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

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Michael

The picture I posted includes my thoughts. Discord message about the drink. Very positive.

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Sure, Not

This used to feel so special, it’s still good but seems thinner and less rich than I remember (it’s been a while). Barrel is in sync with the recipe.

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John S

Thick bodied strong ale. Rich, sweet, smooth. Barrel aging adds a good bit of flavor. Semi-easy drinking for the ABV.

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Chad Polenz

Lovely dried fruit flavors up front with sweet bourbon at the apex. Finishes with firm earthy/spicy hop bitterness and a touch of chocolate. The 11% is extremely tame; gently warming. Body is only medium; CO2 is mod-light. Not rich, but certainly complex.

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jschrader44

Boozy. A few of these, and it'll get ya where ya need be. Definite notes of the bourbon barrel.

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Jon G

In the 128 for $400

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Jon G

2023 version

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zondaray

2020/08/11

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David Crossman

From a few days ago. Found in the back of the fridge. Still good after a number of years.

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Barley Swine

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Jacob Noorman

Was better when it was cooler out Very rich and bold, strong bourbon flavor

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Doug Smith

Nice Bourbon notes. Good sipping on a winter night.

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Ian Schneider

Definitely want to try this again, was very boozy and strong with a lot of flavor!

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Niels Sørensen

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joanie

I thought I've had this before, but clearly not 🫠

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Luigi B

Really smooth. Extremely tasty. Little but Bitter on the end

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Ryan

Winter beer 2024. Nice oaky bourbon but not overbearing. Not too sweet

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AD Choi

Dried fruit sweetie. Full smell of bourbon barrels. That's fine one drink

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Sndale

Totally hits the spot after a few bourbons. 🤣

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Curt Bromm

Succession time! 📺🍻

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Wooh strong one!

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Seymour Beers

11% BBA Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy 2024 Release So good! The barrel works with the Wee Heavy to give a smooth sipper. Interestingly the barrel masks the generous ABV. You taste the barrel but get none of the burn from 11%. Full bodied and malty. Great!

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