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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Kyle S.

The best I’ve had if its kind. So well done.

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Max Gessner

Oh wow! That is just delectable full body beer! Loving that caramely, strong malt, stone fruit flavoring from the wee heavy mixed with the barrel aged notes of oak, vanilla, and a boozy punch that isn’t too powerful. Outstanding!

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Brad

I have always loved this beer. So well done

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Joel Hansen

Even better on tap

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Rob Austin

It's boozy and yet subtle at the same time.

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Tyler S.

Very enjoyable beer. Not quit as good as some of the other barrel aged series beers from founders

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Phil Cleveland

Perfect!

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Jelmer P.

Heavy bourbon nose , good heavy ale

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Jacob G.

Because it’s Friday night...why not! Dark and boozy, sounds good to me.

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Melissa S

Just had to order a taster because of the name. 😂

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Shane R.

Basically a glass of bourbon.

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C F.

What else do you need?

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Damien W.

Wow, fort arômes de Whisky à l’odeur et au goût, lourd (11%) mais agréable à déguster afin une fin plutôt sucrée. C’est un oui.

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frank Olde hartman

Oef zware bastard maar jummieee

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David Scott

Strong bourbon flavor. 11% alcohol level. Great sipping beer

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Chad Alshouse

Packs a punch

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Pedro

Bottle says made in late 2017 - tastes as good as ever

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Brandon B.

Tasted it right before some asshole smashed a window pane in the lobby. Dick.

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Joe Sheedy

Happy Birthday to me!

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Kostas B.

Nectar of the gods

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Jas P.

Heerlijke pint! Heavy ale, bourbon aged... perfect

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Tom B

Kind of an odd flavor with this one. Don't love it and don't hate it

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