Backwoods Bastard (2017)

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

11.2

Rating

4.19359

Rating count

32,349

Last updated

about 5 years ago

 

Ryan Anderson

Sat on this for 3+ years. It was worth the wait

4.5

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about 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Irish MASMS

Tapping into the cellar for the #2017 which has toned considerably. Still getting the coffee, slight bourbon and boozyness but is toned considerably.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Stevie S.

Thanks Kyle

4.5

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almost 4 years ago

 

Mats Johansson

Grävde upp en gammal Bastard i källaren. Sötma, choklad, kaffe som stout skall vara... riktigt rund o fin I smakerna.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Michael W

Roasted malt, oak, caramel, smoky scotch. Akercocke - Rape Of The Bastard Nazarene (1999)

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
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almost 4 years ago

 
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almost 4 years ago

 

Deo Olt

When beer people sell their stash... boom!

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

CanConPhilly

She be mighty tasty. Thanks Ben H. !

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Tom Davis

Improving with age. 1 bottle left. Friday lunchtime bev.

4.5

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almost 4 years ago

 

Matt Cross

Didn’t age well

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Erik Forslund

Vunnit på lagringen. Mjuk, otroligt nästan smöriga bourbontoner. Wow!

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Cameron Streutker

Don’t follow a Veil Stout with this beer.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Conny Westman

Köpte denna pärla för fyra år sedan och har lagrat den, som ett pris till Marit, som simmat 1800 meter i 14-gradigt vatten. Komplex, nötig smak där Whisky-smaken mognat ordentligt. Klar lagringsdryck, men inte längre än fyra år.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
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almost 4 years ago

 

William Cawthon

Strong, sweet, and flavorful. Slightly sour, very dark

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
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almost 4 years ago

 
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almost 4 years ago

 
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almost 4 years ago

 

Maxim

В аромате сложные эфиры, танины, йод, деревяшки. Во вкусе вялые ягоды,ликерность, но алкоголь не чувствуется, бочка, дерево. Богато.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

André Heggheim

Masse tørket frukt og karamell, nydelig fatpreg med masse vanilje, eik og noe bourbon, med et snev av røyk i bakgrunnen. Noe oksidering.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Michael Jan

Still decent, but I think the age isn't helping this anymore.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Benjamin Webster

Definitely delicious 🤤

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Deo Olt

Mmmmm

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Michael Enders

onight I'm gonna do a comparison between 2016 & 2017 Backwards Bastard! Next up: THE WINNER, 2017! Creamier, smoother than the 2016, light dark fruit, slightly bitter on the tongue, vanilla, some smoky barrel char is present, heavy oak notes!

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Michael Enders

onight I'm gonna do a comparison between 2016 & 2017 Backwards Bastard! Next up: 🏁 THE WINNER, 2017! 🏁 Creamier, smoother than the 2016, light dark fruit, slightly bitter on the tongue, vanilla, some smoky barrel char is present, heavy oak notes!

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Nick Basham

Drinking backwoods in the backwoods...with friends. Amazing booziness and caramel warmness.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Jared

Cheers!

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Matt W.

Wow.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Glen Giroir

Aged great.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Michael Geisheimer

Held up nice in the basement. Merry Christmas Eve! While bomber bottle for myself. Cheers!

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Tyler B.

So much carmel!

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Bill Harris

Winner of the ‘15 to ‘17 vertical. That said, fresh is still best.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Colin J.

New Years Day Beers

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Tyler Fish

Aged very nicely

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

John

Aged a bit. Supper, super smooth

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Hugh Hait

I love scotch ales. I love barrel aged beers. This is 2 of my favorite things in one.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Dave B

Another beer that improves with age

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Nick Kilian S.

old notes

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Nick Bullen

Throwback of one of my absolute favorites of all time. Thanks Erik Z.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Randy Tschetter

I remember hunting for this beer because those that got it in, didn't get much, and it sold out quickly. I once found a case at Sunsinger and bought it all. Now it's more readily available, but dang, after 4 years in the bottle, it's still soooo good.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Johnmay

Sopranos #2.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Karel Soukal

Nothing Irish in the fridge, this Scottish will have to do. Well mellowed

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Brad B.

Almost old enough to drink itself

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Klaus Petersen

Mumsfilibaba! Boozy, maltet, sød og masser af mørke, frugtige noter. Næsten ribena-saft-agtigt. Men også masser af vanilje og et hint af bourbon.

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Kevin Parker

So damn good! 2017 bomber

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Stephan Schaefer

Beautiful toffee, coconut, vanilla flavours. Smooth silky mouthfeel.

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Frank Primm

It’s was so worth waiting for 5years. All of the reviews are spot on, on Untappd. I really can’t add anything but I will be so sad when the bomber is gone. Definitely one on my favorite BB.

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Avery Ward

Very caramelly. Boozier than a fresh one. Dont know if age did it well

4.5

about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 
4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Craig

Boozy and vanilla sweet with notes of the barrel. Almost has a whisky like taste to it. As the Maccas ads say, I'm loving it.

4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Chris

Yes indeed. Delicious

4.5

about 3 years ago

 
4.5

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about 3 years ago

 

Craft Beer

Last bottle from this year. Still wonderful to drink.

4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Gav

Trying to empty the cache. Lol

4.5

about 3 years ago

 

John T

Held up well.

4.5

about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 

Reed

Man feel like this thing gets better with time. The barrel notes so soft and sweet . Held up great . Thanks J K. 4.35

4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Ryan Schain

Held up amazingly

4.5

about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 

Randy Schaeding

Wow! Father Time has done wonders for this beer. Previously I thought this finished with a sharp taste, but no longer. Very smooth and tastes fantastic.

4.5

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about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 

James Born

9/27/17. Still good.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Luke Smith

Let Pika Darkerness begin!

4.5

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almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago