 nramsburg (204), New York, New York, USA
| 4.1 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 19/20 |
Jul 4, 2008 Quite a deep amber color. Small head but definitely smells of vanilla & hops...as it to be expected. Creamy and delicious on the palate, the alcohol is definitely muted by the oak. Excellent
Jine (896), Nutley, New Jersey, USA
| 3.8 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 4, 2008 12oz bottle. Very interesting almost ruby color with an off-white head. The oak chip aging is quite apparent when compared to the non-oaked Bastard. Great combo
durhambeer (1223), Durham, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 3, 2008 Updated: May 15, 2009Bottle, tasted side by side with the Arrogant Bastard. Similar appearance: dark amber/ruby with tan head and nice lacing. Hops and malt are there, but mellowed out by the oak. Toffee, caramel, hops, lots of malt, but bathed in a oaky vanilla that brings it all together. Rich and tasty.
ewestern (198), Ohio, USA
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 5/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 16/20 |
Jul 3, 2008 Was curious why the Oaked version was rated lower than the regular Arrogant Bastard, i know see why. Pours dark amber color that was truly the favorite part of this beer for me. The aroma was sweet almost caramel like hops. Tasted almost like hops coated in smooth caramel with crisp bitter finish that hung around. Overall a good beer that plays second fiddle to its non-oaked brother.
buzzoven (333), Japan
| 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 15/20 |
Jul 3, 2008 On tap @ Thrash Zone, Yokohama, Japan! Wow. Deep dark ruby colour topped with tan bubbly head. Heavy on the nose with a fantastic aroma...redwood, cherry, anise...is that carrot? Taste does not dissapoint. Big, round flavours supremely balanced...cherries, oak, creamy cocao undertones (although not chocolaty), earl grey, whiskey,scotch,. Bitter in the finish and sticks around to keep yoiu in check for the next round. Superb stuff.
chimpscampee (566), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 4/5 | 8/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jul 1, 2008 Updated: Dec 4, 2008I trashed arrogant bastard in my review as a harsh, oily concoction so I am quite amazed how much I like this oaked version. The oak chips work wonders. This is now just slightly oily and harsh-- a pleasing distinction. Maybe the best smelling and most distinctive tasting oak job I’ve come across. ,
shevanel (9), Arizona, USA
does not count  | 3.9 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 7/10 | 3/5 | 7/10 | 4/5 | 18/20 |
Jul 1, 2008 A large off-white head. Very creamy with excellent lacing. The overall appearance is quite intimidating, a murk dark brown/red. The aroma is great, a sweet hoppy mollasses with a light doughy scent. The palate on this beer took me off guard, I was expecting a kick your ass alcohol taste, but instead I got a medium body with very soft carbonation. The flavor was very sweet and the alcoholic finish didn’t last 2 days like the Ruination IPA did.
phishpond417 (1953), Madison, Wisconsin, USA
| 4.2 | Aroma | Appearance | Flavor | Palate | Overall | | 8/10 | 5/5 | 9/10 | 5/5 | 15/20 |
Jun 29, 2008 I’ve been waiting a long time to try this beer- finally! A solid brew all the way through. Pours a dark, semi clear reddish colour with a thin white creamy head. Aroma is nutty, oak, smoke and a bastard’s wild oats. Astringent mouthfeel, noticeably strong but well integrated hop character. Raisins, caramel, black licorice and wood flavors.
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