This is an aggressive beer. You probably won’t like it. It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to be able to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth. We would suggest that you stick to safer and more familiar territory --- maybe something with a multi-million dollar ad campaign aimed at convincing you it’s made in a little brewery, or one that implies that their tasteless fizzy yellow beer will give you more sex appeal. Perhaps you think multi-million dollar ad campaigns make a beer taste better. Perhaps you’re mouthing your words as you read this.
Too many strive towards complacency as a goal. We grow up thinking that the ability to become complacent is the equivalence of success in life. True Arrogant Bastards know that this could not be further from the truth. The real beauty, richness and depth in life can only be found if the journey through life itself is looked upon as a constant chance to learn, live and find life’s passion. Passion threatens the complacent, and fills them with fear. Fear of the new, the deep and the different. We, on the other hand, seek it out. Endlessly, joyously...and aggressively. To this end we bring you the “OAKED Arrogant Bastard Ale.” Another reward for those seeking new sources of passion, and another point of dissension for those who are not. (Description provided by company)
Comments
Smoothly Aggressive
If you've had Arrogant Bastard Ale, the oaked version is essentially the same, but it kisses and cuddles you while assaulting your palate. This amber brew with a two finger tan head that left chunks of lacing as it receded providing lots of pine and citrus. Taste is a hit of bitterness and grapefruit, but oak refines the finish and soothes what might have otherwise been pucker-inducing. Felt a bit odd in my mouth, strange combination of fizz and inconsistent watery-streak. Not as brutal as the marketing and some comments from others had me believe.
Don't let the name scare you away.
Stone's Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale has lots of creamy head and a hazy reddish hue. It smells mostly malty, with a bit of oak in there. Hoppy flavor, but it's smoothed over by the oak aging. Not as powerful as I expected, given the intimidating-sounding name. Don't let this one scare you off from trying it. You don't need to be a grizzled hophead to enjoy it.