 EHopper (348), Minnesota, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 28, 2009 For me, not an improvement over arrogant bastard ale. Great beer. Citrus and green plum, maybe currant, with some sweet malt that reminds me of a carmel nip. Nice, bitter finish.
savnac (448), Palmer, Alaska, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 27, 2009 12oz bottle. Aroma of citrus hops and earthy oak. Dark amber and cloudy with a thick tan head. Bitter hop flavor followed by a light sweetness, then finishes with a bitterness. Medium body, thick, oily feel, average carbonation, long, bitter finish. Another great Stone brew, I think I like this better than the standard Bastard.
xShanex (47), Mansfield, Texas, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 15/20 |
Mar 27, 2009 As good if not better than the original. Great body and good balance. Beautiful hop flavor. Have another? YES.
flatmatt (228), Northville, Michigan, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 9/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 26, 2009 12 oz bottle. Pours clear brown with a nice light tan head. Sweet aroma strong in caramel, oak, maybe some dark fruits, a bit of hops, and some alcohol. Big caramel flavor and oak flavor, vanilla, with a strong hoppy pine bite. It’s certainly been a while since I had one of these, but drinking it now it’s a great combination of flavors. Great aroma, great flavor, great overall.
linc33 (177), Albany, New York, USA
| 3.3 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/20 |
Mar 25, 2009 On tap at Rattle n Hum, NYC. Holy crow. It’s Arrogant Bastard’s flavours plus a whole additional layer of flavour imparted from the wood. Not for the faint of heart - no beer I’ve had tastes like it, for better or worse.
wingman333 (248), San Antonio, Texas, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 9/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 25, 2009 Better than the reular Arrogant B. Darker. You can really taste the wood! Nice sweet and bitter combination. Fruity yet woodsy.
Cavie (1489), Fort Worth, Texas, USA
| 4 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Mar 25, 2009 Dark rosy appearance. Sweet aroma that turns rather smooth. Hops are present but not strident. Fairly creamy mouthfeel, nice finish. Great improvement over the original!
njbfr (105), New Jersey, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 8/10 | 3/5 | 17/20 |
Mar 25, 2009 Hazy brown with a thick cream colored head. Aroma is heavy citrus hops, very nice. Taste is very unique. Like an IPA, only with a more restrained hop profile. Finishes with a very balanced bittersweet taste. I would probably have to have it side by side with the regular AB to taste the oak chips. Very nice.
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