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

 

Shane@QueueBeer

Woody, smooth, and sweet caramel. Really nicely balanced, with almost no heat.

4.5

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Michael vettel

Sitting in a buddies cellar...thanks Mike

4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Brad C.

I love this beer.

4.5

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Kenny Goodwin

My buddy Art gave me this but said to drink it tonight, so.......twist my arm. 4.5 years old didn't know what to expect. It has fallen off a bit, but i can really taste the smokiness, bourbon and roasty malts.

4.5

over 4 years ago

 
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Will B.

Definitely smooth. Sweet/roasty/bread. Rating for style.

4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Scott #15

I tell you what. Some of the BA Founders from 2016-17-ish age really well.

4.5

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Joe Swetz

Even better after 5 years in the cellar. Fig and raisin are the forward nuances with a syrupy, malt finish...

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about 4 years ago

 

Dave B

Hasn’t lost a thing. Also finished my ‘Rona run. Still don’t have it!

4.5

about 4 years ago

 
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about 4 years ago

 

Cody Peterson

Mellowed out. Caramel and smoke

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Dr. Hook

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

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

George LaBeau

10/05/2016. Does not disappoint.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Brian Kelly

Still beautiful after 5 years

4.5

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Kenny D

Lost a bit over time

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Darren Richards

Sweet, boozy, malty, vanilla deliciousness!

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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

 
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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

 
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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

 

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.

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over 3 years ago

 

Fuzz

Straight flames

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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. 🍻

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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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morgan

Dug one out of the cellar.

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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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Kevin Lathrop

Godhead!!! SKÖL!

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over 3 years ago

 
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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!

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Aaron Selway

Last 2016!

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Hogie S

Nice, boozy wee heavy.

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over 3 years ago

 
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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

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Tyler J

Catch up

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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

 

Trevvie

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

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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

about 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

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about 3 years ago

 
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