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

Rating count

187,245

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Josh S.

It’s been too long for a beer I love so much!

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Bill

English Strong Ale Beer School #3: I’m contractually obligated to love this beer. Probably would irregardless of who brewed it because it’s a damn good brew. Just that very light touch of smokiness on it.

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David Ely

My favorite BBA beer from Founders!

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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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Chris Delpino

Soo good

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Sam

A classic. One of my all time favorites.

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Chad Polenz

Lovely dried fruit flavors up front with sweet bourbon at the apex. Finishes with firm earthy/spicy hop bitterness and a touch of chocolate. The 11% is extremely tame; gently warming. Body is only medium; CO2 is mod-light. Not rich, but certainly complex.

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Benjamin Rodgers

Go big or go home

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Brett Omyces

Reward after one of the most white knuckle drives ever

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John S

Thick bodied strong ale. Rich, sweet, smooth. Barrel aging adds a good bit of flavor. Semi-easy drinking for the ABV.

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Jim Mitchell

Excellent Packer Victory Beer GO PACK GO !!!

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Paired with “No Fear for the Setting Sun” by Amon Amarth

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Ron Kohlin

I like it 👌 ..but a little goes a long way.

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Sure, Not

This used to feel so special, it’s still good but seems thinner and less rich than I remember (it’s been a while). Barrel is in sync with the recipe.

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Michael

The picture I posted includes my thoughts. Discord message about the drink. Very positive.

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Morning Mist

Paired with “Glowing Embers, Dying Fire” by Ashbringer

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