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

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almost 5 years ago

 

Eric Swanson

Go Blue

4.5

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over 1 year ago

 

Paul Schobben

Wat een genot! Deze maken dus echt alleen maar good beer! Aardig boozy en super bourbon smaak

4.5

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Tim Gregoor

Stond al effe in de kast 👌🏻

4.5

about 1 year ago

 
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Jake the Beerman

Been sittin' on this for more than three years. Decided tonight's the night. Hasn't lost a thing and maybe has mellowed some.

4.5

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Mark B

Definitely worth repeating. This is wonderful.

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Terry G

Cleaning out the beer fridge. Always great. Cheers 👍🍻🏜

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Tom B.

Thanks Justin!

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almost 5 years ago

 

Kellen Mumm

Such a good scotch ale. One of the best

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Jonathan G.

Excellent Scotch Ale and Founders does not disappoint.

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Green Elm Prez

Oh yes...I remember you...

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Gary B

Love this brew.

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Dan Sanborn

For some reason this beer reminds me of how much I hate Jared.

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Walter F.

Very good this would be great on a cold winters night in front of a fire! But I settled for a hot summer night during a thunderstorm! Still awesome

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Gary Rauls

Freshly bottled a couple weeks ago and tasting great as always. This has become a go-to beer for me. It’s constantly great, full barrel, oak, caramel and sugar flavors. Also reasonably priced. When I want an evening bourbon barrel sipper, this does it.

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The Dude

PERFECT!!

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Marcel Bonten

Wow. Love this one! 🥰🍺

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Wally Y

Sitting here enjoying a Bastard and mentally preparing for an unwanted visit from Laura, due to arrive tomorrow night. Gulf Shores and points west got lucky with the visit from Marco. Maybe we will too.

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Art Hendrickson

Alcohol and bourbon subtle, but wait a minute and it hits you. (I think my BP is low.) Goes well with my oatmeal and honey and eggs. Bottle indicates packaged July 2020.

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Chad F.

Sooo good. Pregame prep almost ready for the Stanley Cup run! Let’s Go Stars!!! Thanks Chef! Sponsored by Deep Woods Off

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almost 5 years ago

 

Nathan Flintjer

and Yum!!! Still one of my all time favs!!!

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Doug V.

Over the years, I'm loving this more and more. Their barrel aging truly takes out everything i don't like about scotch ale. Now it's smooth and strong. Very crushable. Thanks Kevin K. ! Almost bought another single in Wisconsin for ~$4. Should have!

4.75

over 4 years ago

 

Eric G.

So much burn up front. Super fresh.

4.75

over 4 years ago

 

J W K

This is amazing-a number of years since I’ve had this brew!! What can I say??!!

4.75

over 4 years ago

 

Eric G.

Having this actuality AT Founders makes it taste even better.

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over 4 years ago

 

Ron Lind

Aptly named beer for me!

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Christopher Kokhuis

Brouwer weet waar hij mee bezig is. Wat is dit hemels. Klasse!

4.75

over 4 years ago

 

Mickey M.

Whoa smoothly. Very delicious!!! Sweet.

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Paul Janik

Happy Halloween!

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over 4 years ago

 
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Wesley Bumgarner

A favorite. Happy to have it on tap.

4.75

over 4 years ago

 

Matthew karaszewski

I used to rate this higher, it’s still great though

4.75

over 4 years ago

 

Joel W

Always a fav

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over 4 years ago

 

T Y.

Smooth and strong Barrel Aged!

4.75

over 4 years ago

 

Mike S.

IMO, best in the Founders lineup (bd 8/13/20)

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jeroen k.

Lekker sterk biertje 2 van deze en ge valt om hahaha

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Roy B.

Wow. Best one in a long time 😀👍🍻

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Kris Kendrick

Mmm great brew!!

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over 4 years ago

 

Dave G.

I feel like this guy might hunt/haunt me

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Brewmiser

Cheers!

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Brandon Gagnon

Mmmmm. 7 years worth.

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Urban Carlfjord

Första smaken är toffe/karamell följt av milda whiskeytoner i en närmast fulländad fyllig imp brown ale

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George P.

This has always been one of my favorites!

4.75

over 4 years ago

 

Wim Dijkhuizen

I could swear this Bastard was brewed specialy for me. Promising aroma of caramel and whisky. Tastewise a near perfect balance of caramel, single malt, bourbon barrel oak, fig and roasted malt bitterness that almost leaves me speechless. Beware of the ABV

4.75

over 4 years ago

 

Rob H.

Smooth, creamy, full bodied, bourbon finish. Great beer

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Jimmy P.

Awesome beer!

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scott shoemaker

Still the yummiest!

4.75

over 4 years ago

 

Scott

Bottled on 12.17.20. This is ridiculously good and better than I remember and I remembered liking it a lot.

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Ruben van der Velden

Met deze gaan we het nieuwe jaar in!

4.75

over 4 years ago

 

Edgar de Jong

Probably the best beer in the world.

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Carl Vanden Bosch

Prolly my all time favorite BA Scotch Ale, although BA Sheep in the Grass is right there too. Had to have it in the glass too! Yummy!

4.75

over 4 years ago

 

John Rosnow

Dark brown pour. Boozy sweet aroma and flavor. Well balanced in the finish.

4.75

over 4 years ago

 

Jeff Sweeney

God I LOVE this beer! Does Founders even make a bad beer! Any friends out there ever been to this brewery? Definitely a bucket list trip for me!

4.75

over 4 years ago

 
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Kathy Kleykamp

It’s delish 😍 warming, smoky and toasty

4.75

over 4 years ago