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

Last updated

almost 5 years ago

 

Kurt Weil

Still pretty good

4.0

over 2 years ago

 
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cremona 108

Thanks Kyle

4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Mike G

My favorite barrel aged brew. Found a few bottles from the 2016 release hiding in my beer vault. This beer has aged well.

4.5

over 2 years ago

 
4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Nigel Behrens

I still think this is pretty nice but age caught up to it. Bit of floaties and nice carb still. The finish is not as rich as I remember.

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4.0

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Tim Keizer

Good but as good as other years. The finish not as good. Could be the age.

4.25

over 2 years ago

 
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Patrick w

Brewed on 9/26/16. Still a little burn. Lots of raisins and thangs. Really good beer for this cold-ass day

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Don B

Aged well.

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Jussi J

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Pauliina Stöckel

Hyvin erikoinen, vahva, savuinen maku, jossa vÀhÀn rusinainen aromi.

3.5

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Peter B

Decent, but way too cold

4.0

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Colin Slifka

Aged real nice!! Thanks Alva W.

5.0

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Mikko A

Vuodet tuntuu, mutta silti erittÀin nautittava olut

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Derek R.

Thanks Joe S.

4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Joe Scherer

It’s decent; lost a step or two compared to other vintages I’ve had recently but respectable.

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over 2 years ago

 
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Brad Hess

Busting out a big boy for this Lions game

5.0

over 2 years ago

 

Michael Mongiello

Why not!! LGR!!

5.0

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Zac H.

Held up quite nicely. Most the bourbon and bolder flavors aged out. A touch oxidized. Nose is less harsh and much more malt focused. Smooth and nutty ale is what's left, very smooth for the abv. Probably a few years too long, misses out without the barrel

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Dan Mars

Amazing!

4.75

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

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P&G

Not aging well...

2.5

over 2 years ago

 

Mike P

3.85.. a touch of a sour note

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Corey Kuefler

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

4.75

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Humphrey

Six years old!!! Very sweet and smooth

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Chris Campbell

This has mellowed nicely over 6 years. Sweet, malty with some dark fruits. Fantastic old ale. Another cellar win

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Mikael Karlsson

JarÄ, i like.

3.75

over 2 years ago

 

Amanda Darus

Whoooiee. That’ll do it. A bit sweet for me but good!

3.5

over 2 years ago

 

Brandon Skluzacek

Nose: Dark Fruit, something kinda off in my opinion (Jason doesn't agree - he really liked the nose, but I think he's kinda drunk). Palate: Light Mouthfeel, Dark Fruit(s), Caramel(s). Finish: Dry, Bitter(s). Today's rating: 4.00.

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Sue B

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

4.75

over 2 years ago

 

Gerard dN

Vintage op de tap. Best wel boozy geworden. Houtskool, caramel en bourbon.

4.0

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Nick W

Van de tap, kon m niet overslaan..

4.25

almost 3 years ago

 

Bee s

It's been aged like fine beer. Not as sharp, much smoother

4.25

almost 3 years ago

 
4.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Josh G.

LOTR Extended marathon. Also some good reads.

4.25

almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Danny Castriota

Wow!! Been aging this for a long time in my office, worth the wait it’s fantastic! Definitely one that ages well! 4.65! Fun Bottle share sampling outside!

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Ashley J

Nice and warming for the bleh weather. Doesn’t taste as boozy as I expected.

4.25

almost 3 years ago

 

Darin Ferguson

SUNDAY SIPPER!

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 

Loren Edwards

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

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 
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