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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Paul Raab

Malty, smoky, very flavorful. Just right for a day when the temperature is zero.

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J B

Best with a taste of scotch in your tongue

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Eric P

2022 edition

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S H

Go Birds.... Sweet victory.

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2017 bottle. Rich caramel, toffee, vanilla. Body has lightened and dried, but does not show any signs of oxidation or sherried qualities.

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Reinald Schilder

Heel sterk, maar ook erg zacht van smaak. Sterke chocolade smaak. Smaak ook erg alcoholisch.

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Brandon F

Butter and butterscotch on the finish. Toffee upfront and on the nose

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Benjamin Rodgers

A classic!

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Одно из великих пив

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Mike Sheldon

Hello old friend.

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Greg Weaver

Mmmm good. Great initial flavor and bourbon/vanilla finish. Founders does it again!

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Jake Wright

Yee Yee

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Tim H

Great as always

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AK Rara

I love Founders beers and this one is really delicious. Its really sweet and heavy so one and done for me!

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Jim P

That Bastards back 🔊 Mötley Crüe: Bastard... still holds up, Deal with it ;)

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Jason Jamieson

Liquid caramel, a touch of bourbon, spice and vanilla

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From yesterday

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Craig Gardone

Booziness and alcohol heat from the bourbon barrel almost overwhelms what should be the caramel sweet goodness that is a Scotch Wee. Somewhat enjoyable.

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