 StFun (535), Indiana, USA
| 3.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 6/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 27, 2008 Not really sure what is "double" here...most guess the ABV, but its only 2.5% higher. Doesnt taste like double the hops either. I wasn’t impressed either way. Just seems like Stone turned everything up to the max on this one just for $#!ts and giggles, and this is what they ended up with. Another user said it best..."Made to be offensive to your palate just to be offensive and say they are cool." That is exactly what I thought as well.
uhclem (189), Loveland, Colorado, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 27, 2008 Pours a mildly hazy dark amber with a thick fizzy head that dissipates rapidly Strong lacing. First taste assaults the senses with a complexity of hops and malt. Very pleasant. If you need an ale for breakfast, this would be the one. Nice, smooth mouthfeel, complex aftertaste that subtly hints at the potent alcohol content.
dalekliz (546), San Diego, California, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 4/5 | 17/20 |
Jan 27, 2008 Bottle. Dark reddish-brown with a light head that dissipates. Sweet, hoppy aroma with lemons and spices. Strong sweet and bitter flavor of hops, dates and citrus. The hops linger nicely. Tasty and drinkable.
Cryotek (206), Pawtucket, Rhode Island, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 3/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 26, 2008 Light brown amber color. Caramel malty aroma and super strong hoppy smell. Big hop bomb taste, to asaualting of a beer. Made to be offensive to your palate just to be offensive and say they are cool, not my style. Good notes would be it hides the alc completey, drinking a whole bottle will most likely get you a buzz.
crushinat0r (227), Toronto, Ontario, Canada
| 3.7 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jan 24, 2008 Reddish hue with super minimal head. Sweet smelling with clovers and spices. Sweet tasting, fruity and smooth with a spicy aftertaste. It certainly is a "bastard" ale, it’s strong and bitter, overpowering (in a good way).
ajm (922), Los Angeles, California, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 5/5 | 14/20 |
Jan 23, 2008 Bastard the Double is a harsh but forgiving boss. If you can withstand the matly onslought, you are rewarded with notes of grape, apple and roast. Not the rough-housing I was expecting, but still not a fruit juice.
ChrisJ (100), Warrenton, Virginia, USA
| 3.6 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 6/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 16/20 |
Jan 21, 2008 Bomber. This one pours amber with an off-white head. The aroma is earthy, malty, and of course somewhat hoppy. The flavor is big, as expected with huge hop flavor citrus and resin, although there is some toffee/nutty maltiness in this one.Medium body that hides the alcohal fairly well. Big bitter hop finish. A strong bitter beer that is not for the faint of heart. A fun hoppy beer that is not quite balanced enough to be considered outstanding. Still very good.
tomaroth (31), Troy, Michigan, USA
| 4.5 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 10/10 | 5/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jan 21, 2008 Nice powerful beer. Strong in every way. Sip it guys - not a chugger...lol
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