French Toast Bastard (Barrel Aged Series 2022)

Scottish Ale

Backwards Bastard gets the full fledged breakfast treatment! Our malty and rich bourbon barrel-aged scotch ale is introduced to the essence of smooth Maple, warm cinnamon, and notes of sweet vanilla for an incredibly decadent brunch inspired sipper. One taste and you'd swear you were digging into your Sunday morning french toast. Breakfast for dinner anyone? What is something off my bottle

ABV

11.1

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over 2 years ago

 
4.5

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Darin Haugland

Too French toasty

3.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.5

over 1 year ago

 
4.75

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4.25

over 1 year ago

 

Dave Hensler

This has aged insanely good. The maple is up front with cinnamon, vanilla, and mild bourbon.

4.5

over 1 year ago

 

T.J. Bandla

Still a little heat, even after sitting in the cellar for a year. Maple/cinnamon still present. Keeping my last bottle to do a side by side with this year’s version.

4.0

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4.25

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Brent Lafontaine

Been aging over a year so I figured it was a good night to crack open before another long day at work tomorrow. Delightful beer. Honestly top tier.

4.75

over 1 year ago

 

D R

4.25

over 1 year ago

 

Shane Mercy

Not as mind-blowing as a few years ago (probably because it was on draft) but still very nice. Not overly sweet, cinnamon, maple, and bacon still very present without being overpowering.

4.25

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4.25

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4.5

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Terr Russ

Strong n sweet!! Thanks Bob🍻

4.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

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4.5

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Andrew Blackford

Thanks 4 sharing....

4.0

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4.0

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4.25

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Travis Jones

Clear dark brown color,creamy off white head,sweet maple,bread aroma,medium body. Maple but not overly sweet, with a bready flavor following up. Has a drier slight nutmeg,cinnamon finish. The barrel warmth is just floating around in background

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Mike Lesniak

Let’s Go Blue!

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Chuck Talley

Very interesting- almost buttery

4.0

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4.5

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Max Smith

Bottled 9/19/22. Smooth, humongous maple and dates, bitter oak, boozy-er as it warms in a good way, a bit better with a year on it. Smells like French toast pretty much exactly.

4.25

over 1 year ago

 
4.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.25

over 1 year ago

 

Jim Callahan

Elite beer

5.0

over 1 year ago

 
4.25

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4.5

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almost 2 years ago

 
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3.5

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4.25

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Matt Lep

Don’t get a ton of barrel but the flavors are well balanced and spot on. Super delicious breakfast in a glass.

4.25

almost 2 years ago

 
4.0

almost 2 years ago

 
4.0

almost 2 years ago

 

Steven Andrascik

Letting this age a year made this even better.

4.5

almost 2 years ago

 
5.0

almost 2 years ago

 

Scheiny Speckschutelnerin

Tastes like vanilla cinnamon Maple profaned by horrible oak! I wish I could get it unoaked!

4.0

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4.25

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Dennis Georgatos

Been sitting on a couple of these for a year but saw they are releasing them again so decided to have one. Vanilla, cinnamon and plenty of sweet maple syrup flavor. 11.1% ABV is well hidden. Really good on this cool late summer night.

4.0

almost 2 years ago

 
0.0

almost 2 years ago

 

Elthon Munoz

Delicious! Just like French toast 😍

4.5

almost 2 years ago

 
4.0

almost 2 years ago

 

Luke Smith

Perfect with breakfast sandwiches in the Blackstone!

4.5

almost 2 years ago

 
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Dave Krogh

#latertap last weekend. Maple deliciousness.

4.5

almost 2 years ago

 
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The Dude

Okay this is more like it, after aging it for damn near a fricken' year! Seems unnecessary but it's the only way to enjoy it.

4.0

almost 2 years ago

 
4.5

almost 2 years ago

 

Don Deseranno

That’s a lot of french toast! Not subtle. You can smell it and taste it clearly. Good stuff.

4.0

almost 2 years ago

 

Scott Kruczyk

Heavy on the cinnamon and maple flavor. Overpowers the base beer. Bourbon and vanilla is more evident with warmth. Not balanced like many other Founders beers. Almost a year old.

3.25

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Greg

That's a lot of flavor. A 5 oz taster is a full serving

3.75

almost 2 years ago

 
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4.0

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Amanda Lehr

So, so sweet

1.0

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4.5

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Leilani Rabourn

Like brunch reincarnated as a Scotch Ale 🥞

4.5

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Kevin Mares

A bit sweet, but paired well with breakfast for dinner!

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