Anyone else disappointed by this year's backwoods bastard?

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  1. jegross2

    jegross2 Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2010 Illinois

    This isn't my first time around the block buddy.
     
    #41 jegross2, Nov 11, 2012
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  2. jegross2

    jegross2 Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2010 Illinois

    /thread
     
    #42 jegross2, Nov 11, 2012
  3. mpwdoyle

    mpwdoyle Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2011 Illinois

    I am very disappointed in this year's batch of Backwoods Bastard because I haven't found any yet.
     
    #43 mpwdoyle, Nov 11, 2012
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  4. FEUO

    FEUO Initiate (0) Jul 24, 2012 Canada (ON)

    I won't rip Founders' beers. Top to bottom the best brewery in the state, if not everywhere east of Munster.
    However, can I blast them for a poor showing at a recent BEER festival? :rolling_eyes:
     
    #44 FEUO, Nov 11, 2012
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  5. VncentLIFE

    VncentLIFE Initiate (0) Feb 16, 2011 North Carolina

    I didnt taste a difference. Lots of wood and earthy malty bourbon.
     
    #45 VncentLIFE, Nov 11, 2012
  6. BreakingBad

    BreakingBad Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2012


    :grinning:
     
    #46 BreakingBad, Nov 11, 2012
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  7. mishuggah

    mishuggah Crusader (482) Jul 14, 2009 Illinois
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    Who here do you think puts any weight into your opinion? Seriously.
     
    #47 mishuggah, Nov 11, 2012
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  8. Brunite

    Brunite Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2009 Illinois

    You may ask yourself, am I right, am I wrong?
    You may say to yourself, my god, what have I done?
     
    #48 Brunite, Nov 11, 2012
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  9. fritts211

    fritts211 Initiate (0) Feb 19, 2011 Tennessee

    Um, I do. Jegross is a good guy, solid reviewer, and a good BA member. Despite me being a sarcastic asshole earlier in the thread, I respect what his opinion on beer is, and I enjoy when people start forums based off of what they've noticed about different beers in order to help foster a discussion among the community so we can inform others, or have our own opinion challenged. It's part of a healthy discussion about what we all love.
     
    #49 fritts211, Nov 11, 2012
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  10. jegross2

    jegross2 Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2010 Illinois

    Aww thanks :slight_smile:
     
    #50 jegross2, Nov 11, 2012
  11. travMI13

    travMI13 Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2012 Michigan

    I did a 3 year vertical last weekend with a few friends, and the older the beer, the thicker the body was. Does this make sense? Can a beer end up with a thicker body with age? The 2012 was much thinner in body than the 2010 and 2011, but from memory, it tasted the same as it always has.

    I'm not trying to be stupid or naive here; it's a legitimate question. I haven't done a ton of multi-year verticals, and I've just never experienced that before, is all.
     
    #51 travMI13, Nov 11, 2012
  12. jegross2

    jegross2 Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2010 Illinois

    Depends on the beer, the "activity" of residual yeast, year to year batch variation etc
     
    #52 jegross2, Nov 11, 2012
  13. travMI13

    travMI13 Initiate (0) Jan 7, 2012 Michigan

    So, you're saying it's possible. Interesting, and good to know. Thanks.

    FWIW, I liked the flavors in the 2010 the best.
     
    #53 travMI13, Nov 11, 2012
  14. jegross2

    jegross2 Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2010 Illinois

    Rule of thumb: most beers aren't intended to age for lengthy periods. Few bigger beers can withstand 4-5 yrs. sours tend to fair well because they are more "active" in the bottle. Just keep that in mind with verticals. Always fun to experiment, but when you love a beer fresh...well, that's why I have few beers older than 2010 in My cellar
     
    #54 jegross2, Nov 11, 2012
  15. BreakingBad

    BreakingBad Initiate (0) Sep 17, 2012

    alright thanks man yeah I was confused. and Yeah If you feel it is different I respect your opinion. Props for trying to keep brewers to the same quality standards.
     
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  16. jegross2

    jegross2 Initiate (0) Jan 3, 2010 Illinois

    FWIW founded is still a top 3-5 brewery for me. Never said I hated these beers. Just a noticed variation
     
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  17. PlayaPlaya

    PlayaPlaya Zealot (631) Sep 19, 2012 Illinois

    I had it for the first time this year(got jipped last year) .....I also was not impressed.

    Taste like other oak aged ales.
    Nothing out of the ordinary.

    I love Founders still though...
    There was a case yesterday at my local spot of Breakfast Stout sitting on the shelf and a case of Backwoods Bastard...I grabbed the FBS and havent looked back.
     
    #57 PlayaPlaya, Nov 11, 2012
  18. MichPaul

    MichPaul Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Michigan

    Ummm read the post that's exactly my point!!!
     
    #58 MichPaul, Nov 11, 2012
  19. gorby10826

    gorby10826 Initiate (0) May 2, 2008 Illinois

    g

    Highly agree. +2 to that
     
    #59 gorby10826, Nov 11, 2012
  20. gorby10826

    gorby10826 Initiate (0) May 2, 2008 Illinois


    Just disappointing when it isn't what you expect it to be. I've been drinking it for 5 years. This one was the worst IMO....everyone is entitled to their opinoin... isn't that what a review is too?
     
    #60 gorby10826, Nov 11, 2012
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