Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale - Stone Brewing Co.

Goblinmunkey7

Massachusetts

3.98/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

Thanks to angrybabboon for procuring a bottle of this after is disappeared locally.

Appearance: Very slight chill haze on a deep copper/amber. Rich brown and red hues. Head is off-white, creamy, and drops to a tiny, thin, wispy cap with sheets of lacing. Clumps of head stick around, but that's about it. Heavyish pour.

Smell: Mild touches of oak play with some sweet caramel malts. Roasted, deeply sweet, with some nice balancing citrus from the hops. Mild toasted notes. Cooked malts, mildly bready. Nice blend of floral, herbal, and citrus notes. Malt structure balances sweet and doughy. Oak adds a nice mellowing influence, pulling out some light vanilla and wood. Less aggressive than its non-oaked counterpart.

Taste: Herbal, sweet, and mellow. I didn't think it was possible with a Stone beer, but the oak really helped push down and blend the flavors. Big bready sweetness on the back coupled with a light toasted malt. Some big roasted malts follow and work well with the light floral touches and minor oak notes that float through the back. Some grapefruit and pine, but the hops are relatively clean. Loaded with caramel malts. Associated sweetness.

Mouthfeel: Nicely full without being heavy or syrupy. Carbonation is moderate and works well to spread out the flavor. Lingering bitterness.

Overall: Better than its parts would imply.

Arrogant Bastard is decent. It's a benchmark. Oak is good, but it's often used incorrectly. Stone makes a decent beer better by using oak properly. That's the story, and it's a good one.

Serving type: bottle

10-03-2012 23:48:57 | More by Goblinmunkey7

angrybabboon

Rhode Island

4.1/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Consumed 9/27/12

Appearance: Slightly hazy but mostly clear copper brown - starts with a little, off-white head, quickly fades to nothing but a small ring - leaves some nice spots of lacing

Smell: Well, it's like Arrogant Bastard, but with oak - cooked, caramel malts, lightly toasted - some light citrus, with orange and grapefruit, and some pine - lightly herbal and spicy, with some oak

Taste: Lots of caramel and hoppier than the smell would suggest - grapefruit flesh with lots of pith - spicy caramel malts, lightly cooked and toasted - some herbal, earthy, and piney notes - oak imparts a nice flavor, not overbearing, nicely mellow

Mouthfeel: Medium, smooth, slightly oily, nicely carbonated

Overall: A great use of oak

I personally think this is slightly more drinkable than the non-oaked variety. The oak adds some nice (not excessive) flavor, and mellows out some of the overall harshness. Nicely complex and tasty.

Serving type: bottle

09-27-2012 05:20:47 | More by angrybabboon

Converge

Alberta (Canada)

4.4/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

355ml bottle poured into a 16oz tulip. I've never had standard Arrogant Bastard before, or any Stone beer for that matter, so I have little context to go by here.

A - Pours out of the bottle thick and creamy, with a deep burgundy hue and moderate haze. Big frothy head of light tan foam sits on top. Nice retention and awesome lacing.

S - Not quite as intense as anticipated, but still very good. Earthy aromas of oak, hops, hazelnut and a touch of maple fill the nostrils. Earthy hop presence is assertive but balanced by the rich caramel malt, toffee, and a hint of vanilla. An inviting blend of woody, resinous earth and pungent hop bite; very inviting.

T - Opens up malty, earthy, and a little sweet at the front. Oak is prevalent, but not dominant. Rich caramel malt is strong, with toffee, vanilla and maple notes coming through. The finish lends an assertive punch of earthy, slightly floral hops, fading into a lasting bitterness with a touch of coffee as well. Big bodied, but not abrasive. Definitely a malty profile, but not without complexity and balance as well. Good stuff.

M - Creamy and smooth, and surprisingly big. Low carbonation that prickles lightly. Finish is slightly astringent, with a lasting hop bitterness. Excellent mouthfeel.

