Backwoods Bastard (2016)

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

11.1

Rating

4.31677

Rating count

28,671

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Pete Keenan

Another brew from the cabinetđŸș Possibly aged it a little to long? Still strong though!!

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Scott Bauer

Had Saturday as part of an insane vertical courtesy of Eli S.

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Nathan Burkhart

Think I may have just won my Fantasy league!

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Daniel Van Gorder

Wish it was a Heineken

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Steve

Time does wonders love this Bastard!!

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Todd Van Drie

Still great!

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over 4 years ago

 

Todd Van Drie

Founders is in a dogfight with Other Half to get to the Final 4, much like Michigan :o Need to help with this classic which is always great...even better with a fresh, hot CCC!

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Stuart

Surprised at how good this is drinking

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Jim Jackson

Out of the cellar from 2016, awesome maltyness, great barrel flavors of oak & bourbon!

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Andrew L.

Man this aged nicely!

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T Camp

Holding up nicely!

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Deo Olt

Woooo another score from beer geeks

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Jeremy Betz

Really good.

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Danny Berry

Still on top of its game.

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Doug Pearce

Cellar purge, err beer advent calendar, continues. Holding up great

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Jason B.

Aged nicely boozy wee heavy

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Jason H.

Hardly any barrel left, just a smooth treat

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jerome h.

Thanks Duane

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Tim Wallin

Still so tasty after 5+ years. Bourbon, leather, sweet, a great sipper.

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Matt G

So good. Thinned a bit but still great

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Bob Thaden

Still great in 2022.

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Deo Olt

Woooooooo so nice!!! 6 years very nice!!!

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Michael O

Very good

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Loren Edwards

The oak is definitely more prominent. The flavor balance is much more drinkable. Probably the longest it should be aged??

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Sue B

The last 🍈. Still amazing after six years. I wish I had a few more stashed away.

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Corey Kuefler

Two days away from being a six year old bottle. Drinking wonderfully.

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Dan Mars

Amazing!

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Don B

Aged well.

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Rod Carew

#NLIP. 6y and perfect. Though it’s one of the best easily obtained beers and never ever disappoints. Still full on carbonation and warming. Redemption beer.

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Brewmaster Tom

Ages so damn good.

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Danny Berry

Barrel is still prevalent
 and that sweetness !!

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eric s

Damn it’s so smooth

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MTB Brewer

Phenomenal beer. Age has done it well.

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Brian Kuykendall

Still drinking great.

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Oskari K

Dark, hefty, bit boozy. Lots of caramel and vanilla, slight dryness and bitterness in the finish which is honestly very nice instead of like an insane sweetness. I also get plums and a small sulfuric thing on the palate. Very very tasty.

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Ville Pasula

WoooooooowđŸ€©

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Mark Nicholas

Still good!

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chris george

Not as good as the 15

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Jesse

So far, excessive aging is serving me well. This is mellow but has marinated nicely. Booze is down. Delicious.

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Kent Bedenbaugh

Been sitting on this one for a while. Soooo good. It has mellowed some, does not seem to be real boozy. Great taste.

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Tony Ketzer

Forgot about this one in the cellar. Still delightful

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Andre M.

Finishing of stash

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Dave B

Smooth and delicious every time.

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Atte Lehtonen

Viskiukkojen unelma, jÀykkÀÀ tavaraa mut ei sillee imppisÀ, toimii omaan makuu e. Barley ba:at lÀhinnÀ tulee mieleen

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mike the beer man

Found a single bottle at a bottle shop from 2016

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Mike McLaughlin

Liked it more when it was hot but still great.

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david a.

Drink up, on the way down

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Daniel Chen

Hello old friend.

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Rod Carew

Four years in the cellar (NLIP) for four+ months of COVID. Not anything to complain about here!! #Stouter. Booze has mellowed

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Jacob D.

Cellar clearing. Not doing too bad. Lots of floaties

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Free Roo

Great bourbon flavor , smooth . thanks Chris !!

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Dio Johnsin

Try 2 was equally pleasing

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