Flavor Profile
How this beer tastes, mapped across 48 flavour tags
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About American Strong Ale
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What is a American Strong Ale?
American Strong Ale is a distinctive beer style with its own characteristic flavour, aroma and colour. Discover what makes it unique and find similar beers on hopIQ.
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Serve & Enjoy
How to get the most out of Arrogant Bastard Ale
Serve at 12–16°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.
The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.
Store in a cool, dark place. Check the best-before date on the label for guidance.
Tasting Notes
AI-generated sensory profile for Arrogant Bastard Ale
◎ Appearance
Deep amber to copper-brown hue with excellent clarity and a thick, persistent off-white head. The beer displays excellent carbonation with a dense foam collar that clings to the glass throughout the drinking experience.
◌ Aroma
Aggressive hop-forward nose with prominent pine resin and citrus notes that command attention immediately. Rich caramel and toffee malts provide a sweet undertone, while herbal and spicy hop characters layer throughout, creating a complex and bold aromatic profile.
◐ Taste
Unapologetically bitter entry with intense pine and resin hop flavors dominating the mid-palate. Sweet caramel and toffee notes provide necessary balance against the massive 100 IBU bitterness, while spicy hop character and subtle citrus create additional complexity across a full-bodied mouthfeel.
◑ Finish
Long, dry finish with lingering hop bitterness and resinous notes that persist well after swallowing. Warming alcohol presence (7.2% ABV) adds to the satisfying, bold conclusion.
Food Pairing
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