Backwoods Bastard (2013)

Scottish Ale

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

10.2

Rating

4.34178

Rating count

12,231

Last updated

about 5 years ago

 
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about 1 year ago

 

Tripp Horn

Ask me tomorrow

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over 1 year ago

 
4.25

over 1 year ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 

David Robinson

felices vacaciones de mitad de invierno

5.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.25

over 1 year ago

 

Steven S

Aged 10 years. Feels less boozy but smooth.

4.0

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over 1 year ago

 

Robby Pizza

Big Scotch Guy , bottled in 2013 still just as good if not better

4.5

over 1 year ago

 

Jeremy Huffman

Last bottle in the cellar and held up nicely. Charred oak, burnt caramel, raisins, hint of smoke and leather and pumpernickel bread crust.

4.0

over 1 year ago

 

G-yo

Scary Smooth

4.5

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over 1 year ago

 

Gike Mushue

No back label, and date on neck is rubbed off. Think this is a '13. Not a big fan of aged Bastard. Everything's muted in this one. Barrel is most noticable followed by some vinous and cola flavors. Fun science experiment.

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over 1 year ago

 
4.25

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4.5

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Randall Breedlove

How could it be that this is 10 years old! Cheers Kevin S. For sending this one my way many years ago! Pretty much at its later end of life. But still drinking great! Love this beer. Cheers everyone!

5.0

almost 2 years ago

 
4.0

almost 2 years ago

 

Tony J

Aged nicely… sweet candy and touch of barrel

4.25

about 2 years ago

 
4.5

about 2 years ago

 

brad canan

Been in the fridge awhile

5.0

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over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 
4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Laura Craig

#IndioBOYDMarch2023. Drink at your own risk. BFLN

4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Lee

#IndioBOYDmarch23 #BringOutYourDead

4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Nick G

Aged very well.

4.75

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over 2 years ago

 
4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Kevin

Cellar diving for NYE; not bad

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over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Alex A

Movie night. Beer held up great!

4.25

over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 

Jon Beaudrie

These dont age well

3.0

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over 2 years ago

 

K$

Silky. Maple and fig.

4.5

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over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 
3.5

over 2 years ago

 
4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Mark Herendeen

Might be past it's prime... not sure. Kinda watery. Profile mostly nails it. Boozy with a malty sweetness. Can't really tell that this is a scothish ale, IMO. No rating as not sure how this is supposed to taste. Thanks for sharing this one Brandon S.!

0.0

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Michael Jenkins

What a treat!

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.75

almost 3 years ago

 
5.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Scott

This one is holding on. Mellow, but deep flavor.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Chris D

Damn this was good. 9 years has done this well

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almost 3 years ago

 
4.25

almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 
4.25

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almost 3 years ago

 

Gav

9 years old and probably better than ever!

4.75

about 3 years ago

 

Jeremy G.

It's mellowed for sure but flavor is taking a nosedive. Oxidized. I'm sure It has to do with improper storage of the beer with my travels. Glad I drank it tonight.

3.25

about 3 years ago

 

Eric S

Very good.. smooth.. but still Strong and Tasty.

4.25

about 3 years ago

 
4.5

about 3 years ago

 
5.0

about 3 years ago

 
4.25

about 3 years ago

 
4.5

about 3 years ago

 

John Gould

Cellar Reserve Better School, selection # 2. Oh my! Nine years and holding strong! So very different from freshly bottled! #beerschool #beerschoolnevergraduate #cellarreserve

4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Groovyblue

Great!. Courtesy of Java.

4.75

about 3 years ago

 

Mr C.

That is smoooth

4.25

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over 3 years ago

 

Jim Hintze

Smoky nose. Chewy. Boozy oak. And whiskey. Nice sipper

4.25

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

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over 3 years ago

 
4.0

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over 3 years ago

 

Curtis

Apparently the fourth of a 4-pack from 2013. Quiet sweet/malty but the dark fruit has remained. Pleasant alcohol presents.

0.0

over 3 years ago

 

Todd

Little flat, still some decent notes, vanilla, caramel, bourbon

3.5

over 3 years ago

 

Jenalea Myers

Drinking Courtney’s cellar

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over 3 years ago

 

Brett

Just keeps getting better. And I'll be opening them for yeeears still.

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 
3.75

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Brandon Brown

A little oxidized.

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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Joe C.

Let’s go

4.25

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

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over 3 years ago

 

Jim M.

Might be a bit past its prime, but still a solid beer.

4.0

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over 3 years ago

 
4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Brian

2013!! Still tasty!! Merry Christmas!!

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Damon K

Dangerously smooth

4.75

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

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over 3 years ago

 
2.0

over 3 years ago

 

Kevin

Not bad but probably past its prime.

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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
3.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Super Dave

It has aged well. Very smooth bourbon taste

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Dave

This aged just fine.

5.0

over 3 years ago

 
4.0

over 3 years ago

 

Mark F.

COME ON YOU LOONS!!!!!

4.25

over 3 years ago

 

Adam P.

A little thin and dry. It has lost something.

0.0

over 3 years ago

 

Alexander E

What a beauty after all these years. Found this bottle sitting there alone in the cellar and it so mellow and balanced.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Jim Krekling

Held up fairly well.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Randy D

Bottled 11/17/13...the older, wiser big brother!

0.0

almost 4 years ago

 

Julian

Did not hold up

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almost 4 years ago

 
4.75

almost 4 years ago

 

Max's Dad

At least pretty sure it is. Date's rubbed off now. The cellar cleansing continues.

5.0

almost 4 years ago

 

Jeremy R

Time has been a friend to this beer.

4.75

about 4 years ago

 

Cantankerous Misanthropicus

Again, a shadow of its former self. Corpse.

0.0

about 4 years ago

 

Bill J

Thanks Alan H. and Shari L. ! 8 years has actually muted the flavors of this. Very smooth though

4.0

about 4 years ago

 

Brian B

10-17. 14 is when it starts to change character. Only bad one was 12. 10 a little oxidized but otherwise smooth. Great beer!

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about 4 years ago

 
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about 4 years ago

 
4.5

about 4 years ago

 

Leif

Still 🔥 and dusty bottle is dusty

4.5

about 4 years ago

 

Jacob Crook

Staggered vertical 2013-15-17. Past its prime. Dead flat, lost some of the nicer flavor characteristics, a little slick, but overall not horrible. 4-6yrs seems to be the max aging window on most year variants of this. Last pick for the evening

3.5

about 4 years ago

 

Cole M.

Drinking through some collared stuff I should have got to years ago. Still super good though, just haven't drank these styles in a while!

4.0

over 4 years ago