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Nov 25, 2010 · Overall this is a very smooth, interesting beer, but at a very sneaky 8.5 ABV, maybe one that I should enjoy with more moderation than most. Dirty Bastard is a Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy style beer brewed by Founders Brewing Company in Grand Rapids, MI. Score: 90 with 8,215 ratings and reviews. Last update: 10-19-2024.
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This is the beer that saved Founders from bankruptcy (read more below). Its rich body comes from seven types of malt that’s been balanced with peat, smoke, and hops. So how was it? Let’s get to the review.
Dirty Bastard pours a somewhat clear chestnut brown that shows ruby highlights when it’s set against the light. The ale is topped by a thick cap of dense, pock-marked cream-colored foam that shows great retention. Once the head reduces, a soapy collar and streaks of residue round the glass.
The Scotch Ale’s aroma consists of caramel and toffee with a hint of flowery hops. A note of buttered biscuit appears as the beer warms.
Its palate is predominantly malty and begins with flavors of toasted bread and caramel. The finish is complex and mildly bitter with notes of earthy woods, peat, and floral hops. That bitterness is balanced by a mellow undercurrent of sweet chocolate, toffee, and dark fruits mixed with buttery biscuit.
The Dirty Bastard presents nicely and has a lovely aroma. Aging the brew lends to a lovely balance that’s enhanced further by its decadent feel. Yes, this brew has a high ABV but it isn’t even noticeable at all. And so if you store a Dirty Bastard in your fridge for a while, you’ll have a mellow and tasty easy-drinker.
If you’re looking for a Scottish Ale that’s stronger and even more complex, check out Founders Brewing’s bourbon-barrel version, Backwoods Bastard.
Purchased at PINT bierproefavond Biergilde Hoorn. Earned the Photogenic Brew (Level 93) badge! Dirty Bastard by Founders Brewing Co. is a Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy which has a rating of 3.8 out of 5, with 267,531 ratings and reviews on Untappd.
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To quote Founders Brewing, “Brewed with seven varieties of imported malts. Complex in finish, with hints of smoke and peat, paired with a malty richness and a right hook of hop power to give it the bad attitude that a beer named Dirty Bastard has to live up to. Ain’t for the wee lads.”. IBUs: 50.
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With dark ruby in color, Dirty Bastard is brewed a variety of specialty malts. This beer has a complex in finish, paired with a malty richness and a right hook of hop power to give it the bad attitude that a beer named Dirty Bastard has to live up to. Ain’t for the wee lads. Find Beer. 19.2 oz.
How does the Dirty Bastard's alcohol content compare to other whisky-based cocktails? The Dirty Bastard has a relatively moderate alcohol content of 15%. This is lower than some of the stronger whiskey-based cocktails such as an Old Fashioned or a Manhattan, which can hover around 30-40% alcohol content depending on the recipe.
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Dec 1, 2013 · Backwoods Bastard. Brewery: Founders (Grand Rapids, MI) Style: Scotch Ale (10.2% ABV) ABV: 10.2%. Price: $4 for a 12 oz bottle. Rating: 8. In the vital statistics we see that Backwoods Bastard has a higher alcohol content and is a little more pricey, both expected outcomes of barrels aging. To the eye it is pretty similar to Dirty Bastard.