D - Certainly not an everyday brew, but as an occasional treat, this is really something. The earthy profile, hoppy bite, and creamy body all come together to make a remarkable beer for the true beer drinker. Can't wait to try more Stone brews after this one.

Serving type: bottle

09-21-2012 23:00:16 | More by Converge

StonedTrippin

Colorado

4.13/5  rDev -2.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

finally ive obtained this. it pours a rich redwood color, clear and amber like tree sap. theres a head an inch or so tall just off white, but it relaxes to just patchy foam after a minute. the nose is less in my face than i thought itd be. its just mellow notes of mature oak, tart dried fruits, and aggressive west coast hops. theres more balance from some nice english caramel or red malts. its also calmed from its original version to an arguably less arrogant and more refined and sophisticated status, which i certainly appreciate. the hops are much more laid back, contributing more than just bitterness. the oak does wonders for this beer, and its definitely my favorite of the bastards. it has a great feel, full bodied but the carbonation is tame from the oak chips, and the finish is complex and refreshing at the same time. the alcohol is also not as evident, which i think is also a positive this time around. i really enjoyed this one.

Serving type: bottle

09-20-2012 01:51:39 | More by StonedTrippin

tectactoe

Michigan

4.29/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Pours a dense and deep amber color, almost enough so to be called brown. A thick, foamy, beige head forms atop the beer, outlasts half of the bottle, and leaves some excellent lacing behind. I've come to realize that most Stone brews leave tremendous lacing - this one is no exception. One whiff of this one and you can immediately tell it's a Stone brew - it has that tell-tale hop character; dense pine, pungent oils and resins, and bittersweet citrus rinds and orange peels. OAAB also contains a fat, meaty, malt aroma backbone, one that's almost too big to call it just a "backbone". Toasted, steely caramels, sweet malt and barley, a dense woodiness, something I'm guessing is characteristic of the oak-aging.

Surprisingly enough, the hops are a bit more mellowed out than the nose would have you believe, and I'd go so far as to say the hops (the bitterness, at least) is a little toned down from the original Arrogant Bastard. Don't get me wrong, it definitely stings the palate, but in a pleasingly moderate kind of way. Flavors are still there, albeit also a bit more subtle; leafy, herbal, ashy, piney, with large amounts of oil. The malt character in this brew is nearly 50/50, however, with lots of toasted caramel malt, burnt, sweet, sugary toffee, and toasted bread. The oak is even more relevant on the palate than in the aroma - a dense, woody character overshadows everything, slightly dry and rustic. The oak element really adds quite a lot to the integrity of this beer. The alcohol beefs things, making for a thicker and more robust taste without impeding or being too harsh. Slick mouth feel, with a body on the thick side, but not quite syrupy or sticky. Relatively low amount of carbonation.

Very impressed with this one. Compared to regular Arrogant Bastard, the hops are a bit more aromatic yet toned down on the palate. The malt bill is more prominent and the oak aging certain brings a whole new and tasty element into the mix. If you're a fan of the Bastard series or Stone brews in general, get your hands on some of this.

Serving type: bottle

09-16-2012 18:17:39 | More by tectactoe

Enoch

Virginia

4.33/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Aroma: Treacle and a vegetative scent I couldn't quite identify. Some alcohol odor present in the nose. No hops in the aroma. Overall complex and hard to identify.

Appearance: Deep reddish-brown with some gold around the edges. An uncharacteristically large head with moderate retention. Extremely clear despite the color.

Flavor: Big burnt caramel/treacle flavors up front. Alcohol strong but not overpowering, or as assertive as a barleywine. No hops flavor; some maltiness and a woody flavor.

Mouthfeel: Warm feel with esters present. Very creamy, almost velvety, but hops bitterness lingers in the cheeks and the side of the tongue. Carbonation very low.

Overall: The oak chips added to the beer, but the star was the caramel/treacle flavor.. Lots of other flavors made this a very complex beer. Definitely something I'd want to drink again.

