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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B H

Strong like a triple bock or Belgian monastery beer.

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Sam Lewia

Potent and a bit sweet, but a bit on the generic side. Enjoyable and solid.

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Chris Badolato

My Frankenbastard turned out great! Sightglass Coffee and coconut flakes 🤤

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Corey I.

Heavy and creamy!

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David Schafer

Lovely

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Curt

Back baby. In the woods baby. Bastard baby

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Mike F

The gold standard

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Rob H.

Not what I expected, but I'm a good way! It only says ale on the label, but it's definitely heavier in style. VERY rich in flavor, maybe even a little TOO strong.

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Amanda A.

Verrrry good

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Paul Ramsey

Ticks all the boxes. Drinks well.

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Dan Brenner

Pours up crystal clear ruby red with a big tan head. Dark fruit aroma with a hint of bourbon. Medium body and medium low bitterness. Strong malt and oak flavours blend out into a smooth boozy finish.

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HopostleZ

Finally cracking a beer. Stomach has been shit all afternoon

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jack l

Bumping up my rating.

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José Luis Rodríguez

Quizá el verano no sea la mejor época para disfrutar este tipo de cervezas licorosas, pero qué se va a hacer. Matices bien presentes de caramelo quemado, maltas torrefactas y alcohol de bourbon cálido y aterciopelado. Para degustar, y mejor en compañía .

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Tristan P.

Taking a from packing. Thanks for the beer Holz!

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Tommy Jacobs

Great beer

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