Weekly Beer Review!!!!

Once again we have nearly survived the week and have found ourselves at another glorious Thirsty Thursday!!! At the request of one of our Blog followers, the Spyder, our Master Brewer has done a review of one of my favorites, Arrogant Bastard. So without further adieu I give to you our weekly beer review!


The silkscreened label reads:  

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. 

Stone Brewing 
Arrogant Bastard Ale
American Strong Ale
7.2%ABV

Appearance - A Deep Brown/Amber color with a tight creamy head that laces until the last drop.  Highly carbonated as most American Style Beer's are.  

Smell - Caramel and Toasted Malt with an intense smell of Pine.  If you've taken a walk in an evergreen forest in early spring, you're getting close.

Taste - Big astringent bitterness with Pine and Spice!  It's definitely malty but the alcohol is hidden quite well.  When it's warmed up a bit (~55F) I get quite a bit more pine from the hops.

Mouthfeel - Silky-Smooth, Creamy and Frothy.  It laces your palette much like it does the glass.     

Overall - One of my very own personal "Gateway Beer's" with a classic Stone Brewing taste.  It's big and bold with something for everyone.  If you haven't had it yet, I would encourage you to try it.  There is no balance to this beer as the name implies, it's simply Arrogant!