Serving type: bottle

09-10-2012 00:46:08 | More by Enoch

Ford

Texas

3.8/5  rDev -10.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Picked up a six pack straight from Stone in Escondido while on vacation. What an awesome facility they have!

Poured into a pint glass at home.

You can really smell the wood. I loved the first taste, but the aftertaste wasn't my favorite. Certainly a lot of hops and lingering bitterness.

A good beer. I'm really glad I picked it up. I'd love to try it on tap as I think that would lessen some of the bitterness at the end.

Serving type: bottle

09-08-2012 03:13:35 | More by Ford

gottabetweed

Texas

4.28/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a reddish brown with a thick creamy off white head. Lots of lacing on the glass.

Smell is very complex. Molasses, pine, alcohol.

Taste is very well rounded across the pallet. Oak, molasses, hops, and a nice alcohol burn at the end.

Overall, a very nice complex beer.

Serving type: bottle

09-06-2012 01:48:08 | More by gottabetweed

circus_cat

Virginia

4.1/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

A: Nice two two and a half finger, creamed coffee-colored head when poured into a tulip glass. The body light brown with ruby around the edges in the light. Lots of lacing on the glass.

S: Malts, dark fruits, dried fruits, golden raisins, grain and piney hops. A little bourbon.

T: Caramel malt and oak barrel up front (a little bit of a bourbon or tennessee whisky) frollowed by fermented grapes and raisin notes. Very hoppy finish with bitterness lingering.

M: Dry and a bit sticky...very little carbonation in mine.

Serving type: bottle

08-28-2012 20:35:33 | More by circus_cat

jmdrpi

Pennsylvania

4.1/5  rDev -3.1%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

12 oz bottle, no date

appears a hazy dark copper color with amber highlights. 1/2" cream colored head. great head retention and layers of lacing. smells of sweet malt and earthy, floral hops. taste is not as hop agressive as the normal Arrogant Bastard. well integrated flavors, caramel malt and minty hops. smooth mouthfeel, medium body, mild to medium carbonation.

overall - probably better than the regular Bastard, but not as tasty as the Double.

Serving type: bottle

08-22-2012 03:59:19 | More by jmdrpi

ZachStone625

4.6/5  rDev +8.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Nice, reddish-brown color with a half-inch sweet head on top in my chilled glass mug. Got a lot of small bottles at the BevMo here in Silverdale and had a few of these with my dad.

This is a lot like the base Arrogant Bastard, with intense malty and roasted fronts with a subtle dried fruit flavor followed by a kick in the pants floral hop and bitter finish, but with a nice sweetness and rounded edge to it made obvious by the oak aging. You can definitely tell the difference between this and the regular Arrogant Bastard - if you liked the Bastard in its glory but want something a bit more drinkable yet with the same complexity, go for this. It's the same but with the edge off, and an added woody sweetness to make it more like Bastard Oaked Beer Candy.

As I reviewed the Bastard, I would say Intense, or Aggressive, but I'm also adding another couple of words: Drinkable. Approachable. Same dog, with less bite. Give it a try and enjoy, you'd be hard pressed to not like this one.

Serving type: bottle

08-12-2012 05:19:49 | More by ZachStone625

4DAloveofSTOUT

Illinois

3.65/5  rDev -13.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

poured into snifter glass.

Appearance: murky brown bodied beer with a small less than 1 finger tan head. Drops down to a small ring around the beer glass. Spotty lace.

Smell: its got a nice oak note to it that is easily picked out of the nose. dark fruits mostly prunes and plums. Touch of caramel from the malts. Little bit grassy and earthy with slightly herbal spiciness noted from the hops. Smells like it has a fairly nice balance to it.

Taste: starts out with mildly sweet being malt forward transitioning into a moderately bitter finish from the hops. Prodominently getting caramel and brown sugar from the malts with a decent dose of oak. Malts fade away to moderately bitter pine notes which tend to linger for a considerable time frame.

Mouthfeel: medium bodied beer with moderate carbonation. This one really drinks lighter that the ABV suggests that it should. Alcohol is well hidden in this brew.

