Arrogant Bastard Ale - Stone Brewing Co.

bigaltemple

Colorado

3.93/5  rDev -6.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

22oz. poured into the ol' NB globe.

A - Deep amber with some bright reds at the edges when held up to light. Great clarity! Soapy, off-white three finger head settles to half finger cap. Nice, thick patches of lacing stick around.

S - Solid malt base. A lot of bready/biscuit malt. Pretty resinous hops make their presence known.

T/M - Baking bread up front with a mild hint of sweet caramel before a pleasant hops bitterness takes over. Finishes sort of sticky and dank making me want another sip. Medium bodied with a fair amount of carbonation. I actually wouldn't mind a touch more in the carbonation department.

O - Definitely a solid brew. Always enjoy it on tap when available. Can't beat the price and availability.

Serving type: bottle

05-08-2012 01:06:02 | More by bigaltemple

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