Arrogant Bastard Ale vs The Red Glove Double Red Ale: Which Should You Drink?

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Arrogant Bastard Ale

Stone Brewing

United States · American Strong Ale

hopIQ rank #2981

51%

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The Red Glove Double Red Ale

Boxing Bear Brewing Co.

United States · Double Red Ale

HOPIQ TAKE

Arrogant Bastard Ale if you want sharp, aggressive bitterness that demands respect, The Red Glove Double Red Ale if you want malt sweetness with bite. Both hit 7.2% and 100 IBUs, so they're technically twins—but Stone's version tastes like it's trying to prove something, while Boxing Bear's plays it smoother. The real difference isn't in the numbers; it's in how each brewery uses them.

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WHEN TO CHOOSE WHICH

Pick Arrogant Bastard Ale when…

→You want to actively taste the hops and feel the bitterness work
→You're in a "prove yourself" mood—this beer mirrors that energy
→You prefer West Coast-style aggression over balance

Pick The Red Glove Double Red Ale when…

→You want alcohol strength without the sharp edges
→You prefer malt character to shine alongside bitterness, not beneath it
→You're drinking it casually—this one doesn't demand your full attention

SIDE BY SIDE

	Arrogant Bastard Ale	The Red Glove Double Red Ale
ABV	7.2%	7.2%
Bitterness	Very bitter	Very bitter
Colour	Deep amber	Deep amber
Style	American Strong Ale	Double Red Ale
Origin	United States	United States

WHAT IT TASTES OF

7 shared · 7 distinct

Both beers

hoppybittercaramelmaltytoastyfull-bodieddry

Only Arrogant Bastard Ale

rich

STRUCTURE — HOW IT'S BUILT

Arrogant Bastard AleThe Red Glove Double Red Ale

Bitterness

Body

TASTING NOTES

Arrogant Bastard Ale

HoppyBitterRich

Arrogant Bastard doesn't ease you in. That first sip is all pine and resin—the hops land hard on your tongue and stick around like they're not welcome but won't leave. There's a dry, almost astringent finish that makes you feel the alcohol warmth immediately. The malt backbone is there (you can taste caramel notes hiding underneath), but it's clearly playing supporting role to the hop aggression. This beer has attitude.

The Red Glove Double Red Ale

HoppyCaramelBitter

The Red Glove feels more generous. You get caramel and toffee upfront, a richness that comes from the double red ale malt bill, and the 100 IBUs sit on top of that sweetness like a well-placed counterpoint instead of a hammer blow. The bitterness is definitely present—it's not a candy bar—but it integrates into the beer rather than dominating it. There's a slight fruitiness too, almost cherry-adjacent, that Arrogant Bastard doesn't offer.

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