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

 

Rob Steinhaus

So good.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.25

over 3 years ago

 

Fuzz

Straight flames

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 
4.5

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over 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

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

 

Rick Farcas

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

4.0

almost 4 years ago

 

Daniel King

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

0.0

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almost 4 years ago

 

Deo Olt

Woooo another score from beer geeks

4.75

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

 
4.0

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almost 4 years ago

 

CanConPhilly

Thanks Ben H. !

4.0

almost 4 years ago

 

Louie V

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

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

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Eddie DeRosa

Last night

4.0

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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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almost 4 years ago

 

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

 
4.25

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almost 4 years ago

 
4.0

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almost 4 years ago

 
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Rob S

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

0.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

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almost 4 years ago

 
4.0

almost 4 years ago

 

Michael Mongiello

This really has everything you want in a beer.

5.0

almost 4 years ago

 

Michael R

Smooth. Caramel barrel. Fairly rich.

4.0

almost 4 years ago

 

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

 
0.0

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almost 4 years ago

 
5.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.75

almost 4 years ago

 

T Camp

Holding up nicely!

4.75

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

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almost 4 years ago

 
5.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.0

almost 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

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

almost 4 years ago

 

Jacob D.

Still drinking pretty well

4.25

almost 4 years ago

 
5.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

almost 4 years ago

 

Jason Davidson

This one had been in the fridge for awhile!

4.0

almost 4 years ago

 

David Collins

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

4.25

almost 4 years ago

 
4.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

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almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
0.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Gary Johnson

4.4. Starting to show its age.

4.25

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

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almost 4 years ago

 
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almost 4 years ago

 
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Darren Richards

Sweet, boozy, malty, vanilla deliciousness!

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

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almost 4 years ago

 
4.75

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4.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

almost 4 years ago

 

Tommi

Too old....

0.0

almost 4 years ago

 

Michael Br

Lagrad men vetifasiken om den blivit bättre eller ens lika bra av det

0.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

almost 4 years ago

 

Jake B.

Let it go to long 😔

3.25

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almost 4 years ago

 
3.25

almost 4 years ago

 

Jake C

BA backlog; drank in 2018

4.0

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almost 4 years ago

 

Darcy

Last bottle. Bought 8 on release at the source. Muddy like the Detroit River. Coffee, barley sugar, dark chocolate. Drinks like an old school old ale. Delicious.

4.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

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almost 4 years ago

 

P F

4.25

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

almost 4 years ago

 
0.0

almost 4 years ago

 

M H

Just a great beer, full rich and tasty

5.0

almost 4 years ago

 

Kenny D

Lost a bit over time

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Brian Kelly

Still beautiful after 5 years

4.5

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almost 4 years ago

 

George LaBeau

10/05/2016. Does not disappoint.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.25

almost 4 years ago

 

Dr. Hook

Still going strong. Goodbye 4th of July 3 day weekend

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
0.0

almost 4 years ago

 

Jeff S.

For 5 years it is still very very drinkable.

4.0

almost 4 years ago

 
4.0

almost 4 years ago

 

Ben T.

Just had a 2012, and it was more popping vanilla than this guy - this is a bit of wood up front, then it more like a wet rag...

0.0

about 4 years ago

 
4.5

about 4 years ago

 
5.0

about 4 years ago

 
4.75

about 4 years ago

 

Aj Navidonski

Yikes!!

4.0

about 4 years ago

 
4.25

about 4 years ago

 
4.25

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about 4 years ago

 
4.0

about 4 years ago

 
4.0

about 4 years ago

 
4.25

about 4 years ago

 
4.5

about 4 years ago

 
4.5

about 4 years ago

 
3.75

about 4 years ago

 
4.0

about 4 years ago