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

about 5 years ago

 
4.5

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about 4 years ago

 
4.25

about 4 years ago

 

Gary Johnson

4.4. Starting to show its age.

4.25

about 4 years ago

 
4.5

about 4 years ago

 
0.0

about 4 years ago

 
4.5

about 4 years ago

 
4.5

about 4 years ago

 
4.25

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about 4 years ago

 
4.0

about 4 years ago

 

David Collins

Cellared for 5 years, but still great flavors. Highly recommended 👍👌👏🏻

4.25

about 4 years ago

 

Jason Davidson

This one had been in the fridge for awhile!

4.0

about 4 years ago

 
4.25

about 4 years ago

 
5.0

about 4 years ago

 

Jacob D.

Still drinking pretty well

4.25

about 4 years ago

 
4.25

about 4 years ago

 

Nick Komo

That's actually delicious still.. I was getting worried with how many times I moved this beer haha

4.5

about 4 years ago

 
4.0

about 4 years ago

 
4.5

about 4 years ago

 
5.0

about 4 years ago

 
4.25

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T Camp

Holding up nicely!

4.75

almost 4 years ago

 
4.75

almost 4 years ago

 
5.0

almost 4 years ago

 
0.0

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Nathan Pasch

I reckon it’s high time I drink this. Still awesome. One of the few beers that I think does well with some age.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Michael R

Smooth. Caramel barrel. Fairly rich.

4.0

almost 4 years ago

 

Michael Mongiello

This really has everything you want in a beer.

5.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

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4.25

almost 4 years ago

 

Rob S

Not rating. Too old. Not anywhere near as good. Don't age it!

0.0

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4.0

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Trevvie

Not aging great, sadly, but far from unpleasant. Still a good amount of caramel and toffee, and the faintest hint of heat remains.

4.0

almost 4 years ago

 

John Bang

Notes were of slight caramel like sweetness and subtle wood. Palate was weaker than the 2015 but had hints of caramel, oak, and dark fruits. 4.1

4.0

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Eddie DeRosa

Last night

4.0

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4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Brian Foster

5 years in the cellar, held up nicely! Mellowed notes of a smooth, deep toffee vanilla oak brew. Solid!!!

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Louie V

Thin, great carbonation. Smokey, caramel, oak, smooth barrel.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

CanConPhilly

Thanks Ben H. !

4.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.0

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almost 4 years ago

 

George Thomas

A five year old barrel, Giddy up (Cosmo K.) I can't say no. Still has that smoked malt, I'm still getting a boozy bite excess sweetness has fallen off leaving an earthy body.

4.0

almost 4 years ago

 

Deo Olt

Woooo another score from beer geeks

4.75

almost 4 years ago

 

Daniel King

Lost a little something after 5 years, but still tasty 😋

0.0

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Rick Farcas

Roasty, light smoke, peat notes, bourbon bite. Fading, but still tasty.

4.0

almost 4 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

 
4.5

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4.5

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4.5

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almost 4 years ago

 

Fuzz

Straight flames

4.5

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4.25

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4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Rob Steinhaus

So good.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

mike lefler

Starting to fall off a bit.

4.0

almost 4 years ago

 

George LaBeau

10/05/16. Mouth full of goodness.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
0.0

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4.25

almost 4 years ago

 
4.75

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Tony Kales

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

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.0

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almost 4 years ago

 

Jeremy Betz

Really good.

4.75

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3.75

almost 4 years ago

 

Danny Berry

Still on top of its game.

4.75

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almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

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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almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.0

over 3 years ago

 

morgan

Dug one out of the cellar.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Scott St Andre

I went for 1/2 - added Bells Rind Over Matter

3.25

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Michael Enders

Tonight I'm gonna do a comparison between 2016 & 2017 Backwards Bastard! 2016 up 1st! ❤ Carmel & sweet dark fruit, nice & bitter on the tongue, vanilla, slight oak notes It held up and aged pretty well!!

4.0

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over 3 years ago

 

Chris H...Good people drink good beer

Not in Production | Still in Service

0.0

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

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5.0

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4.25

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3.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Jack Morrison

Still delicious has ages well

5.0

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

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

 
3.75

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

over 3 years ago

 
4.25

over 3 years ago

 

Cooter Johnson

Mellow after 5 years. Feels appropriate as I watch Yellowstone

4.0

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over 3 years ago

 
4.75

over 3 years ago

 

Doug Pearce

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

4.75

over 3 years ago