Saturday, August 25, 2012

Stone Arrogant Bastard – Stone Brewing Co, Escondido, CA

Stone Arrogant Bastard - 4/5

Arrogant Bastard is the epitome of San Diego style brewing. It’s bold, hoppy and in your face. The attitude with this beer is that if you don’t like it then you’re not worthy and let me tell you, you better like hops.
Unlike their IPA which to me is all hop, Arrogant bastard is a better balanced beer but not as perfectly balanced as their pale ale. You will get a nice caramel and florally hop smell which is not as aggressive as the taste. In the mouth there is a strong citrus and floral hop followed by a rich caramel note.
If Stone Pale Ale had a ugly, overly aggressive, pubescent, older brother or friend then this would be it. It’s the Wayne to the Kevin Arnold or the Biff to the Marty. You get the idea.

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