:21