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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Quinton Pearson

Ya Old Backwoods Bastard!

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Henry P.

This beer tastes like a wood casket in the best way. It hits like a sweet, beer-bourbon shot, but the aftertaste is unreal. Take me away, backwoods boy. Founders- I love you. Let me sponsor you in my latest album

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Paul Haas

2020 release. Nice!

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Jamie

Great American ale. So happy this is year round now.

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Aaron L.

That'll do the trick

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Jamie

YOLO

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Peter Vad Godtberg Jensen

Here we go... the almost 1 year UT Backlog..

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James Maisch

Fantastic! Especially with a dram of Buffalo trace

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Alex R

Caramel and barrel flavor. What else can you ask for?

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Emily

Nothing to see here.

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Zephyr

Holy shit. I've found the spoon beer to beat all spoon beers. The bourbon flavor is extra delightful.

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todd spigener

Inauguration beer!

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Michael Lucas

Nice. Smooth. A little boozy, but it’s awesome..

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Krishna P.

I had forgotten that I picked this up at Total Wine & More the other day, thereby making this a pleasant find in the garage fridge. Strong, sweet, and quite smooth....this is perfect for a Friday night.

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Jan Willem Feenstra

#Jidjecadeaufandefrou. BAM! Vanille, bourbon! Founders altijd lekker, maar deze is echt top!

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Jos Meijerink

Pittige rakker deze! Heerlijke bourbonsmaak. Dank Zwols

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Ray M.

Very nice! Warm and inviting... highly recommended!

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Jeremy R

Aged 3 years, way smoother.

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adam

Wow. Amazing for 11%. Not too boozy. Great sipper

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Dave Reed

This is how you bourbon age, this right here folks

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Bru

Great beer. Scotch ale glass- is best. Malty, scotch, oak, bourbon, very complex.

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Bob H

Boozy, bourbony, sweet and smokey, an excellent beer to get snowed in with.

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Laura E.

Smooth, lightly sweet and boozy. Just lovely.

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Joseph A.

Pairs waaaay better with green bell peppers than any beer should.

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Doug Vanata

Nice and boozy. Smell the booze and taste it. Usually not a fan but founders does it well again

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