Brew Review #25
Stone Oaked Arrogant Bastard Ale
American Strong Ale
Stone, Escondido, California, USA
I RATE THIS BEER: 90
RELEASE: Year Round // THE ABV. 7.2% | IBU’s. ? // THE NOSE: Damp Cave, Musty Old Barn, Conifer Tree, Caraway, Wet Soil // THE TASTE: Cranberry, Espresso Bean, Pomegranate, Pine // THE BOTTOMLINE: This impressive beast of a beer has a very bitter oak aged heart, a heart pierced with shards of tart red fruit and splinters of damp wood. The brews wonderful musty aroma only amplifies its decidedly dark and earthy vibe. // THE BACKBONE: ? // PRICE POINT: $10 | 6x 12oz bottles //
Food Pairings:
Venison Wild Boar Liver & Onions Steak & Kidney Pie Vegetable ChiliWelcome to Hoptopia
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