Arrogant Bastard Ale - Stone Brewing Co.

morayeel

Pennsylvania

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I loved this ale. It’s like Stone Brewing advertises most people would not appreciate an ale of this quality and complexity. I fond this ale to be very satisfying in taste with a nice grapefruit flavor and a very nice citrus aroma. This is one of the ales that the dryness at the end really stands out and is appreciated. Pours a nice dark amber color with a nice semi thick head. This is one of the most amazing ales I have had in a long time. GREAT job Stone Brewing.

Serving type: on-tap

10-02-2007 01:27:46 | More by morayeel

dc87

Washington

4.39/5  rDev +4.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

A - Looks good. Dark red, maroon colour. A little cloud. Head is just off-white. Nice lacing.

S - Very hoppy, just like an IPA. Floral and a little piney.

T - A really nice, big taste. A big caramel and bread malt taste up front. Quickly balances out perfectly with an equally big, piney hop flavour. Has a little spiciness to it. Aftertaste is boozey, bitter and citrusy. Overall a really great taste.

M - Also great. Pretty highly carbonated.

O - An exciting and very drinkable beer, with a lot of character. Very fun to drink. Will definitely have again.

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 05:27:46 | More by dc87

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-19-2013 01:23:00 | More by Photekut

Satan70

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-19-2013 00:48:21 | More by Satan70

Steamer

Missouri

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-19-2013 00:01:05 | More by Steamer

Srive009

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

05-18-2013 23:21:52 | More by Srive009

Eddyfunt

Michigan

5/5  rDev +19%

05-18-2013 22:56:36 | More by Eddyfunt

alanv

California

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-18-2013 21:39:17 | More by alanv

jbarletto

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-18-2013 21:13:59 | More by jbarletto

ChefBenhase

Georgia

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

05-18-2013 18:12:24 | More by ChefBenhase

jono0101

Missouri

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-18-2013 16:20:36 | More by jono0101

MistahBeah

Massachusetts

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-18-2013 15:44:10 | More by MistahBeah

mattsucks

Ohio

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-18-2013 14:15:14 | More by mattsucks

beernads

Florida

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-18-2013 06:37:00 | More by beernads

mkirkland80

Virginia

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-18-2013 02:28:30 | More by mkirkland80

dwagner003

California

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

05-18-2013 02:10:28 | More by dwagner003

juicebox

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-18-2013 01:54:50 | More by juicebox

KYGunner

Kentucky

3.84/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4

Arrogant seems to be the right word as this ale proudly displays a deep rusty hybrid of red and brown. The head is equally as strong with a thick creaminess and thick lacing.

The scent is not nearly as proud but light malt and hop aromas are definitely in the mix. Subtle tea leaves and floral earthy hops are also evident.

Almost Pale Ale like taste Arrogant Bastard presents an earthy, floral array of hop flavors. Not as much on the malty or grain side this Strong Ale is pronounced in its hop flavor. The tea leaves manifest themselves and then a piney metallic aftertaste takes hold.

Overall, it's strong in appearance and hop flavor but slightly weak in aroma and overall character. Very good but not great.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 21:50:04 | More by KYGunner

SMITHAND

Oregon

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

05-17-2013 20:37:20 | More by SMITHAND

ElizabethEleanor

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

05-17-2013 03:03:12 | More by ElizabethEleanor

Dave7500kl

Massachusetts

2.5/5  rDev -40.5%

05-16-2013 23:28:53 | More by Dave7500kl

Bromine

Florida

3.5/5  rDev -16.7%

05-16-2013 10:34:04 | More by Bromine

BSore

Oregon

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-16-2013 06:23:43 | More by BSore

outoffocus

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-16-2013 01:34:01 | More by outoffocus

tnbeatty

Vermont

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-15-2013 20:59:47 | More by tnbeatty