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

 

Jon B.

Seems like this is more malt forward than I remember of course it’s 5 years young. I have some others in the cellar so it will be interesting to see how they develop.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
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4.5

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almost 4 years ago

 

Fuzz

Straight flames

4.5

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almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Rob Steinhaus

So good.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

George LaBeau

10/05/16. Mouth full of goodness.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Tony Kales

Good, but past it’s prime. Live and learn. 🍻

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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Michael Enders

2016 Backwards Bastard from "The Stash"! 😲😲😲😲😲 DAYUM! Dark fruit (dates and figs), boozy, rich and thick, creamy, vanilla char and oak! 9.9/10! #TheNoBSBeerLoversLeague

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

morgan

Dug one out of the cellar.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Buffalo Whiskey Guild

Barrel toffee and dates on the nose. Silky and smooth AF on the palate. Finishes warming. 5+ years old and it’s tasting great.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Chris

Beer 3 of cellar advent adventure. From Friday night. Still a smooth boozy treat

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Ben

Took 5 years but it is now something resembling Boulevard Rye on Rye. Peaking right now I'd say.

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Kevin Lathrop

Godhead!!! SKÖL!

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Dave B

Happy New Year!

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Joe G.

Cheers Jason! Miss you Gandalf!

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Paul Fochler

Bottled 10/16. Wow

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Luke D.

Aged well, thanks Manny!

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Aaron Selway

Last 2016!

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Hogie S

Nice, boozy wee heavy.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Jason Vermeulen

Proof is in the picture. Still tastes pretty nice.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Jason Gross

Still holds up even 6 years later.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Jeff Santos

Held up pretty well

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Tyler J

Catch up

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Beer4Billy

I found this guy behind some larger bottles in my cellar and the label is 2016. This an amazing beer for being that old.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Trevvie

Another stash/cellar beer. Well past its prime, sadly. Original rating stands.

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Jason Vilander

A beer from better times. Pre covid!! This makes most evenings better.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Steve Burrow

Dug deep in the cellar to find this… smooth caramel bourbon with a touch of smoke… still great

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Nick Kilian S.

old notes

4.5

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about 3 years ago

 

Tony L.

Boozy sweet caramel earthy oak held up well not as much heat as new

4.5

about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 

Brewmaster Tom

Caramel deliciousness that has held up nicely.

4.5

about 3 years ago

 
4.5

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almost 3 years ago

 

Trevvie

This used to be a favorite circa 2013/2014. I have one bottle of 2016 left down in the cellar. Still drinking pretty strong. Burnt sugar/toffee/molasses.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 

Darin Ferguson

SUNDAY SIPPER!

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
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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

 
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Jussi J

👈🏻👈🏻

4.5

over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 
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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

 
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over 2 years ago

 

Tony Soffiantini

Den är bra och god 😋 Bäst att passa på innan lagerölen ska testas av 🙃

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Daniel Van Gorder

Lost a good bit of flavor, but cherry smoothness is there. 2018 is more flavorful

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Philip Van Gorder

Had a nice multi-year vertical here, thanks bro. I guess I have the same bottles as you. No surprise the older of these ‘16/‘19/‘21 were better. Really comes together after some time in the bottle

4.5

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 

darkel

Found another old favorite on the shelf. No frills but SFG….4.4

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Hogie S

Bottled on 9/22/16. 11.2% ABV. Smokey, peaty, sweet, warming. I didn't know I still had one from that far back. Held up nicely.

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Mike G

Another classic from 2016.

4.5

over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 

Travis D

Damn good! Had to pull one out of the box while packing the house up to move out tomorrow. Mmmmm.

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Timothy Dickinson

So good, notes of Vanilla and caramel with a bit of bourbon

4.5

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about 2 years ago

 

Christopher O’B

Bought a single off of the deep discount shelf today. It’s ok but is not at the original rating (which I am not adjusting for this check in). If you already have it on your shelf, drink it soon. It tastes like it could become a malt bomb at any time.

4.5

about 2 years ago

 

Jonah

Drinking great, smooth and boozy

4.5

about 2 years ago

 

the whiskey kid

smooth character, with some maliciousness in the afters.

4.5

about 2 years ago

 

Jake Wisgerhof

Down a notch. Gotten a little bit sour. Still boozy smooth. Makes my face hot

4.5

about 2 years ago

 

Jason Vermeulen

Held up well

4.5

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about 2 years ago

 
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almost 2 years ago

 
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almost 2 years ago

 

Dave B

Vacation beers are the best

4.5

almost 2 years ago

 
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almost 2 years ago