Backwoods Bastard (2024)

Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy

Expect lovely, warm smells of single malt scotch, oaky bourbon barrels, smoke, sweet caramel and roasted malts, a bit of earthy spice and a scintilla of dark fruit. It’s a kick-back sipper made to excite the palate.

ABV

11.0

Rating

0.0

Rating count

0

Last updated

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

11 months ago

 

Phil Hollander

Nostalgic for me. But also nothing of what it once was 6-7 years ago.

4.0

11 months ago

 
4.0

12 months ago

 
4.5

12 months ago

 

John Dobber

More like a brown ale or a porter at best. This is a bit thin and malty for a stout.

3.75

12 months ago

 
4.25

12 months ago

 
4.5

12 months ago

 
4.5

12 months ago

 

TC

So good. Thank you. Ovile!

5.0

12 months ago

 

Ryan Rudy

Tastes heavy but not 11% definitely a sipper and boozy, but nicely balanced

4.0

12 months ago

 
4.0

No checkin location

12 months ago

 

Wolfgang Schulze

So boozy, molasses. Did not expect this at a Thai place.

4.0

12 months ago

 

Chris York

Airport beer on my way to Portland, Maine. Cheaper than a Bud pint.

4.0

12 months ago

 
4.25

12 months ago

 

Darin Koch

This is just a fabulous barrel aged beer. Never fails to please. Last year’s brew edged this one out to a perfect 5. But then again your own palates can vary between them.

4.75

12 months ago

 

Brian T

[bottled on 02.09.24]

4.5

about 1 year ago

 
4.75

about 1 year ago

 

Blake Gore

Haven’t had this in forever. Apparently never checked it in. Had to grab one when I saw it. Not too much booze or bourbon. Mostly caramel.

3.75

about 1 year ago

 

Adam Clark

Tastes off. Not sure what it is but tastes flat and unappealing. Not bad but not great.

3.25

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

about 1 year ago

 

Kazmo Jones

"Expect lovely, warm smells of single malt scotch, oaky bourbon barrels, smoke, sweet caramel & roasted malts, a bit of earthy spice, & a scintilla of dark fruit. It’s a kick-back sipper made to excite the palate." As described! Deeeelicious!

4.5

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

No checkin location

about 1 year ago

 

Peter Roden Jr.

What the fuck amazing!! Makes me wish I rated all my other 5.0 beers lower.

5.0

about 1 year ago

 

Greg Seroka

Excellent as always!

4.25

about 1 year ago

 

Jerrod Kibbel

Just yum. Favorite caramel, malt, and bourbon barrel.

4.0

No checkin location

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

about 1 year ago

 

Caitlin P

Boozy. Killer.

4.5

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

about 1 year ago

 
0.0

about 1 year ago

 
5.0

about 1 year ago

 

Stoffkraft

Disgusting

1.0

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

about 1 year ago

 
4.5

about 1 year ago

 

Jeff McDonald

Sometimes, it’s a beer’s name that piques my interest … like “Backwoods Bastard” wee heavy/Scotch ale aged in oak bourbon barrels, from Founders Brewing, Grand Rapids, Michigan. Another good sip from Founders. Salud! 🍺

4.0

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

about 1 year ago

 

Ryan Verver

No Baseball..........It's a Backwoods BASTARD kind of afternoon!

4.5

about 1 year ago

 

Chuck G

So so

3.5

about 1 year ago

 

Dan M

Last night

4.25

about 1 year ago

 

Tim Smith

Group Beer tasting #3

4.0

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

about 1 year ago

 

Brendon Goggin

Very important beer. Used to be my favorite. Haven't had the regular version in years. Not something I'll drink regularly anymore, but glad Founders is still pumping it out.

0.0

No checkin location

about 1 year ago

 

Glen Swartout

I remember hunting for these back in the day. Glad it’s readily available now always a solid snag.

4.0

about 1 year ago

 
3.5

about 1 year ago

 
4.5

No checkin location

about 1 year ago

 

Jason D

One of those beers that has not changed in ten years.

4.25

about 1 year ago

 
5.0

about 1 year ago

 

Mike D

Friday...

4.5

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

about 1 year ago

 
4.25

about 1 year ago

 
4.5

about 1 year ago

 
4.5

No checkin location

about 1 year ago

 
3.75

about 1 year ago

 
4.25

about 1 year ago

 
4.75

about 1 year ago

 
4.5

about 1 year ago

 

Jeff

Great everyday beer with good woody character from the barrel; hits heavy but tasty

4.0

about 1 year ago

 

Travis Cornwell

rating holds 7+ years after first had it. balance here is superb and representative of style. nice base - caramel sweet present + nice light spice kick. barest hint dark fruits - raisans + touch toffee. barest hint barrel.

4.0

about 1 year ago

 

Brandon Kosowski

This is on shelves year round now and that’s pretty awesome! Like a cigar in a glass and much more shelf-stable than KBS because there’s no coffee to thin out👍🏼

4.25

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

about 1 year ago

 
3.75

about 1 year ago

 
3.5

about 1 year ago

 
3.75

about 1 year ago

 
4.5

about 1 year ago

 
3.75

about 1 year ago

 
4.25

No checkin location

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

No checkin location

about 1 year ago

 

Chuck Hope

Very flavorful brew

4.0

about 1 year ago

 

Jeff Ⓜ️

Delicious BBA Wee Heavy! Sweet malty goodness with notes of caramel, vanilla and bourbon. Bottled on 1/08/24

4.25

about 1 year ago

 
0.0

about 1 year ago

 

Robin Miller

Wee Heavies are always legal; even when you don’t know your daddy. 🤣🤣 Surprised the definition hasn’t changed “yet”. Bastard is a legal term that applies equally to women and men. Having no legal father, or illegitimate (born outside of marriage).

4.25

about 1 year ago

 
4.25

No checkin location

about 1 year ago

 

Michael M

Eclipse Day @ Comfort Inn Poplar Bluff MO

4.0

No checkin location

about 1 year ago

 

Kaoru Miyazaki

Definitely need to get back to drinking more Founders Barrel Aged beers

4.75

about 1 year ago

 
3.5

No checkin location

about 1 year ago

 
4.25

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

about 1 year ago

 
0.0

about 1 year ago

 
4.25

about 1 year ago

 

This Guy

Smooth af dangerous no bite but 11% drink slowly.

5.0

about 1 year ago

 
4.25

No checkin location

about 1 year ago

 
5.0

No checkin location

about 1 year ago

 
4.25

about 1 year ago

 
4.0

about 1 year ago

 

Joel Paradis

Sweet caramel, oaky, plums, figs, little bit of bourbon. Nothing over the top. I’m curious how this mellows out

3.75

over 1 year ago

 
0.0

over 1 year ago

 

Rich Huff

Real dessert!

4.0

over 1 year ago

 

Rich Huff

Sweet oakey nose, typical but smooth scotch ale taste.

4.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

No checkin location

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.25

over 1 year ago

 

Hop Zombie

Can't go Wrong with the Bastard. 🍻

4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.75

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.25

over 1 year ago

 
4.75

over 1 year ago