Overall: This is a solid beer for the style. Not quite as big as most beers from this beer style, but its got a big enough flavor profile to be a legit American Strong Ale. I have drank Arrogant Bastard Ale a few times before and there is no question that the Oak version is a huge improvement over the base beer. Its just much more balanced and alot easier to enjoy. The price tag is a little steep for this brew and I think that there are a few better options available in this beer style for less money.

Serving type: bottle

08-08-2012 08:31:49 | More by 4DAloveofSTOUT

Oakenator

Pennsylvania

5/5  rDev +18.2%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

One of the best beers out there - Stone brews are often palate wreckers but this beer is a palate reset - especially after hoppy IPAs. Few beers can make that claim and it has something to do with the balance of hops and malt in this beer. The oaking brings a sweeter flavor to the normal AB - slightly more caramel comes through. Sweet pour; sweet head; sweet aroma. Amazing beer.

Serving type: bottle

08-06-2012 00:47:57 | More by Oakenator

Greywulfken

New York

4.4/5  rDev +4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A: amber brown beer with ruby highlights, two-fingers of frothy head; kaleidoscopic lace motes and clouds

S: caramel malt, herbal and earthy scents

T: hearty malt flavors with a slight caramel edge for sweetness; the bittering hops work with the malts to create a pleasing savory taste; dry woody oak finish

M: medium-bodied but has a chewy feel, the dry finish lightens this and leaves you with a nice crispness

O: weirdly enough, I have never had (regular) Arrogant Bastard (AB) but Double Bastard (DB) is a staple beer. This Oaked AB was great. Picked up a lot of familiar characetristics from the DB, but with a lighter (less menacing?) palate assault; definitely able to pick up the distinction of the oak, too...

Serving type: bottle

08-05-2012 15:14:14 | More by Greywulfken

LiquidAmber

Washington

4.63/5  rDev +9.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Review from 5/2010 notes. Poured into a Gulden Draak tulip. Pours a somewhat opaque orange brown with a thin white head and light lacing. Woody, malt aroma. Flavor is delicious caramel malt, pine and citrus hops and wood. Medium to heavy bodied. Malt middle and finish with a nice hop kick at the end. Well balanced. One of my all time favorite beers.

Serving type: bottle

08-03-2012 18:46:37 | More by LiquidAmber

ThisWangsChung

Maryland

3.53/5  rDev -16.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Welp, I'm not sure how 'special' this is for review #200, but seeing as Arrogant Bastard was one of the first beers I REALLY liked, why not review the oaked version right now; not only to compare it to regular AB, but to see how far my tastes have changed since then? 12 oz bottle poured into a tumbler pint glass.

A: Pours a reddish chestnut brown color with low translucence and extreme arrogance (at least it's supposed to be arrogant!) The head is a one finger light cream color with a fantastic texture that settles down into a thin, creamy looking film.

S: Light baker's chocolate, oak, vanilla, toffee, hazelnut, herbal hops, and caramel malt. Pleasantly aromatic, but a little weak.

T: I expected this to taste like Arrogant Bastard with slight oakiness...and indeed it does. Initial flavors are very nutty and caramel-y, before giving way to loads of oily pine resin. The oak profile only seems to plane away some of the harshness from the piny hops and help accentuate the nut flavors. Actually, this is kind of subdued in general flavor wise, even pleasant once you're accustomed to the bitterness.

M: Just like regular AB, it's medium bodied, with an oily, resinous aftertaste loaded with big hoppiness. Like I said before, its slightly tannic nature softens up the harshness slightly but gives a cleaner, drier finish...which is saying something considering how dry regular AB is. Adequate, pleasantly controlled carbonation round out the texture.

O: Arrogant Bastard is no longer one my favorite beers now, but after two misfires from Stone (Smoked Porter w/ Vanilla Bean and Sublimely Self-Righteous Ale), it's good to have them get back into my good graces again with this solid - if not amazing - drink. Long live liquid arrogance!

