We're going for it. An 11 day Stone Brewery tasting regimen including a 3 year vertical tasting of Old Guardian. This combined with the Oaked Arrogant Bastard from Thursday will make it a dozen from the Stoners in roughly two weeks. Pretty wild.
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| Aren't they freaking beautiful? (not pictured - Arrogant Bastard and Oaked Arrogant Bastard) |
Regarding today's brew, ARROGANT BASTARD, I always wondered how they chose that name. Then I tasted and discovered it's a big beer with light nicely round hops and dark roasted malts with a high alcohol level. It's impressive and I am compelled to respect it. They threw everything in this brew but the kitchen sink and
actually got away with it, those dirty bastards.
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| David's ingredients for his famous Salty's Clam Chowder |
Comparing this to the Oaked Arrogant Bastard, it is clearly apparent the oak chips affect on the malts. The oak chills the hops out and amplifies the malts but the brew remains refined. It's no wonder Stone decided to expand the distribution of the Oaked Arrogant Bastard with six pack bottles.
Going by David's rating system, the Arrogant Bastard is Lee Marvin, who was the leader in THE DIRTY DOZEN. According to my ratings, welcome to THE ROCK.
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