Arrogant Bastard Ale - Stone Brewing Co.

CFHMagnet

Ohio

4.47/5  rDev +6.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Poured this Bastard into a mug.
A. Beautiful beer. Two fingers of nice foamy head that sits there indefinitely. Nice lacing too.

S. Citrus, especially grapefruit, strong caramel malt (yum!), floral scents. Hints of dark fruit.

T. Hops hit you in the face when you take a sip. Pine and citrus, they fade into a decent roasted malt flavor that you enjoy rather than get smacked with, then it ends up with a bitter biscuity taste.

M. Medium bodied, this bad boy coats the mouth well. The bitter biscuit flavor builds up and definitely stays with you. Doesn't dry too much though.

O. This is an amazing beer. It was one of the beers that helped me out on the road from macro to micro brew, and has earned a special place in my heart.

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2011 02:42:14 | More by CFHMagnet

SlainteAlbanyNY

New York

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-26-2013 00:09:29 | More by SlainteAlbanyNY

sludgegnome

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-25-2013 22:05:41 | More by sludgegnome

Hoozierdaddy

Illinois

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-25-2013 19:16:39 | More by Hoozierdaddy

jgarvis

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

05-25-2013 15:49:38 | More by jgarvis

BlueMoon10

Mississippi

2.75/5  rDev -34.5%

05-25-2013 14:17:03 | More by BlueMoon10

WKole81

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

05-25-2013 12:21:51 | More by WKole81

NormLobstah

Virginia

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-25-2013 04:05:35 | More by NormLobstah

jabo134

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-25-2013 00:34:04 | More by jabo134

msinger1002

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

05-24-2013 23:15:23 | More by msinger1002

Bryan17

Connecticut

4.63/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Appearance: Very dark ruby color. Head is 1.5 inches, lingers substantially, nice tan color.
Smell: Malty caramel.
Taste: Excellent; not as "aggressive" as the bottle says. Strong malt followed by the sharp bite of hops at the finish. Almost sweet.
Mouthfeel: Creamy. Perfect amount of carbonation. One of the best feeling beers I've had.
Overall: One of the best beers I've tasted. Nothing to criticize.

Serving type: bottle

05-24-2013 22:50:09 | More by Bryan17

Spaz7

California

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-24-2013 21:10:47 | More by Spaz7

steevbr

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-24-2013 20:33:47 | More by steevbr

thampel09

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-24-2013 18:45:31 | More by thampel09

Dirksen

California

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-24-2013 18:39:45 | More by Dirksen

Absolut

California

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

05-23-2013 23:06:08 | More by Absolut

visionaries

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-23-2013 17:16:33 | More by visionaries

pisano

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-23-2013 13:38:13 | More by pisano

FairyFunBoy

California

4.85/5  rDev +15.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

This is my go to beer. Having the luxury to live in San Diego gives me the pleasure of picking up this liquid gold for cheap.

A- Dark red/copper with a beige head. Great lacing down the pint.
S- Burst of hops! Citrus, pine, and grass smells aplenty with a sweet malt backing.
T- Bitter citrus hops accompanied with sweet malt and molasses.
M- Smooth, great carbonation, satisfyingly "thick"
O- If you haven't had this beer, get it. It is the sole reason I became the huge hop head I am. Huge hops with huge sweet malt. It's a perfect pairing. My favorite from Stone.

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 02:25:23 | More by FairyFunBoy

Wally

Ohio

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-22-2013 23:58:48 | More by Wally

DrinkSlurm

Connecticut

3.85/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

Poured from tap into pint at yardhouse in palm beach gardens. I can't believe I never had this before...
Pours a deep amber almost brown. Nice white lacing and a bit of head.
Piney sweet malt aroma..meh
Taste is very bitter piney hop meets sweet bready malt. A bit dry.
I hate to be that guy but I just don't get this beer...its good but just way too bitter and one dementional. I think its one of those pioneer brews that are classically good but maybe don't live up to the current trends....

Serving type: on-tap

05-22-2013 22:56:07 | More by DrinkSlurm

firecrack0r

California

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-22-2013 22:55:53 | More by firecrack0r

EduardoOrtega01

Panama

5/5  rDev +19%

05-22-2013 20:56:15 | More by EduardoOrtega01

Novabrewer

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

05-22-2013 20:48:17 | More by Novabrewer

Rdc67

Kentucky

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-22-2013 19:37:02 | More by Rdc67