2014 Backwoods

Snagged a four pack yesterday. Poured it cold and started there. Loved it. Drank slowly and let it warm. Loved it. Not sure how so many of you didn't like it cold. Sure it's heavy on the bourbon, but that's what makes it so good. I think it just surpassed Boulevard's BBQ as my favorite bourbon barrel brew.

 

Picked up a 4 pack at Martins in Mt Laurel NJ. Awesome flavor

 

Not hating on CW but it is not in the same league as Backwoods or Wulver. More like an entry level BA Scotch Ale.

 

Sorry you feel that way. But for me, it never hurts to be generous and throw some as freebies in trades.

 

LOL WHAT

I've had many a scotch ales...I've had both BB and CW BA Scotch ale.....to me the CW tasted better; albeit not by much but still.

 

Except for their anniversary beers, I find all CW BA offerings to be at the lower end. The prices are awesome. Always include them in my blind tastings and every single time they are either the lowest or second lowest out of the 8-10 beers we sample.

 

Just picked up two four packs last night. Along with some Ten Fidy.

 

Just grabbed a 4 pack as it's now in Chicagoland. Excited to try it!!

 

I can tell you from experience, this DOES mellow out quite a bit over the course of a year. Still have 7 bottles of 2013 and it is considerably more mellowed out than when I drank it fresh. I think it depends on how you like it....fresh vs. cellared. Just bought a case of 2014 and I'm going to try one fresh and then go from there. Happy drinking!

 

CW BBBW is one of the best BA Barley Wines on the market

 

Had the 2014 last night, was amazing, founders is on top of their game

 

I've never tried it, but I still want to... Especially Wulver!

 

bought a vintage '13 four pack a few weeks ago and just picked up a fresh '14 four pack.

I thought the '13 was really good.
I think it is amazing fresh.

 

Last year cracked it open thinking it was just another beer and hated it because it was "too boozy..."

A year later and I am so happy I tried again because I figured my palette has matured. What a great beer. Appreciation for BBA has grown immensely.

 

Had one of these last night. Warmed me right up on a cold night. Had it at about room temp and I didn't think it was too boozy.

 

What are people paying for a case of this stuff everywhere? Is 90$ a good price? I'm in long island, New york

 

It seems to be neither good nor bad- pretty much right where you'd expect it to be. I paid $14.99 a four-pack, so that would work out to a $90 case.

 

Just had some yesterday. Tastes good with chocolate. See my review. Had some reservations as I'm still getting acclimated to this style. (Scotch Ale)

 

Picked up a 4 pack. put two in the fridge probably going to crack one tonight for some football. Does anyone recommend me holding on to one for aging purposes?