Beer Fridays XVII

Oaked Arrogant Bastard is a smooth operator. It is much more stealthy than its father in that its creamy body slides easily across your palate, saving its brutal attack till later in the taste experience. While still containing plenty of beautiful bitterness and awe inspiring alcohol, O.A.B. takes the original Bastard and infuses it with smokey campfire flavor, Stone Brewing Company's special alchemy once again turning hops and barley to pure gold. If Arrogant Bastard smacks your momma's @$$, Oaked Arrogant Bastard does it on the bearskin rug next to the fireplace while bumping Barry White. The world and their naughty moms should rejoice that this once seasonal delight is now available for year round enjoyment... in a six-pack even. (A+)

Beer Fridays VII

If you tossed another percentage or two of alcohol into Stone's Arrogant Bastard, you'd get the Flying Dog Double Dog Double Pale Ale. There's a lot of D's in that, and a lot of flavor in the beer. Like the Bastard, the Double Dog is coppery red and chock full of hops. It has a lusciously full body and carbonation to spare. It's crisp, refreshing and a whopping 10.5% ABV and is reminiscent of grapefruit and pine trees or biting into an orange rind. It's not quite leather dominatrix level, but it will tie you up with silk scarves and hand spank you. (A)

Beer Fridays II

Arrogant Bastard Ale will take your lunch money. Arrogant Bastard Ale will send you crying to Mommy. Arrogant Bastard Ale will then smack your Mommy. Your Mommy will smile and ask for more. Arrogant Bastard Ale will give it to her. Arrogant Bastard Ale makes clever animations. Arrogant Bastard Ale makes delicious hot sauce. Arrogant Bastard Ale is a dark red sea of powerful, hoppy delight. Arrogant Bastard Ale is the greatest American beer ever made. Arrogant Bastard Ale knows it. Are you worthy? (A++)