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

 
4.5

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4.0

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4.0

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4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Marc Alexon

Chest warming!

3.5

over 3 years ago

 

Brad B.

Almost old enough to drink itself

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Jeff Risley

Found this hiding. Still good.

4.25

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

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

 
4.25

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4.25

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Greg S

This has aged beautifully... Happy Birthday Zach🍻🍻

5.0

over 3 years ago

 

Lee Bentley

Holy cow! Almost 5 years later. This beer has only improved!

4.0

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over 3 years ago

 

John P

Sopranos #2. Throwback.

4.0

over 3 years ago

 

Johnmay

Sopranos #2.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
3.5

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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

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3.75

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5.0

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4.0

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4.25

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4.25

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Mike Innocenti

Aged 5 years. Delicious.

4.75

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John E

Last one 😭

4.25

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

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3.75

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Andrew S.

Thanks B P.

4.0

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

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3.75

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Dustin E.

Worth the wait! Paired up with some everything bagle seasoned bacon 🥓

5.0

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Warren Kluck

Heat is gone, oddly the vanilla has a chance to shine!

4.25

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0.0

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Humberto C.

Buenisima!!

4.75

over 3 years ago

 

Slayer

Aging has brought out some of the roasted, smoky notes

5.0

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4.25

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Levi B.

Has aged really well! Sweetened up a bit and mellowed out. Just a rich and relaxing sipper for a snowy evening!

4.75

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TheBeardedHoodie

Honestly never been a huge BB fan, but this was a free one.

3.25

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4.25

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4.0

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Rasmus

Rather boozy, bourbon, vanilla, fruity, oaky, slight taste of caramel

3.5

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3.75

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3.5

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4.0

over 3 years ago

 

Nick Kilian S.

old notes

4.5

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Tripel Sheets

Still good 👍

4.0

over 3 years ago

 

Don The Dragon

Brews and board games. Going to be a good night

5.0

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over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Kenton Taylor

2017 for $5!

5.0

over 3 years ago

 

Dave B

Another beer that improves with age

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
3.0

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4.0

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Chris Maier

I know I score this higher than the average but it’s so good.

4.75

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4.75

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4.0

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Henrik Kristensen

.. havde taget denne op med håbet om at fejre en finaleplads . Nu må den nydes og så må vi heppe for bronze på søndag... 2017 release. Kraftig kaffe og chokolade. Jeg havde dog forventet em bedre afslutning på øllen også..

3.75

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

 

Joseph A.

BA Series Horizontal. Bastard Purge.

0.0

over 3 years ago

 

John

Aged a bit. Supper, super smooth

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
3.75

over 3 years ago

 

Chris S.

Not great 😕

3.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 
5.0

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RonDo

Still holding well.

4.25

over 3 years ago

 
3.75

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4.0

over 3 years ago

 

Axel Edling

BBF 20.07.2018, think this is the right vintage (no bottling date) Light bourbon soaked wood, subdued malts, gentle fruitiness and general oxidation on the nose. Smooth with minimal carb and noticeable oxidation. Dark fruits, caramel, molasses >>

4.0

over 3 years ago

 
3.5

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Kimmo .

Backlog

0.0

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4.5

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4.25

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Christian Nielsen

Den er for meget whisky og for lidt øl til mig den her. Den varmer godt, og jeg anerkender, at den sikkert er en fremragende udgave af stilen, som jeg nok bare ikke er til.

2.0

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4.75

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Tyler Fish

Aged very nicely

4.5

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4.25

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3.75

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Thomas Speicher

Definitely mellowed but still a solid Brew. If you have a chance get this Brew.

4.25

over 3 years ago

 
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4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Joanna

Yeah okay this is past its prime but it's surprisingly still pretty tasty. Sweet caramel / raisins.

3.5

over 3 years ago

 

Brandon Whipple

Pennsylvania is getting their first measurable snow storm tonight. Might as well have one more 5 year old heavy hitter.

4.25

over 3 years ago

 

ScottLobster

Has mellowed a bit.

4.25

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

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over 3 years ago

 

Pauly K

A nice stout with a smooth strong vanilla malty flavors

4.0

over 3 years ago

 

Michael Mongiello

Such a good beer!

5.0

over 3 years ago

 

John Z.

Has seemed to mellow, which is nice. Caramelly sweet and smooth.

4.25

over 3 years ago

 
4.25

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4.25

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