Backwoods Bastard 2015

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  1. BltByKrmn

    BltByKrmn Maven (1,349) Jan 16, 2013 New York

    Behind the counter? 2014 BB is still on the shelf in NY.
     
    #41 BltByKrmn, Oct 14, 2015
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  2. coquet

    coquet Zealot (662) Aug 31, 2014 Virginia
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    I tried aging last year's batch and was disappointed in the results. To my tastes, it really fell off somewhere between the 3- and 6-month marks. YMMV, but I will be drinking mine fresh this year.
     
    #42 coquet, Oct 14, 2015
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  3. beersnobraven

    beersnobraven Initiate (0) Jul 12, 2014 Illinois

    Maybe it's retailers trying to pass off unsold packs from last year's batch as new? Not that it really matters because this beer ages beautifully.
     
    #43 beersnobraven, Oct 14, 2015
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  4. SteelersX

    SteelersX Savant (1,130) Jan 30, 2011 New York
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    I completely disagree
     
    #44 SteelersX, Oct 14, 2015
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  5. KSOZE

    KSOZE Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Ohio

    I don't. Aren't differing opinions grand?
     
    #45 KSOZE, Oct 14, 2015
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  6. antilite

    antilite Initiate (0) Jan 1, 2012 Florida

    Yes, but they don't age well. They get thin.
     
    #46 antilite, Oct 14, 2015
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  7. PrestigeWorldwide

    PrestigeWorldwide Initiate (0) Sep 22, 2015 Michigan
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    This is funny/disturbing without the right context.

    Surprising to see it this early. I usually find BB to be synonymous with Halloween, but haven't really ever seen it much earlier than that. I guess I'll to keep an eye out for an early release.
     
    #47 PrestigeWorldwide, Oct 14, 2015
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  8. SteelersX

    SteelersX Savant (1,130) Jan 30, 2011 New York
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    They are!
    I still have a bunch of BB with the old redneck label that are amazingly delicious.
     
    #48 SteelersX, Oct 14, 2015
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  9. tillerybass

    tillerybass Initiate (0) Jun 13, 2014 Massachusetts

    Still have not seen Founder's Harvest in the greater Boston area let alone BWB
     
    #49 tillerybass, Oct 14, 2015
  10. Crackerbarrel

    Crackerbarrel Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2014 New York

    Thought the same thing when I first saw it, but the date on the label confirms its this years batch.
     
    #50 Crackerbarrel, Oct 14, 2015
  11. floridadrift

    floridadrift Initiate (0) Oct 24, 2014 Florida

    Even better!
     
    #51 floridadrift, Oct 14, 2015
  12. KSOZE

    KSOZE Initiate (0) Feb 10, 2015 Ohio

    Re-read my post... I agree with you. I think it loses some flavor and gets thin >6 months, but I don't fault people for preferring it with age. Palates gonna palate.
     
    #52 KSOZE, Oct 14, 2015
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  13. TangoJuliet

    TangoJuliet Pundit (952) Apr 2, 2014 New York
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    Can confirm the higher abv. Picked up a 4 pack yesterday and had one for lunch today. Enjoying the nice buzz right now
     
    #53 TangoJuliet, Oct 14, 2015
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  14. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

    But the new ones have an old redneck on the label...

    ...are you talking about the banjo-playing redneck? Like 2007?

    [​IMG]

    That is some crazy willpower. Well done.
     
    #54 LambicPentameter, Oct 14, 2015
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  15. Relik

    Relik Zealot (603) Apr 20, 2011 Canada (NS)

    Determining the final ABV after barrel aging can be tricky, unless they have a well equipped lab department and are able to run.
    Wet barrels, Dry Barrels, Duration of aging all play into the final ABV.
     
    #55 Relik, Oct 14, 2015
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  16. BrownBottle

    BrownBottle Zealot (535) Nov 19, 2014 Maryland

    That's true. Regardless though, as long as it's a tasty ass brew, I could care less that the ABV got kicked up a notch, especially in a BA ale where the consensus likes to drink it fresh. It'd be more beneficial for long term cellarable beers.
     
    #56 BrownBottle, Oct 14, 2015
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  17. vette-ss

    vette-ss Zealot (737) Nov 5, 2014 Michigan
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    Just the opposite here in MI. Saw Harvest yesterday.
     
    #57 vette-ss, Oct 14, 2015
  18. glass_house

    glass_house Maven (1,325) Jan 10, 2014 Ohio

    I think he was making a funny--referring to opinions, not the beer.

    I can't yet speak to my opinion of how it ages, as last year's batch was the first I saved for an extended period. As soon as I get my hand's on this year's I'll see for myself.
     
    #58 glass_house, Oct 14, 2015
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  19. Relik

    Relik Zealot (603) Apr 20, 2011 Canada (NS)

    yes but the question was...
    So i gave reasons as to why. But its true tasty beer is tasty beer
     
    #59 Relik, Oct 14, 2015
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  20. Rodney221

    Rodney221 Initiate (0) Sep 14, 2014 Virginia

    Any VA sightings?
     
    #60 Rodney221, Oct 14, 2015
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