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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Jason Kudrey

Almost like a barley wine but not bad

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Marcia Zalenski

2017 Yummy!

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Mike S

Awesome

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Vicki Merkel

An old friend, gifted by an old friend. Still mighty tasty. Cheers!

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Jesse Moore

Description is true to meaning; Ale mixed with Bourbon

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Ricky B.

Good, a little too liquory. 11%.

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Shawn D

Hey yo...woah

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Burt H.

Great

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Stephen R.

The barrel aged alch comes through right away, a turn off for me. Other than that it’s ok.

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Jeremy G.

I like it, but I couldn't drink more than the flight pour.

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Sarah M

Very bourbony

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Josh Fess

Essentially a mix of bourbon, scotch, and beer - really interesting

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Jill H

Strong AF. Tastes like I took a shot. Definitely no French Toast Bastard but glad we tried it

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Emma H.

My little bastards

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Azania B.

Good for a stout in my opinion. Don’t usually like darks. I would do a small amount, like a flight tasting.

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Josh K.

Definitely taste the bourbon. Good for a Saturday night game night at home!

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Vin

Dark, woody flavor. Smooth finish

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Kyle H.

Yeesh!

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Jacob K.

Not as heavy as expected but still super malty. Sweet but has a slight bourbon aftertaste.

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Dave W.

Oaky, caramel, vanilla with a sweet, boozy finish. It’s a dark brown opaque color with a small head. Not bad

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