Arrogant Bastard Ale | Arrogant Brewing
Brewed by:
Arrogant Brewing
California, United States
arrogantbastard.com
Style: American Strong Ale
Alcohol by volume (ABV): 7.20%
Availability: Year-round
Notes / Commercial Description:
At Arrogant Bastard Brewing Co., we believe that pandering to the lowest common denominator represents the height of tyranny—a virtual form of keeping the consumer barefoot and stupid. Brought forth upon an unsuspecting public in 1997, Arrogant Bastard Ale openly challenged the tyrannical overlords who were brazenly attempting to keep Americans chained in the shackles of poor taste. As the progenitor of its style, Arrogant Bastard Ale has reveled in its unprecedented and uncompromising celebration of intensity. There have been many nods to Arrogant Bastard Ale...even outright attempts to copy it...but only one can ever embody the true nature of Liquid Arrogance!
Added by kbub6f on 11-15-2000
Ratings: 10,566 | Reviews: 3,049
4.1/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.04/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.91/5 rDev +17.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Exceptional beer, Deep ambar, hazy, super-thick frothy head earthy hops on the nose, flavor dominated by its maltyness, sweet caramel, wort, very hoppy with just the right balnce sweetness/bitterness.
''If you don't like this beer keep it to yourself'' "not for yellow-beer-drinkin' wimps''
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look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
Exceptional beer, Deep ambar, hazy, super-thick frothy head earthy hops on the nose, flavor dominated by its maltyness, sweet caramel, wort, very hoppy with just the right balnce sweetness/bitterness.
''If you don't like this beer keep it to yourself'' "not for yellow-beer-drinkin' wimps''
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3.76/5 rDev -9.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
4/5 rDev -4.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.6/5 rDev -13.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.34/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
3.92/5 rDev -6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.98/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A pleasure to have this beer up here in Canada. Lovely dark amber colour with generous foamy head that leaves copious lacing on the glass. Sweet malty smell. Assertive dry, tart hop taste giving way to the malty sweetness. I think the malt sweetness balances this beer and prevents the hops from becoming overpowering. Excellent brew!
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look: 4.75 | smell: 3 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
A pleasure to have this beer up here in Canada. Lovely dark amber colour with generous foamy head that leaves copious lacing on the glass. Sweet malty smell. Assertive dry, tart hop taste giving way to the malty sweetness. I think the malt sweetness balances this beer and prevents the hops from becoming overpowering. Excellent brew!
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3.5/5 rDev -16.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
4.04/5 rDev -3.1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Found this in a 16oz. can. Had it previously from a bottle. I feel as nothing was lost in transference. Pours dark amber, think maple syrup. Aromas of brown sugar, malts. Pleasant mouthfeel. Nice blend of hops and malt. Definitely will purchase again.
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look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Found this in a 16oz. can. Had it previously from a bottle. I feel as nothing was lost in transference. Pours dark amber, think maple syrup. Aromas of brown sugar, malts. Pleasant mouthfeel. Nice blend of hops and malt. Definitely will purchase again.
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4.25/5 rDev +1.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.16/5 rDev -0.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.78/5 rDev +14.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
2.82/5 rDev -32.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 2
Look - Pours a deep amber color, big billowing off white head, lacing all the way down the glass.
Aroma - Spicy hops, citrus, root beer, toast, warm.
Taste - Bitter pine, caramel, toasted malt flavor, light raisin or prune, slight citrus, caustic, finish is sweet and sour with aggressive bitterness, like chewing on aspirin or tylenol. All over the place on the palate, such a weird mix of flavors.
Feel - Medium bodied, sticky, slightly oily, lively carbonation, finishes on the drier side.
Overall - There's a lot I like and a lot I don't like. The malt and fruit flavors are pleasant. The hops seem out of place to me. Bitterness lingers on way too long and becomes tedious. Not my kind of beer.
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look: 4.75 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 2
Look - Pours a deep amber color, big billowing off white head, lacing all the way down the glass.
Aroma - Spicy hops, citrus, root beer, toast, warm.
Taste - Bitter pine, caramel, toasted malt flavor, light raisin or prune, slight citrus, caustic, finish is sweet and sour with aggressive bitterness, like chewing on aspirin or tylenol. All over the place on the palate, such a weird mix of flavors.
Feel - Medium bodied, sticky, slightly oily, lively carbonation, finishes on the drier side.
Overall - There's a lot I like and a lot I don't like. The malt and fruit flavors are pleasant. The hops seem out of place to me. Bitterness lingers on way too long and becomes tedious. Not my kind of beer.
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3.48/5 rDev -16.5%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.5
4.34/5 rDev +4.1%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25
4.1/5 rDev -1.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25
4.02/5 rDev -3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Grabbed in Cali. Thin head with full lace. Ruby-amber color.
Mildly hoppy nose. Nutty bitter and mesquite spice.
Taste is mostly a balance in the spicy hops and nutty malt. Light brewers caramel smoothness.
Medium mouth. Smooth.
A decidedly American beer, dark strong and hopped with good balance. This is my first from the brewery and I'm definitely curious to see what else they can do. Good for a pint if you see it somewhere.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Grabbed in Cali. Thin head with full lace. Ruby-amber color.
Mildly hoppy nose. Nutty bitter and mesquite spice.
Taste is mostly a balance in the spicy hops and nutty malt. Light brewers caramel smoothness.
Medium mouth. Smooth.
A decidedly American beer, dark strong and hopped with good balance. This is my first from the brewery and I'm definitely curious to see what else they can do. Good for a pint if you see it somewhere.
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Arrogant Bastard Ale from Arrogant Brewing
4.17
out of 5
based on 10,566 ratings.
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Dark amber ale with a slight ruby tint to it, Off white egg shell coloured head that leaves loads of lacing down the glass. Sweet malts caramel, and maple syrup on the nose with a touch of hops, (i think this would be a little more prominent if it was fresher) Sweet and malty up front and finishes with bitter hops and a touch of Alcohol. Medium thick body, goes down easily. Typically not my favourite style but overall this is a great beer that I really enjoy
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