Lukcy Basartd and Double Bastard are out!

[Arebee]

I picked up a bottle of each last night, but have yet to try either of them.

I've never had the Lukcy before but have heard rave reviews. Its a blend of Arrogant, Double and Oaked Arrogant.

The Double B is 11.2% ABV, up from 10.5% last year. I now have a bottle from each of the last 5 years and I'm wondering if this is the year to get a group together and taste-test them.

[jtmartino]

Lucky is awesome due to the dry-hopping. My favorite of the two, by far.

[Klurejr]

Gonna have to pick up some bottles this weekend.

[ironbrewer]

Ya kno that the original Arrogant Bastard was a mistake??

Pretty good mistake.

[Arebee]

Ya kno that the original Arrogant Bastard was a mistake??

Pretty good mistake.

I did hear that. A wonderful mistake! The brewer added too much malt or something.

[Brewtality]

I stumbled upon the Double tonight at my local store.
Just picked up one bottle, but that is just the first of many. Very tasty this year. I find it much easier drinking and smoother than last year, despite the higher alcohol.
Double Bastard Ale is by far my favorite beer of all time. My local store knows I am always good to walk away with a full case for storage, as well as many single bottles.


Ye Shall Know The Bastard, And The Bastard Shall Set You Free

[Brewtality]

I now have a bottle from each of the last 5 years and I'm wondering if this is the year to get a group together and taste-test them.

No.
Just send them all to me. I will drink them. All. In one day.
And get back you later with the results.

I typically keep mine for about three years.

[evdog]

Found they had Double Bastard at my local costco (Misson Valley, SD) the other day. Might have to go back for some more, it was very tasty!

[Klurejr]

Picked up Some Lucky Bastard at the store store on Saturday, pretty good stuff, actually had a slightly sweet finish on it.

[Guerdonian]

Love double. My oldest bottle in my cellar is a double bastard from 2006. Probably crap by now, but oh well. Got a Magnum Double Bastard for my birthday 5 years ago. I need to get some fresh bottles and reminisce.

[nshore]

I bet it's still good. Stronger beers can age well. Only one way to find out.

[Arebee]

No.
Just send them all to me. I will drink them. All. In one day.
And get back you later with the results.

I typically keep mine for about three years.

LMAO! Imagine how you'd feel after five 22 oz bottles at 10%-12%.

[zman9000]

Good to know. Thanks!

[TBarnaby]

I picked up a few bottles of Lukcy Basartd last night. Maybe after an appropriate Stout I will crack one of these tonight as well.

[kjlued]

When it comes to Stone, you can't go wrong.

They don't know how to make a bad beer.

[Arebee]

I had the Double the other night. Good as always, but really boozy aroma. Not surprising at 11.2% ABV. That should mellow with age.

[ITL]

Nice! I'm a Bastard lover! Wait, what?!?

[jtmartino]

When it comes to Stone, you can't go wrong.

They don't know how to make a bad beer.

Except for Belgo Old Guardian, Belgo Anise IRS, Saison Du Buff, Most of their Vertical Epics, their sours and that pepper-version of Lucky Bastard (Crime I think?)

I like what they did with Ruination 10th. That was a great beer. As was their last "Best By". And they keep churning out some good stouts.

[kjlued]

Except for Belgo Old Guardian, Belgo Anise IRS, Saison Du Buff, Most of their Vertical Epics, their sours and that pepper-version of Lucky Bastard (Crime I think?)

I like what they did with Ruination 10th. That was a great beer. As was their last "Best By". And they keep churning out some good stouts.

I like the Belgo Anise Stout

Had not had the others

Their Russian Imperial Stout is still one of my favorites.

There are lots of styles of beer that I don't like.
It doesn't make it a bad beer.

That being said, I believe at one point Stone was rated the #1 brewery in the world.
Not favorite as I think that title would have to go to Founders but they are definitely on my short list and probably in my top 3.

[Klurejr]

10/10/10 is fantastic, especially after it has aged for over a year, it was not very good fresh.

[jtmartino]

10/10/10 is fantastic, especially after it has aged for over a year, it was not very good fresh.

9/9/9 is even better! Seriously.


Anything 7/7/7 and earlier was not meant to be aged that long. I recently had a 3 and a 4 and they were oxidized and muted. Really not very good.

[Klurejr]

I have a bottle of 9/9/9 in the fridge that a friend gave to me as a present after my trip to the hospital this summer, but I have to invite him over to open it....

[Guerdonian]

I killed all of my epics, Drank them away in '10 at a party.

Still looking forward to 12/12/12.

All this Stone talk is making me realize how long its been since I have had one. Need to swing by the booze shop this weekend and get some. Maybe a few bottles of local stuff for some of you other "lucky bastards" too, you know who you are

[JRS73]

I was not impressed by Lucky Bastard. May give it one more try, but it did not work for me.

Double Bastard is always a Holiday Season staple in my home. My local retailer bought 7 cases this year because I purchased almost all 3 cases he had last year.

[TBarnaby]

Finally cracked open a Lukcy Basartd and was very pleased. Very smooth and as balanced (in an Arrogant bastard kinda way). I will probably pick up a few more tomorrow.