I went on a vacation a short while ago, and I tried this brew. I must say. This was the beer I've been looking for all my life! Totally awesome! I am kicking myself for going back to the east coast, for they are quite ignorant in the qualitys of good beer. (hell, they like that buttwiper crap) So, with fond wishes and great desires I hope to finally go back home(California) and have me a fresh poured Bastard. It made me think of Guiness with an asshole attitude. I LOVED it.