Beers Similar to Backwoods Bastard

My wife and I did a Wulver vs Backwoods, one of our only split decisions. I liked the variety of flavors of Backwoods, my wife preferred the deeper flavor of the Wulver. I could see anyone preferring either.

 

Voodoo Tenacious Wee aged in Eagle Rare barrels. Kills backwoods bastard. While harder to come by, any of the Voodoo BA beers will blow your mind.

 

I don't think we were discussing levels of barrel flavor, more or less finding a beer that mimics the style of BA Scotch ales.

A BA stout is not going to be closer in flavor than a BA wheatwine to a scotch ale.

Pilgrims Dole will have more of the caramel, vanilla, and bourbon notes that Backwoods has. Dragons milk taste like shit.

 

Weyerbacher insanity. scotch ale = barleywine

 

Slightly off topic, but how hard is Backwoods Bastard to find once it is released? I've only started drinking craft 8 months ago so forgive me if this is a stupid question.

 

Someone already mentioned Pipeworks, however they recently released a Barrel Aged version of their Last Kiss. It was a limited release, but you may be able to find some people hoarding it. Also second the Central Waters recommendation.

 

It was already mentioned a couple times, but I would just like to reiterate Central Waters' Bourbon Barrel Scotch Ale. To my knowledge, last year was their first time bottling it. I did a side-by-side with Backwoods Bastard (which was released a couple months prior), and found Central Waters' version much better!
Cheers!

 

St. Arnold's Bishop's Barrel No. 5.

 

Not as limited as KBS. This past year I found it easily in bottles and draft.

Honestly, I probably talk too much about it, but in Toledo, find some Wulver. It's everywhere. A single bottle runs around $6. It's my favorite beer.

 

There really aren't all that many. BA Big Sound was the first thing that came to mind, but it's not exactly an everyday find. AleSmith has a BA version of their scotch ale that is awesome...but is really, really scarce. Ditto with OB's BA Old Chub. I don't think that one has ever been available outside of draft. BA Outta Kilter might be the most common replacement.

 

Sounds good Wulver is another beer I want to try, I'm glad it isn't too hard to find in Toledo.

 

There are still 4 packs at some places around here. Not too difficult to find at all.

 

What part of FLA? I would love to pick some up!

 

Miami.

 

Damn...I'm in Tampa.

 

My point was that Dragon's Milk has more of a bourbon character than what Pilgrim's Dole has, thus Dragon's Milk would be closer in flavor to the Backwoods because the bourbon is the major taste that I get in both beers. So we're both right, depending upon our personal taste recognition.

 

It's entirely dependent on the area, though. The first release in St. Louis sold out in about 6hrs, and the second (surprise) shipment in December about 10 hours.

Backwoods Bastard is one of the most bourbon (&) barrel forward beer I've ever had. I'd just try to find different bourbon barrel-aged beers too see if you enjoy any as much as Backwoods; BBA barleywines, stouts, even quads taste pretty similar if they've spent a lot of time in the barrel.

 

Sprecher's Commando is a BA Scotch Ale, though it's not as barrel forward as Backwoods. Hoppin' Frog's BA Outta Kilter is pretty close IMO. Monday Night did a BA Drafty Kilt that wasn't bad but the barrel wasn't as prominent either.

 

I'd really like to try BA Outta Kilter. Still trying to find someone who can confirm the similarities between Backwoods Bastard and Red Brick Beard Envy. Haven't tasted them back to back and I know they're different styles of beer but Beard Envy on tap really reminded me of Backwoods.

 

Tempest Old Parochial Barrel Aged Imperial Scotch Ale is the best I've had.

 

Sounds great.

 

Wulver sounds interesting... How available is it? I'm going to jungle Jim's in Cincinnati soon, would be cool if I could get some.

 

I'll trade you a 4 pack today for some cali goodies. Wont be a hassle at all.

 

It's not a BA scotch ale but Miller Fortune is probably available in your area.

 

Thirsty Dog Wulver...No joke! It's amazing!

 

So hassle maybe overstating it. Just hate having to trade for one of my favorite beers while others just pick it up off the shelf. But I guess that can be said for beers I can get locally. Fortunately I have a good trading partner who always has plenty of BWB.

 

That brew sounds amazing but don't think that solves my problem of getting a BWB equal without trading I might have to get my hands on this brew though.

 

I have 3 bottles of this but don't want to drink it knowing it could be years before the bottle this again. Need to get me some Wulver.

 

This one hasn't been mentioned yet: Fremont's Bourbon Barrel Abominable, an imperial winter warmer aged in bourbon barrels. Not the same, but fairly similar; and it's safe to say that if you like Backwoods Bastard, you'll like this one. I think it's only distributed locally (Washington) but I believe letspour had a bunch of it, still might. The latest vintage is still available around town here in Seattle, they made a ton of it in 2013.

 

This may sound crazy to some, but I would recommend a Dogfish Head World Wide Stout. I think it drinks more like a barrel aged wee heavy than a "true" stout. Drinking one right now...amazing!

 

Firestone DDBA has a similar kind of vibe IMO. But Backwoods is unique and my favorite founders offering

 

I'm confused by this too. Beard Envy out of the bottle was pretty malt forward, and due to the barrel having held their 20th a lot darker, but not very Scotch Ale feeling. On tap, the pour I had was super hoppy like an American BW, so I feel they maybe didn't blend all the barrels the same way. I have a keg of it and will be tapping it soon, curious to see if this is one is hoppy or not.

 

It is there,It retails for $23 4pk

 

Take your favorite scotch ale and add in approximately one shot of bourbon and enjoy! You can make a pseudo barrel aged beer with out having to hunt it down.

But since you live in MI I will tell you that Backwoods is one of, if not, the best there is. Just buy a case of it next year.

 

A(1.5oz) shot is too much IMO, and the ABV will be roughly 5% higher. About 3/4oz is great, though. I also prefer to add rye for the (IMO) stronger flavors, but bourbon will work just fine.