Backwoods Bastard

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. Distribution Note: Now available year-round beginning April of 2018.

ABV

11.0

Rating

4.111

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187,245

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Michael Miles

(2017 Release). Aged a bit too long. Sweet bourdon, smooth, dark fruit, and caramel.

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Daniel Shileny

Big ol malty boozy beer. But last one of the night. Last one in the States before heading back to Thailand (via Mexico!). Caramel malts, brown bread, bark wheat Chex. It's boozy but balanced. Love Founders. Cheers to all the Arizona beer tastings!

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Dick Truxaw

Crystal bought this and let me try it, I’d buy it for me

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David Kaufmann

Really enjoying the cocoa notes. The wonderful taste of the bourbon comes through

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Chris Hann

I like the non sweetness

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Andreas

Bra barleywine med mycket fat och russin

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CrazyStanek

Strong. Has a sweet bourbon smell. Perfect for a cold night.

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Brian H.

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Giuseppe Scarvaglieri

Pleasantly surprised with barrel aged ale. They tend to be overpowering in my opinion. This ole bastard is full of flavor, smooth and drinkable

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Rye

Wow, definitely an 11 per cent supper!

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John Tipton

Great one and done beer. The polar blast is here and sipping my glass next to fireplace.

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Toms78Spit

Nice caramel color, though the head didn't last too long. Smooth finish and pleasant (but not overpowering) sweetness.

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David Lauman

Strong and very good. Smooth and sweet.

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Chris Delpino

Soo good

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Ralph Malone

Wee heavy is right. Malty almost to the point of molasses and a little syrupy.

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Tyler DiMatteo

Not bad, put me on my ass, but not bad

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Andrés Gonguez

2 años de guarda. Alcohol muy bien integrado, la barrica es menos protagonista, pero los caramelos, los frutos secos y la vainilla están muy presentes.

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Greg Lant

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Wonjung Kim

화이트 초콜릿. 커피. 스파이스.

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Samuel Long

Going with a classic for the Super Bowl.

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Javier GC

Compleja y licorosa. Caramelo, mosto, anís, ciruelas pasas. Madera. Bourbon. Brutal 💥🤘 Bottled 2017/07/20.

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Pink Nose Radio

I hear a lotta buzzin'... it sounds like my little honey bee... ⭐Muddy Waters⭐

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Danny P

Very shitty weather night, so sticking with the bad weather beers a little bit longer.

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