Backwoods Bastard (2020)

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

4.24007

Rating count

458

Last updated

almost 5 years ago

 

Christopher .

I'm not getting the Scottish ale. Tastes more like a barrel aged stout to me. A very good stout. Full mouthfeel. Delightful.

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Burt Roberts

Too much Scotch.

3.25

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Justin M.

Wow, that’s real nice. Not boozy at all for the abv. Need to pick up some more.

4.25

over 4 years ago

 

Steve Lee

From 10/20 bottling run. Doing some hate drinking from these bastards. I do appreciate Bottlecraft playing Japanese Breakfast for me while visiting the store.

4.25

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Kevin Roetzer

This needs aging to become awesome

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Mattie E.

Smaakvol biertje

4.25

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Chad Stains

Crazy smooth for the ABV

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Hunter J.

11 go crazy

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Joe D

Bottle bubbled over when I opened it. Still delicious

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Kurt

Yummy

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Johnny D.

Damn you Founders! Another amazing unique beer. The barrel makes all the difference but this is excellent. Complex as hell but so darned tasty!

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Denis

Согревающе.

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

RV

Had this with Christmas dinner tonight. Tasted great albeit maybe a bit young; they were bottled last month. Got a four-pack of these. Looking forward to seeing how the others age.

4.25

over 4 years ago

 

Jimmy P.

Awesome beer!

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Eric H.

Merry Christmas. Rich and good to share

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Corne Van der Meer

Lci Nice bourbon caramel beetje roasty top

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Marcas Deilf

Damn, smokey and boozy very nice

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Justin

Solid every damn year

4.25

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Trey Park

Weeeee merry Christmas

5.0

over 4 years ago

 

R.C. S.

Pairs well with work emails. Delicious! Thanks Aaron I. !

4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Benjamin K.

Stoutkalendern 23: dan före dan bjuder på en barell aged wee heavy istället för stout. Har hittills inte blivit besviken på founders. Mycket bourbon, smörig och mjuk. Är du sugen på whiskey är det bara köra!

4.25

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Teague McKamey

So good. Cherry, wood, vanilla, brown sug, & spice....

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David Hill

Pairs very well with Mom’s nutmeg cookies. A proper way to celebrate being back in NW Ohio for the holiday. 🍪🔥🍺

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Kimmo .

Tästä on hankala keksiä mitään kielteistä.

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Willie frehley

Cool day out in the swamp , I’m a backwoods bastard so why not lol?

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Max Dryomov

Свеженький. Ароматика брутальная, но вкус даже нежнее, чем обычно.

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Half-Elven M.

Beer Advent Calendar Day 20!

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Tomasz B

Od biedy można wypić, jak nie ma nic lepszego na horyzoncie. Początek bardzo fajny z mocną beczka w aromacie i masą karmelu. Dalej słabiej, w smaku klasycznie dla Foundersa brak ciała i alkoholowość. Wyjątkowo płytkie, zero głębi i złożoności.

3.5

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Adam L.

We all know how I feel about this beer. This beer is like finding a $20 bill in your pocket. Delightful.

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Paul L

Christmas cookies today!!! 🎄🍪

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Donald Eriksson

Riktigt trevlig öl men häftig smak

4.25

over 4 years ago

 

Robin Boyen

Zachte Bourbon BA Scotch m/ toetsen v/ vanille, hout x karamel. Warme, licht alcoholische afdronk.

3.75

over 4 years ago