Founders Brewing beers

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Price $19

If you ask a beer geek what their ultimate stout is, chances are high that they’ll say KBS. This stout is literally one of a kind, with an unmistakable profile loaded with crazy-intense notes of dark chocolate, brewed espresso, vanilla bean and Bourbon thanks to the one year of aging in oak Bourbon barrels. It pours slightly thick and dark as night, flavors of… — L.B. (12/1/2011)

96

points

Founders Bolt Cutter Barley Wine Ale

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Price $23

The name Bolt Cutter refers to what one of the brewery’s co-founders purchased after threats from the bank to chain up the brewery’s doors. Thankfully, the business turned around, and the cutters were never actually used, but the tool is still kept on premise as a reminder of how far the brewery has come. This 15th anniversary beer is a fitting celebration of… — L.B. (12/31/2012)

95

points

Founders Imperial Stout

Price $10

Brewed with 10 varieties of malted barley, this Imperial Stout is a beautiful example of the best the style has to offer. A gorgeous pour, opaque black in color with a serious head that shows superb staying power. The aromas are intoxicating, with an abundance of rich roasty scents like Sumatra coffee, dark chocolate, licorice root and booze-soaked warm spicy oak… — L.B. (12/31/2011)

95

points

Founders Nemesis Ale 2010

Cellar Selection

Price $20

The aromas are rich and roasty as well as resiny, with burnt caramel, dried fig, anise and clove lifting the dominant booziness; you can definitely tell this is going to be a strong beer. Weighty but bright in the mouth with moderate carbonation leading into intense burnt notes of toast, graham cracker, brown sugar, dark bittersweet chocolate, tobacco and earth… — L.B. (12/31/2010)

94

points

Founders Curmudgeon’s Better Half

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Online Exclusive

Price $17

This limited release uses Founder’s Curmudgeon Old Ale as a base (an oak-aged old ale brewed with molasses), but is then aged in Bourbon barrels that previously held maple syrup for added depth and dimension. The resulting beer is robust yet balanced, with an abundance of pronounced aromas and flavors that come together harmoniously. Oak-driven notes of vanilla… — L.B. (12/31/2012)

94

points

Founders Backwoods Bastard

Price $12

The barrel-aged version of Founders’ year-round Wee Heavy, Dirty Bastard, this pours a rich brown color with glimmers of gold in the light. The bouquet leads with a strong sweet malt core, and a good whallop of Bourbon, caramel, toffee and a touch of fresh maple fudge follows shortly after. Round and full in the mouth but balanced with moderate carbonation and a… — L.B. (12/1/2011)

94

points

Founders Centennial IPA

Price $10

An assertive IPA that really shows what the style is all about—hyper-flavor and balance. Earthy aromas coupled with resinous pine notes and sweet citrus dominate, but they’re appropriately countered by a soft caramel malt backbone. Medium bodied in the mouth with a creamy texture and a long, softly astringent hop-spice-driven finish. Surprisingly drinkable despite… — L.B. (5/1/2011)

93

points

Founders Breakfast Stout

Price $11

This is a double chocolate coffee oatmeal stout that pours black and with serious thickness. But don’t be intimidated: the nose is not as intense as one might assume, with roasted malt and chocolate aromas and hints of Riesen and brewed coffee. The mouth, on the other hand, is thick and syrupy with a seriously viscous feel, offering the anticipated heavily roasted… — L.B. (12/15/2010)

Founders Brewing

Founders KBS

Founders Bolt Cutter Barley Wine Ale

Founders Imperial Stout

Founders Nemesis Ale 2010

Founders Curmudgeon’s Better Half

Founders Backwoods Bastard

Founders Centennial IPA

Founders Breakfast Stout

2010 Mira Stanly Ranch