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

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about 5 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

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Tyler Fish

Aged very nicely

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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

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Nick Kilian S.

old notes

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Nick Bullen

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

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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

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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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Kevin Parker

So damn good! 2017 bomber

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Stephan Schaefer

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

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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.

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Avery Ward

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

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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

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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.

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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

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about 3 years ago

 
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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.

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James Born

9/27/17. Still good.

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Luke Smith

Let Pika Darkerness begin!

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Adam Jaans

Den satt fint just nu! Bourbonfat, kola och en del russintoner 🤤

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Pat Welch

Are kidding me, we found it on tap in BGSU.

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James S

Aged beautifully. Oak vanilla dark fruit peat little bourbon.

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Dan A

Not sure if the bottle aging had a tangible effect. Definitely wasn't off. Bourbon barrel seemed stronger to me on the nose I guess but that could've just been the batch.

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Craig Durgy

This is such a great vintage of one of the best BA brews out there. Big blend of woodsy malt and whisky. Vanilla nutmeg. A little boozy but do special.

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Mike B

Aged 5+ years

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Daytona Tom

Still good but lost a lot with aging... Will be polishing off the rest in January!

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Paul

Smooth, malty, vanilla, oak, walnut.

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over 2 years ago

 

Waldo

This has aged phenomenally. Bigtime caramel and much more subdued barrel

4.5

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over 2 years ago

 

Steve V

Still great after all these years!

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Dave B

Always great. Celebrating what would have been my mom’s 95th birthday. 🍻

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Mike G

Had the Trifecta tonight. Backwoods Bastard from 2015, 2016 & 2017. All 3 tasted as if they were bottled last summer. Thank you, Founders. Often imitated but never duplicated.

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