Tap Handle #231: Stone - Arrogant Bastard

The Arrogant Bastard tap is not quite figural, although it does resemble a slab of stone, which corresponds to the name of the brewery.

Stone Brewing was founded in 1996 in San Marcos California, by Steve Wagner and Greg Koch. Stone Pale Ale was the first beer produced and is considered the company's flagship beer, although the second beer produced a year later, Arrogant Bastard, is more recognizable. In 2005 Stone moved to a new, larger facility in Escondido. They opened the adjacent Stone Brewing World Bistro & Gardens in 2006, and also have their own farm and a company store. Stone has experienced rapid growth at an average of 43% year to year. They distribute to 36 different states, and are the 11th largest brewer in the U.S.

Arrogant Bastard 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. Weighted average on ratebeer.com is 3.91 out of 5.

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