Well, I had intended to do two (or more) posts in January, but that soon turned into "I'll do it in February." February went by too quickly. Hopefully I'll be able to do more than just this blog this month. I went to the doctor with my mom and while waiting for the doctors to open from lunch, we went into the liquor store. She needed some special wine she likes to cook mushrooms with and I like to look at the beer. I was just about to go when I saw this. My dad has been raving about this beer for years, but until now we've never seen it in Canada. I immediately snagged a few bottles for me and a bottle for him. The Arrogant Bastard bottle says: "This is an aggressive beer. Yo probably won't like it. It is quite doubtful you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth." I've never had it, but after hearing so much about it, I can't wait to try it!
Arrogant Bastard pours out of the bottle a rich brown and I can smell the hops just off the pour. A tan head quickly develops and though it thins a bit, it persists a fair while. On my first smell I detected hops and a very faint citrus or flower note. Upon further sniffing, I figure it's probably citrus. My first sip hits me with massive hops. There is a very faint aftertaste of malt. Subsequent drinks reveal a slight pepper taste. This beer is all about the hops, but it's not overwhelming like some IPA's can be. There is a lot of carbonation in Arrogant Bastard, but it's not too apparent while drinking it, but it does make it's self known. Arrogant Bastard is fairly strong at 7.2%.
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May your glass always be full of good beer!
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