Serving type: bottle

07-31-2012 20:32:07 | More by ThisWangsChung

Dave1999

Virginia

4.58/5  rDev +8.3%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.5

Pours a very dark red almost brown with a bright white head.

The smell is citrus hops grapefruit and lemons.

The taste is malty and bitter. The bitter hops are the main attraction here. The bitter hops after taste lasts a long time. With just a little sweetness. There is a little oak in there but it's not too strong.

The mouth feel is medium with medium carbonation.

Arogant bastard is one of my favourite beers and the oak aged version is great but I preffer the original. This one tastes more bitter and hoppy which is very tasty but I feel the original edges it.

Serving type: bottle

07-29-2012 21:11:12 | More by Dave1999

kdb150

Pennsylvania

3.55/5  rDev -16.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.5

Poured from a bottle into my Brooklyn Brewery tulip.

A - Deep reddish brown, about a finger of head. Recedes quickly, but lots of lacing. Looks pretty good.

S - Smells very strongly of caramel malts and hops, with a decent dose of vanilla and a hint of wood. Very, very nice aroma. Rich and complex, worth smelling over and over again.

T - Doesn't live up to the nose. The hops do not meld very well with the woodiness, and there is an odd bitterness that lingers and also overpowers the maltiness. Rather one-dimensional and lacking in flavor for a strong ale, even one with relatively low ABV. Smells MUCH better than it tastes. Very disappointing

M - Right on for the style. Light in ABV for a strong ale, and the mouthfeel matches. No syrupy or sweet aftertaste. Carbonation feels right.

O - I'm honestly not sure what this beer is trying to be. The color and dark caramel character never melded very well with the strong hoppiness of the normal Bastard, and the oaky vanilla character doesn't either. It's not bad, but it's also not very good. Certainly not worth having again, since it's far too small to age.

Serving type: bottle

07-28-2012 05:36:15 | More by kdb150

StoneTSR

Colorado

3.85/5  rDev -9%
look: 4 | smell: 3 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

APPEARANCE: The Arrogant Bastard pours the same color as a nice Barleywine. It has a nice, thick head at first - about an inch - but it quickly dissipates and leaves very little lacing.

SMELL: Surprisingly it is a little weak on aroma. A little oak and some light hoppy aromas come through. It smells good, just very toned down.

TASTE: A strong dose of caramel greets the tongue up front. It isn't too sweet, by any means though. The wood quickly takes over though and dominates the majority of the sip. Oddly, the wood seems to supply a little more sweetness than the caramel flavors. The finish kicks with a decent dry citrus and mild pine flavor.

MOUTHFEEL: Rich and full-bodied with a very dry and palate cleansing finish.

OVERALL: This is a big beer. It is also a unique beer. I've had plenty of beers that have seen some oak, but this one has such an intense oak flavor that when I first tasted it I was unsure whether or not I really liked it. After getting over the initial shock, though, I was able to thoroughly enjoy and appreciate the Oaked Arrogant Bastard.

Serving type: bottle

07-27-2012 04:31:57 | More by StoneTSR

captaincoffee

California

3.98/5  rDev -5.9%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

I'm a bit torn by this beer since I liked it, but found myself wishing I just had the regular AB instead. Nice oak rounding out the hops and malt, and I appreciated the balance, but it seemed to have lost the hop profile I like of the AB. Otherwise, I agree with what most others have said here. Very good beer based on another very good beer from a very good brewery.

Serving type: bottle

07-23-2012 21:50:51 | More by captaincoffee

threeviews

New Jersey

4.73/5  rDev +11.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Poured from a 12oz bottle (Best By Date: 8.20.12) into a Corsendonk branded (and block-stemmed) tulip glass

A- A fairly pedestrian pour yields an absolutely beautiful beer that is (crystal clear) ruby red in color with a titanic, 3-finger, kahki head.

