Year of New Beer: Bourbon Barrel Aged Arrogant Bastard Ale, Stone Brewing (CA)

Written By: Dion on 11/19/2014

Tons of oak and bourbon on the nose, with cursory notes of caramel and herbaceous grasses. On the tongue is a lighter body than most barrel aged beers, with a fairly strong bourbon note backed by the hop bitterness expected from Arrogant Bastard. Pretty good balance of sweet malt, hop spiciness, and bourbon heat. Not as good as regular Bastard, but at $5 for a 22oz bottle, I won't complain.