Arrogant Bastard Ale

Looks: 
2
Smell: 
4
Taste: 
4
Overall: 
3
Description: 

This is an aggressive ale. You probably won’t like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to be able to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We would suggest that you stick to safer and more familiar territory–maybe something with a multi-million dollar ad campaign aimed at convincing you it’s made in a little brewery, or one that implies that their tasteless fizzy yellow beverage will give you more sex appeal. Perhaps you think multi-million dollar ad campaigns make things taste better. Perhaps you’re mouthing your words as you read this.

At Stone Brewing, we believe that pandering to the lowest common denominator represents the height of tyranny - a virtual form of keeping the consumer barefoot and stupid. Brought forth upon an unsuspecting public in 1997, Arrogant Bastard Ale openly challenged the tyrannical overlords who were brazenly attempting to keep Americans chained in the shackles of poor taste. As the progenitor of its style, Arrogant Bastard Ale has reveled in its unprecedented and uncompromising celebration of intensity. There have been many nods to Arrogant Bastard Ale…even outright attempts to copy it… but only one can ever embody the true nature of liquid Arrogance! (Description provided by company)

Beer Style: 
ABV: 
7.20% ABV
Availability Frequency: 
year-round
Containers Available: 
bottle
growler
draft
Locations Where Available: 
nationwide
Store/Serve Temperature: 
close to 55 degrees F


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Submitted by Colin on

Pours out a dark, cloudy, brownish amber. Not terribly attractive in the glass.

A moderately assertive hoppy aroma, with lots of citrus, and some pine resin. Malt is there - adding a nice bready backbone - but subdued.

The flavor is about what you expect from a beer called "Arrogant Bastard" - with strong hop flavors. There is a nice citrus, but the aggressive, resiny, pine flavors really are the star of the show. A fairly long and lingering piney aftertaste, that does stick around a bit.

Looks: 
2
Smell: 
4
Taste: 
4
Overall: 
3