Backwoods Bastard (2014)

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

10.2

Rating

4.34962

Rating count

14,504

Last updated

about 5 years ago

 
3.75

about 3 years ago

 

Kim Soléus

Peakade säkert nån gång 2015 men håller fortfarande upp riktigt bra. Ingen felsmaker alls. Något tunn men inte mer än förväntat. Positivt överraskad.

3.75

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about 3 years ago

 
3.75

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about 3 years ago

 
0.0

about 3 years ago

 
4.5

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about 3 years ago

 

Loren Edwards

Not as sweet, but a touch of cinnamon at the end. Gave it a 4.5 at the time, but I’m lowering this go around.

4.25

about 3 years ago

 
0.0

about 3 years ago

 

Kyle Bognatz

Hotel dinner, hanging with richard landry downstairs

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Robert Mick

Losing flavor but still rich and smooth for its age

4.25

almost 3 years ago

 

Ryan Tracy

Scotch and leather, slightly boozy, and a blend of caramel and molasses in the base. Hella good for 8 years old.

0.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Kyle Livengood

Not sure I've ever had an 8 year old beer, but can't complain about how this has aged!

4.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Brett L.

Another 2 years and still holding up. I still have 6 cases left. Who wants some?

4.0

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almost 3 years ago

 
4.25

almost 3 years ago

 
4.25

almost 3 years ago

 
4.25

almost 3 years ago

 

Steve K

This old sumbitch fell off. My fault.

0.0

almost 3 years ago

 
4.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Nicholas Fiore

The crazy stuff you find at HopCat! The years have mellowed the surly nature of this brew into something far more pleasant. Toffee and charred oak with hints of bourbon. Flavors are heavy dark fruit and caramel, scotch warmth and a syrupy full body. Wow.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.0

almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Cody Smith

Found this gem in my cellar tonight. Might need to drink up any remaining .

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Rick Ca

This ale has aged extremely well! Very smooth with a consistent vanilla flavor and a hint of nutty tones! A great find in my cellar.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.75

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almost 3 years ago

 
2.75

almost 3 years ago

 
4.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Veristic MK-Ultra

Really surprised how good this is still drinking. Last one I think.

4.5

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almost 3 years ago

 

gene

Wow it’s getting very strong! The heat level is high. 8 years old.

5.0

almost 3 years ago

 
4.0

almost 3 years ago

 

James Noffsinger

Well that soured. ☹️

0.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Jim Glesias

Ahh good

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Mark Herendeen

Founders description says it all. Scotchy, smoky, malty, spicy, etc. Good brew. 4.35. Thanks for giving one of these up Brandon S.!

4.25

almost 3 years ago

 

David Robinson

It’s been a long time but still amazing

5.0

almost 3 years ago

 
4.25

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almost 3 years ago

 

Shawn Ryan

This is still amazing.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Art M.

But tired…. Booze still there but body is quite thin

3.75

almost 3 years ago

 
4.75

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over 2 years ago

 
4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Adam Zuelke

Holding up damn well, not much barrel flavor, but I did get some caramel/toffee. Thanks Jared L.

4.0

over 2 years ago

 
3.5

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over 2 years ago

 

Craig

Losing steam

3.75

over 2 years ago

 

diane foell

Guess it’s aged long enough. Still taste the booze!

4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Mike Brewylski

#deinkmycellar Faded but still good

4.0

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Kelly Baker

Ooh. Don't lose this one in the cellar for 8 years.

3.5

over 2 years ago

 
5.0

over 2 years ago

 

Aaron Weber

Basically, it's an Oak aged barley wine at this point. Not bad though.

4.0

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over 2 years ago

 

Dan Schorr

With a new bottle opener/coaster courtesy of Chris Sununu

4.25

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

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over 2 years ago

 

Noel Wagner

Still my number 1.

5.0

over 2 years ago

 
5.0

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over 2 years ago

 
4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Matt Baldwin

Ground beer

0.0

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over 2 years ago

 
4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Nathan Rubinstein

Holds up. Still huge. Lots of oak but bourbon has mellowed out

3.0

over 2 years ago

 

Brandon

Incredibly smooth.

4.25

over 2 years ago

 
4.75

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over 2 years ago

 
3.75

over 2 years ago

 

Jeremy Hays

Nine year old beer lol. Lost a little bit of flavor, but surprisingly held up. 

4.75

over 2 years ago

 
4.0

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over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 
4.0

over 2 years ago

 
4.0

over 2 years ago

 
4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Michael Geise

Still tasty

4.25

over 2 years ago

 
3.5

over 2 years ago

 

Crayton H

Barrel didnt hold up

4.0

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over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Harry Barker

Found this older bottle in the archives (big surprise) and despite 8+ years in captivity it’s still well worth drinking. Lost some of its hoppy character but still a good pour.

4.25

over 2 years ago

 
0.0

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over 2 years ago

 

Ryan Newhouse

No more carb. Flavorful though.

0.0

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over 2 years ago

 
4.25

over 2 years ago

 
4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Brian B

Backwoods flight continues. Way more carbonation. This one might be better now then fresh. I think this is when this beer starting going downhill a little bit this was enjoyable

3.5

over 2 years ago

 
0.0

over 2 years ago

 

Lee

#IndioBOYDmarch23 #BringOutYourDead

4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Laura Craig

#IndioBOYDMarch2023. Drink at your own risk. BFLN

4.0

over 2 years ago

 
5.0

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 
5.0

over 2 years ago

 

Jared L

Damn it Ben H. I knew it!

0.0

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

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over 2 years ago

 

Jim Glesias

Still one of my favorite underated beers

4.75

over 2 years ago

 

Lalo Clara

"You know that you have been stabbed when you feel the deep pain of betrayal.” There are friends, and there are enemies, but one must be vigilant of frienemies. One of my favorite brews. Father time has touched this, phenomenal regardless

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Brian Tapley

Fruit forward with smoke/ scotch.

4.0

about 2 years ago

 

Tony J

Yep… this one is fire also

4.5

about 2 years ago

 
3.75

about 2 years ago

 
4.5

about 2 years ago

 
4.25

about 2 years ago

 
4.0

about 2 years ago

 

Chris Williams

Held on to it for to long

3.5

about 2 years ago

 
4.0

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about 2 years ago

 
4.5

about 2 years ago

 

Matthew Dapin

Not good anymore

2.25

about 2 years ago

 
3.0

about 2 years ago

 
4.5

about 2 years ago

 
4.5

about 2 years ago

 
0.0

about 2 years ago