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

Last updated

12 months ago

 

Craig Gardone

Booziness and alcohol heat from the bourbon barrel almost overwhelms what should be the caramel sweet goodness that is a Scotch Wee. Somewhat enjoyable.

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Humphrey

From yesterday

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Jason Jamieson

Liquid caramel, a touch of bourbon, spice and vanilla

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Jim P

That Bastards back 🔊 Mötley Crüe: Bastard... still holds up, Deal with it ;)

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AK Rara

I love Founders beers and this one is really delicious. Its really sweet and heavy so one and done for me!

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Tim H

Great as always

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Jake Wright

Yee Yee

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Greg Weaver

Mmmm good. Great initial flavor and bourbon/vanilla finish. Founders does it again!

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Mike Sheldon

Hello old friend.

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igor nickolaev

Одно из великих пив

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Benjamin Rodgers

A classic!

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Brandon F

Butter and butterscotch on the finish. Toffee upfront and on the nose

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Reinald Schilder

Heel sterk, maar ook erg zacht van smaak. Sterke chocolade smaak. Smaak ook erg alcoholisch.

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K O

2017 bottle. Rich caramel, toffee, vanilla. Body has lightened and dried, but does not show any signs of oxidation or sherried qualities.

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Go Birds.... Sweet victory.

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Eric P

2022 edition

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J B

Best with a taste of scotch in your tongue

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Paul Raab

Malty, smoky, very flavorful. Just right for a day when the temperature is zero.

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