Arrogant Bastard (Stone)

This is a standard ale. It's one that if they have it on tap I must get a pint. I split a bomber of this with my other half and am drinking it out of a tulip. I'm on a tulip trip.

From the Stone site (arrogant is right):

"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."

General Thoughts: Nice pour. Great head. Bit of lacing. Nice dark amber-brown color. Not an explosive smell, but it doesn't need it. The taste is enough to keep this going. It's hard to even pause to smell it! Hops are arrogantly strong. Wonderfully bitter aftertaste on the roof of my mouth. This one lingers in a very good way.