First time I've tasted anything like it. Bourbon whisky colored with caramel head. nose and taste are oak, wood, some caramel, hint of cider. Smoked. more of a fine liquor than beer.

Pours a very dark amber. Retains a good 2-3 finger head. Very malty with long-lasting bitterness. Not one of my favorites from Stone.

A little to sweet compared the the in Oakes version. Oak is very prominent, bourbony flavor

Disclaimer: Perhaps I had a bad brew? The oak flavor gives me the impression of drinking normal arrogant bastard (a delicious brew, btw) with large quantities of formula cleaner, like bleach, added. Very alkaline taste, did not enjoy. Maybe the bottles were improperly sealed?

Like licking the inside of a barrel, seriously.

A little to much bitter taste from hops..not bad.. But not one to rave about

Pretty good wallop with dashes of isk make it stand out.

Oak barrels leave a nice aftertaste. Overwhelms the arrogant bastard a bit, but good

Rating: A+

Smooth creamy mouth feel. Starts off mild and finishes with pretty strong grapefruit like hops.