Double Bastard Ale - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
Arrogant Consortia

Double Bastard Ale - Bourbon Barrel-AgedDouble Bastard Ale - Bourbon Barrel-Aged
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From:
Arrogant Consortia
 
California, United States
Style:
American Strong Ale
ABV:
11.5%
Score:
93
Avg:
4.21 | pDev: 10.21%
Reviews:
15
Ratings:
98
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Sep 08, 2018
Added:
Jun 17, 2012
Wants:
  32
Gots:
  25
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Rated: 4.1 by Momon from Philippines

Sep 08, 2018
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Reviewed by Beersnake from California

3.73/5  rDev -11.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
2009 vintage. Poured from fridge temp. Pours a mahogany with little carbonation. A slight hiss when the cork is popped. Smell is a sweet Double Bastard. The bourbon and age have definitely mellowed the hops and bitterness. Getting some dark fruit as well. Taste is interesting. A sweet bitterness. I think it might have been in the bottle for a little too long. Definitely bourbon and the bitterness on the end is still there. Mouthfeel is medium bodied. Overall, good but I should have cracked this a couple of years ago.
Jun 03, 2017
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Reviewed by stevoj from Idaho

3.88/5  rDev -7.8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
Bottle share courtesy of Rich. Big rich wooden notes abound, smoky, caramel, stinging palate. Sip, savor and enjoy.All the best Double Bastard has to offer, enriched with some nice barrel aging. Tasty.
May 18, 2016
 
Rated: 4.02 by jpjpjp from Texas

Mar 25, 2016
 
Rated: 4.1 by sd123 from Georgia

Jul 25, 2015
 
Rated: 4.1 by 2beerdogs from California

Mar 26, 2015
 
Rated: 4.24 by wethorseblanket from California

Feb 06, 2015
 
Rated: 4.2 by More_betterness from California

Nov 30, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Griffith from Connecticut

Nov 16, 2014
 
Rated: 5 by Rothobinide from California

Nov 15, 2014
 
Rated: 4.3 by jeff1973 from California

Sep 20, 2014
 
Rated: 4 by Jason from Massachusetts

Sep 09, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Barhoppin13 from Florida

Aug 04, 2014
 
Rated: 2.75 by stevec32 from New York

Aug 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4.75 by BigV from California

Jul 03, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by TheBoog013 from California

Jun 17, 2014
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Reviewed by Alieniloquium from Florida

4.07/5  rDev -3.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 4
500 mL bottle poured into a snifter. 2009 Double Bastard aged in Bourbon Barrels. Reviewed from notes.

Appearance - Deep amber with an off-white head and nice surface bubbles.

Smell - Incredible bourbon and oak barrel notes. No booze, but also not much of the base beer on the nose.

Taste - Bourbon, vanilla, and oak. Caramel malt. Still has quite the hop presence of Double Bastard. Bitter and oaky finish.

Mouthfeel - Not boozy. Not very thick, either. Oak and hops make the finish a little harsh.

Overall - Loads of vanilla. Excellent barrel flavors. I never would have thought the base beer a good candidate for barreling, but this worked out nicely.
Jun 15, 2014
 
Rated: 3.75 by DanGeo from Michigan

Jun 10, 2014
 
Rated: 4.25 by Deaner1308 from California

May 27, 2014
 
Rated: 4.5 by LaurenGuy from South Carolina

Apr 10, 2014
Double Bastard Ale - Bourbon Barrel-Aged from Arrogant Consortia
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 98 ratings