Stone Brewing Arrogant Bastard Ale Review

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jmdobies
Austin, TX

Potent, Lusty Brew Not for Sissies

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Pros

Excellent Buzz, Hoppy!

Cons

Not for Everyone

DEC

2007

From the label: "This is an aggressive beer. You probably won't like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We suggest that stick to safer and more familiar territory -- maybe something with a multi-million dollar ad campaign to convince you that it's made in a little brewery, or one that implies that its tasteless fizzy yellow beer will give you more sex appeal. Perhaps you think that mulit-million dollar ad campaigns make a beer taste better. Perhaps you are mouthing the words as you read this."

Appearance: A reddish dark amber color with a lusty, creamy brownish head, alpine lacing. A full-on 5.

Aroma: Ambrosia! Floral, yeasty, and hoppy to the max, oaken, yadda yadda. Let's get on with it: 5.

Flavor/Mouth Feel: Beergasm! Delicious, complex, up front maltiness with chocolate and figgy flavors and just the right amount of hop bitterness. Please, sir, can I have some more? 5.

Buzz: 7.2% ABV, which in my book, is about perfect. Most buzz-worthy, the awesome drinkability of this ale will most likely result in drunkenness. 5.

Hangover Factor: Maybe I went to the well once too often, but I had a bit of lethargy and a mild headache the next day. Still, not too bad considering the strength of the brew. 3.

Overall: 4.6, but we'll round that up to 5 for viewpoints. Bottom line: great beer.

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Last edited on Dec 11, 2007

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Comments about jmdobies’s Review

Ohhhh....yeaahhhhhh....the glorious bitter taste of luscious hops....Ohhhhh.....yeahhhhhh.

In response to LibbyMcMillan's comment from Dec 11, 2007 at 10:02PM:

Libby:

My radio shows are streamed Wednesdays 6 to 8 pm and Sundays Noon to 2 ET via Live365 at theblizzard.us. Podcast archives are at floridarocksagain.garagepunk.com

Sounds like a great beer to me. Wish I could sample it in Austin. I lived there for 7 years and still miss it. Wondering which radio station you're on....