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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Chris W.

Probably my favorite beer of all time. Rich caramel, toasted marshmallow, vanilla, oak. So damn good. Incredibly smooth.

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Freddie C.

Night killa.sooo smooth 😎

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Gustavo Robles

Perfecta ♥️🍻

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Scott F

A very unique tasting beer....taste like single malt Scotch....has the punch as well.

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Rob C.

Too much for me. Gonna stay away in the future.

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Will M.

Phwoooar what a big boozy bastard this is.. the scotch ageing is very prominent, it doesn't say what it is on the bottle but it tastes like a barley wine almost, but untappd says a scotch ale. A scotch ale aged in scotch whisky barrels. Awesome!

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G McCusker

Definitely get the scotch flavor in this one. Smokey and some caramel notes

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Jesse Klimaytis

Thanks Brian!

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brian prascius

Pulled a 3/20/18 bottle from the cellar to try. Now 3 years old still holding up well. Sweet and smooth on the taste buds followed by the taste of Scotch.

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David C.

Delicious!! One of the best beers that i have had from Founders. Love the label artwork. Reminds me of Popcorn Sutton.

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Khinkalny K.

Дело

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Gene Jack

She’s a little boozy, #HapppyEaster

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Hugo P

Kuivahko, bourbon tynnyrinen, klassinen ja mahtava!

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Brandon Gresl

What a beautiful Easter with the family. Night cap during Fate of the Furious.

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Andy Anderson

Fabulous, deep, complex flavor.

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Stevie P.

Caramel, dried fruits, smooth n boozy, nice.

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Morten Skov Nielsen

Fadlagret er det første der rammer. Bourbon. Derefter masser af rosin. Fylde som ind i hel..... En øl der varer lidt tid... zippe zippe

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C P.

This is a great sipper, despite being 11% by volume and barrel-aged. It's neither bitter nor syrupy-sweet, just balanced and mature with a nice, dark-caramel color. Not a bastard, just your new BFF of ales.

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Nice, enjoying life

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Rich Barton

Opening Day! #LFGM

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Mark R.

Better on draft

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