S- Although less aggressive than the standard AB, that familiar pugent spicy/resiny aroma is smoothed out by the oak-chip dry hopping, giving off notes wood and a hint of vanilla. You wouldn't think so, but the oak melds amazingly well with AB hop variatal. Once the brew warms (and the head has subsided), a bit of caramel malt peeks through.

T- A short dose of sweet malt up at the front of the palate is quickly mellowed by a mild oakiness and vanilla twinge. The brew then wallops your palate with that classic Bastard resinous/citrus rind hop bitterness to remind you this is no "fizzy yellow beer."

M- Medium bodied, creamy and flavor aplenty, this beer absolutely lives up to its name...

O- Although the standard AB is hard to beat, I just might give the Oaked version preference because of a better balance of aroma and flavor. Fans of AB should absolutely try this incarnation of an already world-class beer, as you might just find yourself reaching for Oaked AB more often...and be sure to get it fresh!

Serving type: bottle

07-17-2012 20:54:27 | More by threeviews

JamesMN

Minnesota

3.63/5  rDev -14.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4

Got a 12oz bottle for $4 at a local liquor store. Let's see if it's worth the cash. Poured vigorously into a tulip glass, producing a small one finger head that has shrunk a little but seems to be sticking around.

Appearance: Light brown/nutty color. Cloudy, can see some sediment in it when held up to the light. Looks nice. (Left amazing lacing on the glass).

Aroma: Earthy. Can smell some almost candy sweetness, probably the hops. Very slight hint of the oak aging.

Taste: Maltier than the regular Bastard. The hops are also not as present. Some caramel and dried fruit notes. A little reminiscent of an imperial brown ale.

Mouthfeel: Creamy. Almost something you'd want to slowly sip over an hour or so, but the drinkability is high enough that bigger gulps are rewarded with a smooth mouthfeel.

Final Thoughts: In the future, I'll probably opt for the regular Arrogant Bastard over this more mature version. However, it is a very nice and complex beer with a flavor that stays with you even minutes after you've swallowed.

Serving type: bottle

07-15-2012 04:51:09 | More by JamesMN

312HopBomb

Illinois

4.23/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

My brother provided this treat. Thank you Paul.

Hardly any head forms but it was not a vigorous pour. This one has a deep, dark mahogony hue that has a faint haze.

Nose has a rich caramel malt note followed by piney hop.

Taste is comprised of the same. Rich malt backing and then the onslaught of dank pine hop bolts. Some woody oak and a mellow tone, and I pickup some alcohol. Long bitter finish.

Mouthfeel is medium to full with low carbonation that lasts to the finish.

Overall a nice California hop bomb but not quite what I thought it would be.

Serving type: bottle

07-13-2012 06:04:41 | More by 312HopBomb

kangarooAdam59

Maine

4.66/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Into a pint glass:

A: hazy brown body that gives a one finger white head and dies within twenty seconds, no carbonation to be seen rising. Some ringy lacing appears.

S: wonderful amounts of oak but not overbearing and has some hops appear.

T: well balanced between the oak and the hops and malts done extremely well.

M: light to medium, no carbonation was felt, sessionable

O: ok, well, I thought the "arrogant bastard" was just an ok beer, but this is way better. Everything is perfectly balanced. Personally, I think the "oaked" version of this makes the regular "arrogant bastard" look like a kindergartener.

Serving type: bottle

07-11-2012 20:35:46 | More by kangarooAdam59

Momar42

Maryland

3.73/5  rDev -11.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5

Poured from 12oz bottle into Delirium tulip

A - medium brown, hazy. Thick, frothy head of tan large bubbles.

S - mildly oakiness but very muted. Slight booziness but not overpowering. Mild nose at best. Disappointing.

T - mild for a strong ale. The oak is there but subdued. More mild than I remembered but still tasty. I can't help but want more however.

M - light surprisingly. Moderate carbonation.

O - this was a mild strong ale. I remember liking it, but wish I liked it more. I need to find it fresh on tap I think. Very drinkable, but overall there are both better strong ales and better oak beers out there.

Serving type: bottle

07-09-2012 01:12:55 | More by Momar42