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

 
5.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Mike Snyder

I don’t think this beer goes bad

4.25

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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

 
4.5

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almost 3 years ago

 
4.25

almost 3 years ago

 

Michael O

Very good

4.75

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almost 3 years ago

 
0.0

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almost 3 years ago

 

Paul

Worth the wait.

5.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Jim F.

Thanks Bob. Still holding up nicely

4.0

almost 3 years ago

 
4.0

about 3 years ago

 
4.0

about 3 years ago

 
4.25

about 3 years ago

 

Steve Gerbracht

Likely a bit past due, but aged reasonably well. Some of the body is gone- less sweet and more booze

4.25

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about 3 years ago

 
4.25

about 3 years ago

 

Craig L

Catching up on missed check-ins.

0.0

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about 3 years ago

 
4.0

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about 3 years ago

 

Jason L

Lost a lot of flavor. Don't let these age that long.

3.75

about 3 years ago

 

Steve Brancato

It’s good. Great, I’m drunk.

0.0

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about 3 years ago

 

Douglas Rooney

Still doing very well 6 years on. Bright, good barrel, booze has subsided a bit.

4.25

about 3 years ago

 

Pete Mitchell

Aged very nicely. Very smooth. Still fairly boozy.

4.25

about 3 years ago

 

Kristin Potchynok

Always a favorite. And a kind gift from a dear friend.

5.0

about 3 years ago

 
3.75

about 3 years ago

 

Thomas Holbert

2016 vintage. This thing has gotten smooooth! Almost no booziness whatsoever. Sweet and caramel right away with just a touch of oak. Wouldn’t go back in vintages any further, this is almost to the point of oxidation.

3.5

about 3 years ago

 
4.0

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about 3 years ago

 

Brewmaster Tom

Caramel deliciousness that has held up nicely.

4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Jonny Schumaker

Held up really well

5.0

about 3 years ago

 

Chad H.

Cellar aged 5.5 years. Most flavors have fallen off. Sweet malt and molasses hitting so smooth that it’s almost watery. Aged too long IMO.

3.75

about 3 years ago

 

Brian T

You have aged well.

4.25

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about 3 years ago

 

Mads Lund Mikkelsen

Frisch und jung

4.25

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about 3 years ago

 
4.75

about 3 years ago

 
5.0

about 3 years ago

 
5.0

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about 3 years ago

 

Harry K

Glad I aged this for 6 years

0.0

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about 3 years ago

 
4.5

about 3 years ago

 
4.25

about 3 years ago

 
4.0

about 3 years ago

 
3.75

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about 3 years ago

 
4.5

about 3 years ago

 
0.0

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about 3 years ago

 

George Bentley

A little more carmelly than usual. Showing its age.

4.0

about 3 years ago

 
0.0

about 3 years ago

 
4.5

about 3 years ago

 
4.25

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about 3 years ago

 
2.75

about 3 years ago

 
4.0

about 3 years ago

 

Nick Meyer

Raid my parents fridge

4.0

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

 

Deo Olt

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

4.75

about 3 years ago

 
4.25

about 3 years ago

 
4.25

about 3 years ago

 
0.0

about 3 years ago

 

Michael Jan

Following the Drago, this seems dull. Might be better in a bit once it warms

4.25

about 3 years ago

 
0.0

about 3 years ago

 

Nick Kilian S.

old notes

4.5

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about 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

about 3 years ago

 
4.0

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about 3 years ago

 
4.75

about 3 years ago

 
5.0

over 3 years ago

 

Logan Whitmore

Smooth... 2016 👍

4.0

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Bob Thaden

Still great in 2022.

4.75

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over 3 years ago

 

Matt G

So good. Thinned a bit but still great

4.75

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over 3 years ago

 
0.0

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over 3 years ago

 

Ðǎņ P

BB date is June 2018. Likely past its prime. But you can still appreciate the caramel aspects withtout the wood from the barrel ageing. Note to self…stop waiting so long!

4.0

over 3 years ago

 

Jason Vilander

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

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
5.0

over 3 years ago

 

Tim Wallin

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

4.75

over 3 years ago

 

4 coffee

2016 vintage. Predominant carmel aroma notes; smooth, sweet burnt sugar and crème brûlée notes on taste. Fantastic beer and the age more than likely blended and mellowed it nicely.

4.25

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

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over 3 years ago

 
4.25

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over 3 years ago

 
4.25

over 3 years ago

 
3.75

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over 3 years ago

 
4.0

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over 3 years ago

 
4.0

over 3 years ago

 

Randy D

Bottled 9/22/16! #pewpew

0.0

over 3 years ago

 
4.25

over 3 years ago

 
4.25

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.25

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over 3 years ago

 
4.25

over 3 years ago

 

jerome h.

Thanks Duane

4.75

over 3 years ago

 

Trevvie

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

4.5

No checkin location

over 3 years ago

 

Link Hogthrob

Another 'oldie' bites the dust ;-) very dence deep aroma, sweet rich sweet jam like fruit smell, and very noticeable barrel addition. Taste is almost too much, so thick, sweet, vinous and medicinal. Food pairing for this is...? Salami? Cheese? Candy?

3.75

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over 3 years ago

 

Jolon Makowski

Crazy good even 6 years later!!!

4.25

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over 3 years ago

 
4.25

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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

 
5.0

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over 3 years ago

 

Jason H.

Hardly any barrel left, just a smooth treat

4.75

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over 3 years ago

 

Tyler J

Catch up

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Jeff Santos

Held up pretty well

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Jason Gross

Still holds up even 6 years later.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.25

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

over 3 years ago

 

Eric

Past prime

0.0

over 3 years ago

 

Jason Vermeulen

Proof is in the picture. Still tastes pretty nice.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

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over 3 years ago

 
4.25

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

over 3 years ago

 

Hogie S

Nice, boozy wee heavy.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
0.0

over 3 years ago