Founders Backwoods Bastard (2012)

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  1. klaybie

    klaybie Zealot (633) Nov 15, 2009 Illinois

    Every time I try to age this beer....I can't. Perhaps a case will help remedy that this year ^^
     
    #41 klaybie, Sep 30, 2012
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  2. lovindahops

    lovindahops Pooh-Bah (1,855) Mar 26, 2010 New York
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    Founders = taming bourbon barrel flavors to dance to their tune. So talented.
     
    #42 lovindahops, Sep 30, 2012
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  3. sbrotschul

    sbrotschul Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2011 New Jersey

    This started everything for me. Can't wait for 11/1.
     
    #43 sbrotschul, Sep 30, 2012
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  4. ChefBergo

    ChefBergo Initiate (0) Nov 9, 2011 Illinois

    Drinking 2011 Backwoods now...its turned into ambrosia:slight_smile:
     
    #44 ChefBergo, Oct 1, 2012
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  5. ASUBeer

    ASUBeer Initiate (0) Nov 4, 2011 North Carolina

    I love this beer. The 3-8 months age on this one is incredible. Never been able to hold on to one longer than 8 months, but I bet it's great past then too.
     
    #45 ASUBeer, Oct 1, 2012
  6. Bay01

    Bay01 Initiate (0) Nov 19, 2008 Illinois

    Unfortunately normal is you may be able to land one bottle, one 4-pack if you're lucky and the hoarders have left some scraps.
     
    #46 Bay01, Oct 1, 2012
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  7. DogfishJoe

    DogfishJoe Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2010 Ohio

    got 12 botles last year an only two survived, amazing beer from founders.
     
    #47 DogfishJoe, Oct 1, 2012
  8. zipper8650

    zipper8650 Zealot (549) May 10, 2011 New York
    Trader

    Had a 2011 on tap at a Founders tasting last week and it was still excellent. Ill take this over KBS anyday
     
    #48 zipper8650, Oct 1, 2012
  9. bmony

    bmony Initiate (0) Jan 27, 2011 Wisconsin

    I am looking forward to trying it this year. I've never had a scotch ale aged in Bourbon Barrels.
     
    #49 bmony, Oct 1, 2012
  10. zencigar

    zencigar Initiate (0) Aug 3, 2011 North Carolina

    this beer makes me happy
     
    #50 zencigar, Oct 1, 2012
  11. WiscoNYC

    WiscoNYC Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2012 New York

    I found some this weekend in NYC (I believe they were dated 9/23/12). I wanted to buy all they had, but it was so overpriced ($8.50 per bottle) that I had to limit myself.
     
    #51 WiscoNYC, Oct 1, 2012
  12. mjshearer1

    mjshearer1 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Michigan

    9/23/11 is more likely, since the 2012 batch hasn't left the brewery. Still a great find despite the price, I doubt I could find any of this stuff with a year on it on the shelves anywhere.
     
    #52 mjshearer1, Oct 1, 2012
  13. WiscoNYC

    WiscoNYC Initiate (0) Jan 12, 2012 New York

    I'll check again when I get home. I was quite shocked that it was only a week old.
     
    #53 WiscoNYC, Oct 1, 2012
  14. Jnorton00

    Jnorton00 Maven (1,338) Apr 13, 2007 Massachusetts

    That's insane, it should be $14.99 a four pack.
     
    #54 Jnorton00, Oct 1, 2012
  15. ChanChan

    ChanChan Maven (1,341) Dec 12, 2009 California

    Yea, Founders will never make it this far. If we ever got Founders in Bakersfield we would be charged upwards of $50 for a single 12oz KBS, and or a single 12oz bottle of BCBS! Good thing you can always trade for these beers! I have never had BCBS but Backwoods Bastard is amazing!! To me its Reminiscent of Firestone ABACUS and Double Double Barrel Ale!
     
    #55 ChanChan, Oct 1, 2012
  16. loki993

    loki993 Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2009 Michigan

    Is this stuff that hard to get a hold of? I remember being able to just go to the store and get it off the shelf when it was released. Is this something I should go out and get at release day?
     
    #56 loki993, Oct 1, 2012
  17. mjshearer1

    mjshearer1 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Michigan

    I've never had a problem finding it, but I know it's something that won't be sticking around for months on end like Breakfast Stout. Again, not as impossible to come by as KBS, but I wouldn't wait more than a couple of weeks at most, at least in my experience.
     
    #57 mjshearer1, Oct 1, 2012
  18. loki993

    loki993 Initiate (0) Apr 16, 2009 Michigan

    Ok, that's what i was wondering. Kinda like a Shorts release. Grab it when you see it but I don't need to rush out after work on release day and call 5 different stores looking for it either....
     
    #58 loki993, Oct 1, 2012
  19. fvernon

    fvernon Initiate (0) Mar 1, 2010 Wisconsin

    glad i still have 6 or so of last year's stashed away... i know what i'll be opening up tonight! as much as i love KBS, this is probably founder's top for me, especially given the availability and price
     
    #59 fvernon, Oct 1, 2012
  20. mjshearer1

    mjshearer1 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Michigan

    Exactly, great way to put it.
     
    #60 mjshearer1, Oct 1, 2012
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