Arrogant Bastard Ale | Arrogant Consortia
Brewed by:
Arrogant Consortia
California, United States
arrogantconsortia.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
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Ratings: 10,862 | Reviews: 3,125
4.68/5 rDev +12.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
The monster among beers. Bastard is not for the weak. Bastard is not your bitch drink. A friend of mine referred to it as a brewed boot. I honestly hated the beer at first. Bastard really is not worthy for us mere mortals, I imagine Thor getting fucked up on this in Asgard. My father only drank this beer and it’s brothers. Over time I came to appreciate and respect the demon ale. Bastard will always stand the test of time as a brewing achievement. Thank you Stone for blessing us low life’s with the nectar of the Gods. For Life!!!!
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look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75
The monster among beers. Bastard is not for the weak. Bastard is not your bitch drink. A friend of mine referred to it as a brewed boot. I honestly hated the beer at first. Bastard really is not worthy for us mere mortals, I imagine Thor getting fucked up on this in Asgard. My father only drank this beer and it’s brothers. Over time I came to appreciate and respect the demon ale. Bastard will always stand the test of time as a brewing achievement. Thank you Stone for blessing us low life’s with the nectar of the Gods. For Life!!!!
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2.87/5 rDev -30.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
look: 4.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 3.25 | overall: 2.75
3.63/5 rDev -12.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
4.13/5 rDev -0.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Has a very hoppy bitterness upfront. The malts get lost here. clean finish.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Has a very hoppy bitterness upfront. The malts get lost here. clean finish.
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3.89/5 rDev -6.3%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75
3.93/5 rDev -5.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
3.92/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
3.96/5 rDev -4.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 4
4.52/5 rDev +8.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
3.2/5 rDev -22.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
The lingering industrial bitter aftertaste is just not pleasant.
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look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3
The lingering industrial bitter aftertaste is just not pleasant.
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4.19/5 rDev +1%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
5/5 rDev +20.5%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This is my favorite I.P.A!!!! Can only find it at one store near me and with the price I only get it as a rare treat. It's perfect for a warm summer night.
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look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5
This is my favorite I.P.A!!!! Can only find it at one store near me and with the price I only get it as a rare treat. It's perfect for a warm summer night.
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3.87/5 rDev -6.7%
look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Dark yet somehow sweet, a strong ale perhaps not so deserving of its fame , because in Southern California this beer is sacred. Dark in flavor and color.
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look: 3.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
Dark yet somehow sweet, a strong ale perhaps not so deserving of its fame , because in Southern California this beer is sacred. Dark in flavor and color.
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3.92/5 rDev -5.5%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
look: 4.25 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4.68/5 rDev +12.8%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75
3.77/5 rDev -9.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
4.3/5 rDev +3.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.5
3.68/5 rDev -11.3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 16 ounce can into a pint glass. Brownish ruby body topped by a thick white head. Very hoppy sweet smell. Taste was bitter hop dominating the malts too much. Mouthfeel was refreshing. Just to hop forward for my tastes. Still not a bad experience.
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look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Poured from a 16 ounce can into a pint glass. Brownish ruby body topped by a thick white head. Very hoppy sweet smell. Taste was bitter hop dominating the malts too much. Mouthfeel was refreshing. Just to hop forward for my tastes. Still not a bad experience.
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Arrogant Bastard Ale from Arrogant Consortia
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10,862 ratings
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