Arrogant Bastard Ale - Stone Brewing Co.

obrike

Texas

4.3/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

I've had this many times but have never reviewed it. Mother in law brought it over as a gift.

Not sure why I had to wait so long to drink again...this one is a winner. Absolutely fantastic looking beer in my New Belgium goblet. A light brown/reddish color, lacing is sticky as hell...all over the glass.

Wonderful burnt caramel malt scent right off the bat, followed by citrus hops. A sweet syrupy scent mixed in with the hops perfectly.

Taste follows...an initial blast of roasted caramel malt followed by bitter hops. Drinks like a black IPA. So good. Not too boozy but enough of a kick to put you in a good mood. Crisp finish, medium carbonation. The backend of the sweet malt finishes this one off nicely. This is a well made beer...and many are certainly not worthy enough to enjoy it to the fullest.

Stone delivers yet again!

Serving type: bottle

12-30-2012 02:01:11 | More by obrike

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

311Reeves

Ohio

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-15-2013 20:08:27 | More by 311Reeves

gfap61

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +1.2%

05-15-2013 20:05:44 | More by gfap61

Zbeetleman

California

3.75/5  rDev -10.7%

05-15-2013 03:05:46 | More by Zbeetleman

benfons

Belgium

3.88/5  rDev -7.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75

A: seems brown but turns out to be dark orange, hazy, hardly any head

S: caramel, grapes, bread, hint of malts, really promising,

T: really bitter, some caramel and nuts, a bit bready but overall mainly bitter hops.

M: rather thin, dry finish, not a lot of carbonation

O: really promising nose, warming, But overall not a big fan, still have to find that American brew, which has a bit more balance.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 21:33:23 | More by benfons

SonOfOdin

Kentucky

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

05-14-2013 18:44:06 | More by SonOfOdin

Bustersuess

New York

4.5/5  rDev +7.1%

05-14-2013 18:38:52 | More by Bustersuess

richkrull

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

05-14-2013 17:39:17 | More by richkrull

mralbertson

North Carolina

4.75/5  rDev +13.1%

05-14-2013 03:36:52 | More by mralbertson

neil2me

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -4.8%

05-14-2013 02:07:10 | More by neil2me