Love that bastard!

Just a random Thursday night.  Knock off one more (and one from Tuesday night).

Arrogant Bastard Ale (Rating = 4.0)

Start with the label: "This is an aggressive beer.  You probably won't like it.  It is quite doubtful that you have the taste or sophistication to appreciate an ale of this quality and depth.  We would suggest you stick to safe and more familiar territory - maybe something with a multi-million dollar ad campaign."

So, start with that.  Nice attitude.  Talk shit to the drinker.  Taunt him (or her).  So, yes, I did take it as a bit of a challenge.  I've heard of this one a lot (and others from Stone Brewing), but don't think I've had it.

It definitely has a bitter aftertaste, but I has some strong English Ale flavor to me.  I really liked it.  I would definitely have this one again.  Nice job you arrogant bastard!

Gouden Carolus Classic (Rating = 4.0)

This was a good one.  Nice dark ale with Belgium style.  I really liked this one.  According to the writeup, this one was originally known as the Kaizersbier.  Utlimately it was changed to Gouden Carolus.  Carolus refers to the 16th Century Holy Emperor Charles V.  A gouden carolus was a gold coin minted during his reign.  I have a hard time writing the word reign without actually writing a reign of terror!  Every reign must have terror associated!

Described as a drink that combines the warmness of wine and the freshness of beer, I really liked this one.  Give it a shot.

Beers down: 56

Beers to go: 945

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