Founders Backwoods Bastard
Bold bourbon barrel-aged scotch ale with deep smoky complexity
This legendary bourbon barrel-aged scotch ale is incredibly complex, delivering rich notes of single malt scotch, oak, and dark fruit. Warm heat and a luxurious caramel sweetness make it the ultimate fireside sipper.
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The story behind it
Founders Brewing Company was established in 1997 by Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Known for pushing boundaries with robust, high-gravity beers, they grew from a struggling local startup into one of the most respected craft breweries in the United States.
Brewed in the heart of Grand Rapids, Michigan, this scotch ale undergoes extensive aging in charred oak bourbon barrels. The brewery & brewhouse team meticulously monitors the barrels to ensure a flawless integration of oak, spirit, and rich malt character.
From Michigan, USA