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

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4.111

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Ryan C

This is much better than a 4.0. So easy drinking and smooth.

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Doug Cav

Balanced and a bit boozy with bourbon notes of vanilla.

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Rasmus Espersen

Skøn fyraftensøl! Træ, lidt røg, whisky og karameller.

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John Staradumsky

One of my favorite Founders beers. Just love the way the boozy bourbon notes pop against the caramelly, smoked peat Scotch Ale notes.

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Ron Kohlin

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

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Brett Omyces

Reward after one of the most white knuckle drives ever

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Benjamin Rodgers

Go big or go home

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David Ely

My favorite BBA beer from Founders!

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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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Robert Folsom

It begins with caramel quickly followed by Scotch flavor. The taste of oak barrels makes itself known.

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Per Persson

Legat nu i 4-5 år och väntat. Grym 🙌

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Thomas C

Wow! This one is great!

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Conny Magnusson

Gott, gott i gott gott 😋 🍻 (best before 24-03-2024)

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Marc Sacco

Very smooth and oakey. Great brew!

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Nathan Neyer

Circa 2017

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Sean Fitzhugh

Very well executed. A slightly sweet woodiness gives way to smooth bourbon barrel notes. Very well done without being boozy.

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Joe Korth

Boozy and sweet

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Ken Rabun

Goodness gracious that’s good!! Shouldn’t start the night with 11% ABV! Smells good tastes better!

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AU Gnomeboy

For Valentine's Day, we're having Linda's choice, a ruby red Scotish ale wee heavy-styled ale from Founders Brewery.

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James Link

Dark,oaky,malty, great for a cold winter day

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Matthew Flynn

Nice dark brown color. Can smell the bourbon barrel along with some caramel and sweet malt, maybe a bit of apricot too. Can taste the bourbon and a bit of caramel. Very strong, high alcohol obvious. Excellent scotch ale. One to sip slowly and enjoy.

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rich cousineau

Plenty of bourbon, some oak and a twinge of smoke. Perfect start to a (well deserved) 😉 three day weekend.

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Luke G

🌧️ day and now weekend ruined our camping 🏕️ plans at the lake. So we will watch spring training ⚾️ games in the living room. Ash has been going stir crazy so this is a real bummer for her.

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Bill

Cookies and Beer - the coconut on the cookie and oakiness from the beer is a masterful pairing along with the caramel from both. 2 of my favorites together.

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