Backwoods Bastard (2015)

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

11.6

Rating

4.32748

Rating count

26,051

Last updated

about 5 years ago

 

bill a.

Lost a little bit but still bussin

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Pat L

Found this oldie in my cellar. A little tired.

4.5

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almost 4 years ago

 

John Bang

Strong notes of oak and dark fruitiness on the nose. Palate is full of caramel, a cinnamon like spice and rounded out with hits of raisin and booze. Complex, robust and still balanced. 4.4

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almost 4 years ago

 

CanConPhilly

Smoky molasses toast with burnt caramel drizzle. Better than 14. Thanks Ben H. !

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
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almost 4 years ago

 
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almost 4 years ago

 

Joe Dirette

Still one of my favorites. Best year too.

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Zach B.

Damn good, age has done you well!!

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 
4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

ethan l

Still drinking late but bae lingers....

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Jack Arnold

Merry Xmas with the Family… Cheers’

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Randy Schaeding

One of the best beers from Founders (and better before mass production). This aged really well!

4.5

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Matt Naslanic

Better with age

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Ryan Ford

Straight out of Fuck Dry January and into Full Proof February 🔥😜🍻🤘🏻

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Wulver

My fridge was empty so I raided my cellar

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Andrade G.

Es perfecta

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

William K.

Got that 7 year itch. Had to scratch it.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

The Hop Habit

from last night. lots of barrel. probably waited too long. thin.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Andy Iselin

Still rocking

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

C W

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

George LaBeau

Smooth, sweet, bastard.

4.5

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about 3 years ago

 

Bryan F

Oakey sweet and malty.

4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Andy Butler

Don't remember where I got this. But I wish I had a dozen more.

4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Loren Edwards

More chocolate and bourbon up front finishing sort of dull malty. Better than the aged 2014.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 

Jeff Vanatter

Hey! This is still really good

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 

Beer The Bill Guy

This has held up really well

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Jeff N

NICE! A really good bourbon barrel beer! Smooth, a little sweet, perfect boozyness, malty, w the scotch ale undertone… delicious

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Paul Brundage

Phenomenal!

4.5

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Beezy

Nothing like getting the day started with an 11.6% wee heavy. So fucking smooth. 👌🏽

4.5

over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 
4.5

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over 2 years ago

 

Mike G

Yes, this is from the 2015 release. A 7 year old bottle. This beer has aged very well. Still with a strong malty taste and barrel aged flavor. It's one of my favorites.

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Greg Amy

Woof. Thanks Eric!

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Mike G

Bottled on 9/16/2015. There is a little bit of sediment on the bottom of bottle but still refreshing.

4.5

over 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Mike G

I am working my way through an older supply. Years ago, this beer was hard to find or had restricted sales. I tended to keep a few in reserve each year. Now it's available year long. After 7 years, this beer has aged very well.

4.5

over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 
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over 2 years ago

 

K$

Bucks need this one

4.5

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over 2 years ago

 
4.5

about 2 years ago

 
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about 2 years ago

 

Steve M

Yikes!

4.5

about 2 years ago

 

Dan

Found this in the back of the fridge standing the test of time. Bourbon and vanilla with no bite, nice after dinner drink

4.5

about 2 years ago

 

Colton Risner

Such a good beer

4.5

almost 2 years ago

 

Robert Mick

Slightly flat but expected due to age, it's mellowed nicely

4.5

almost 2 years ago

 

The Dude

Bottled 10.06.15

4.5

almost 2 years ago

 
4.5

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almost 2 years ago

 

Kelly Baker

Actually held up quite well.

4.5

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almost 2 years ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 

Scott Haskins

Pulled this out of the celar. More carbonation than I expected. Aroma is tobacco. Booze taste is muted, slight cherry and carmel flavors coming thru.

4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

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over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 

Wulver

has there always been a double edged ax on the label? that makes this beer even more bad ass

4.5

over 1 year ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 

Luke Smith

Breaking out all the old dusty bottles tonite!

4.5

over 1 year ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 

Mark Chomontowski

A nine year old bottle that has aged well

4.5

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over 1 year ago

 
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over 1 year ago

 

Derek

Nine years old and this has mellowed big time in every aspect. Liquid caramel with a touch of barrel.

4.5

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over 1 year ago

 

B. L.

I guess I have been aging this one for some time. It's starting to get that caramel oxidation flavor. It's still very good overall.

4.5

about 1 year ago

 
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about 1 year ago

 
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Ryan

Smooth

4.25

almost 5 years ago

 
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almost 5 years ago