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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Darin WIlcox

One of my all-time favorites. A classic, hearty, earthy, solid beer.

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Jason Stauder

Advent beer 9.

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Jill D

Love this beer! It reminds me of the first time I had it at the first vanpool holiday happy hour.

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Eric

Dat bastard! Had to get another one

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Stephen R.

For 11.2%ABV, I sure don’t get it. A little maybe but not much. Oak bourbon is just the right amount very good mix. Scotch malt, smoke, sweet Carmel all blended well.

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John C.

Tasty, very tasty. Smooth, rich.

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john h

This bottle’s definitely a little off. Bottled 4/19. Not terribly, like it’s been shelved a little too long.

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Régis Poncelet

Pouah, lourd ! 💣

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Roman Bobrov

Супер

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Freddie C.

Om in da F N zone!

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Justin Heath

Beer and free pool!

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Heath P

Can’t believe I found this on tap. So damn good

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Joe C.

Really great. Very distinct oaky-bourbon flavors, but not overwhelming.

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Brent K.

Fantastic beer. This one will warm you. I’ve malty flavor to start fades to a balanced finish. Hints of whiskey and oak. Very tasty.

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David P.

One of my favorites!

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Alexa E.

Smooth

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Hugo van der Heide

Holy crap this is smooth and the vanilla and spices from the bourbon come through wonderfully 🥃 11%

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Eric Emling

Scotch ale > scotch

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Денис О.

Розлив февраль 2019го. Выдержанная бутылка. В аромате квашеная капуста, бурбон, карамель и жженка. Во вкусе жженая карамель, тёмный солод. Хочется смаковать. Великолепная срань.

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James B.

Quite good

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Matt Boston

Has it really been 4 years since I’ve had this? Like meeting up with an old friend

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Armando Colantonio

Molly says it’s pretty good, I say it’s f**king great!

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Jon Brennan

2016 Lots of Bourbon. Inspired by Doug O. and his stouts.

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beerie

Still the best fireside beer for a winter rainy day.

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Chris Beiser

Shared one with Nick on his way home from work. Love our visits!

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Rye Johnson

More barrel than I remember but that’s not a bad thing. At 11% this is trouble.

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Travis Weyenberg

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