 wulfhere (217), Billings, Montana, USA
Apr 30, 2004
Bottle.
Garnet colored with a great big, fluffy tan head that has solid staying power and drapes the glass is brussels lace galore.
The nose is full of malt, hops, brown sugar, pepper and toffee. I was hoping for more fresh hop nose from the opinions I’d gotten from others. Maybe my bottle isn’t quite as fresh as some.
The flavor is big. Hop bitterness forward, with an acidic wang on the tip of the tongue. Then malt comes pouring forth in a tidal wave of molasses, toffe, caramel, cinnamon, and brown sugar. Crystal malt in quantity it seems, always with a vegetal, acidic hop presence. I guess I’d say this beer is 60/40 hop vs malt split with both sides of the equation off the scale!
Finish is tannic/acidic with a crisp hop bite to top it off.
For my own part, I prefer maltier beers of this class (Strong Ale/Barleywine), but the Arrogant Bastard is a solid offering and nothing to be trifled with!
bconley (82), Fern Park, Florida, USA
Dec 3, 2008 Bomber. Glad this is available in FL now. Pours deep amber color, with an off white head. Very floral smell. Big and hoppy. Has the nice citrusy and evergreen flavor. Definitely some caramel sweetness in there too. Really good...in fact..I Was worthy
joeyplush (78), Boothwyn, Pennsylvania, USA
Dec 2, 2008 Pours a rich chestnut amber color with a creamy off-white head. Rich aroma of citrus and floral hops, nicely balanced. Taste is hoppy and fruity, with hints of grapes balanced with caramel hops, and a bitter finish which reminds me of a grapefruit. Very strong lacing. Overall, a robust beer that feels like a cross between an IPA and an amber lager.
poolboy (29), Lafayette, Indiana, USA
Nov 30, 2008 This beer is available on tap at several places near me. So, I drink a good bit of it. Copper with a large head. Taste of malt, hopes, and bitters. Some alcohol taste as well. Very pleasant aftertaste. Recommended.
barleynhops (25), Alpharetta, Georgia, USA
Nov 29, 2008 Poured a red color with light lacing. Mild taste of hops, but with bitter malts. Couldnt taste the alcohol, but rather enjoyed the aftertaste which was nutty with a little citris.
LisaR (46), Gothenburg, Sweden
Nov 21, 2008 Bottle. The Rover, Gothenburg. Surprisingly red colour with a small off-white head. Aroma: complex, sweet, dark. Flavor: Hops, sweet and toasted malt, fruits, alcohol, caramel. Maybe a bit too much alcohol in the taste.
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