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

 
4.0

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over 1 year ago

 

Bill Blackburn

The problem with putting beers in refrigerator drawers is that you forget about them. This is smooth as silk, still has carbonation, and good flavor. Who would have thought you could age a beer for nearly 7 years and it still be drinkable?

3.75

over 1 year ago

 
3.75

over 1 year ago

 

Steve V

Still tasty 6 years later.

4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.25

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

over 1 year ago

 

Tadas Sileika

The last of the 4 pack. 6 years+ and still excellent. More oak presence as it has been resting and drying out. Toffee is milder, but still there. One of the last 4 pack I bought before we moved to our home 6 years ago!

5.0

over 1 year ago

 

Nick Bullen

Last night’s cap

4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 

Jørn A

Mener bestemt at denne ikke skal smake slik den gjør nå. Mye av sødmen som jeg har beskrevet tidligere er borte, og den fremstår som besk/bitter og endimensjonal. Langt unna udrikkelig, men en skygge av seg selv.

0.0

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5.0

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4.25

over 1 year ago

 

Mark Widman

Oh wow awesome brew

4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.25

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4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

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3.5

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4.75

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0.0

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4.5

over 1 year ago

 
5.0

over 1 year ago

 

Kevin DeVuyst

Didnt hold up. Not sure why. One of my favs. A little bland. No barrel. Only caramel and roasted malts left

3.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

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over 1 year ago

 
4.25

over 1 year ago

 

Aaron

This has really aged well.

4.25

over 1 year ago

 

Chris Maier

My last one…maybe a bit too old but still good.

4.0

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over 1 year ago

 

David Wido

3/3 in the vertical. Not oxidized thankfully like the 5 year.

4.75

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.25

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4.75

over 1 year ago

 

Steve Cafferella

From past experience I learned not to age this beer but I can’t waste it so here we go. Barrel non existent, flat, slight fig flavor but mediocre at best.

2.5

over 1 year ago

 
3.75

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

over 1 year ago

 
3.75

over 1 year ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 
4.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.25

over 1 year ago

 

Joey Sierzega

Won’t rate. Over aged. No booziness but compared to the 2016 I just opened it’s definitely more drinkable. Caramel and slightly nutty

0.0

over 1 year ago

 

Trevor Cundiff

Aged very well

4.5

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over 1 year ago

 
3.75

over 1 year ago

 

Brian Polowchena

Store find. Originally tasted this vintage in 2019. It has held up very well. Haven’t changed on my rating. Smokey malt. Some brown sugar and candied fruits

4.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.25

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.75

almost 2 years ago

 

Matt Collins

I’m calling it. Barrel aged season starts now

4.5

almost 2 years ago

 

Bill Savage

Strong booze on opening.caramel notes. Good stuff.

4.25

almost 2 years ago

 

Rich Sudz

Forgot I had this, damn fine beer

4.75

almost 2 years ago

 
4.0

almost 2 years ago

 
4.0

almost 2 years ago

 
4.0

almost 2 years ago

 
2.75

almost 2 years ago

 
4.5

almost 2 years ago

 
2.0

almost 2 years ago

 

Santi

Se nota que tiene 6 años, aunque todavía se le nota la barrica de bourbon y el chocolatazo que debió ser

3.75

almost 2 years ago

 

Glenn Campana

Not loving the way this game is starting out. Hopefully, just jet lag. 6 years has mellowed this out, almost casky.

4.5

almost 2 years ago

 

David Gibboney

This just gets better and better. Strong but smooth

4.25

almost 2 years ago

 
0.0

almost 2 years ago

 

Anker Jorgensen

Efter 6 years still very detailed in the lot of tastes that it contains. Also some of the barrel taste is present.

4.25

almost 2 years ago

 
3.75

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almost 2 years ago

 
3.75

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almost 2 years ago

 
4.25

almost 2 years ago

 

Phil F

This has aged absolutely phenomenally. I have had this before and while I thought it was very good, this blows it away. So glad I have another one for future enjoyment. Thanks Scott and Paul!

5.0

almost 2 years ago

 
4.0

almost 2 years ago

 
3.75

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almost 2 years ago

 
4.25

almost 2 years ago

 
4.25

almost 2 years ago

 

Bill Savage

Ages really well. Always a favorite.

4.25

almost 2 years ago

 

Eric W

digging deep in the cellar for 3️⃣8️⃣ 🥳

5.0

almost 2 years ago

 

Joseph A.

Bastard Purge.

0.0

almost 2 years ago

 

Nick Nevins

One of the last years this was great

4.25

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almost 2 years ago

 
4.75

almost 2 years ago

 

Travis Odom

From the cellar

4.75

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almost 2 years ago

 

Jason Canada

Smooth, great taste, boozy

4.25

almost 2 years ago

 

Chris DiCarlo

Go Birds! 🦅🦅🦅

4.5

almost 2 years ago

 
4.25

almost 2 years ago

 
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almost 2 years ago

 
4.5

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almost 2 years ago

 
4.25

almost 2 years ago

 
4.5

almost 2 years ago

 

Andrew M

Lost a bit of bite up in the cupboard, but still a big strong boy.

4.0

almost 2 years ago

 
4.0

almost 2 years ago

 
3.5

almost 2 years ago

 
4.25

almost 2 years ago

 

Jørn A

Ikke like digg som tidligere. For gammel. 10 års bryllupsfest på gang. 🥳🥂

0.0

almost 2 years ago

 
4.0

almost 2 years ago

 
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4.0

almost 2 years ago