by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Coffee Beers, Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States |
CBS!!! One of the most sought after beers in 2011 after it was announced that it would be packaged into 750mL bottles. Selling at $18 per bottle at the brewery on October 1st, I’m sure it was a mad house as that is a great price point for such a phenomenal,... Read more
by Team | Coffee Beers, Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Pint Glass, United States |
Tom: Do you remember that Folgers jingle? “The best part of waking up…” Well, the answer lies in, “Breakfast Stout in your cup.” Seriously, I’ve had this beer at night, mid-day, after work, but to truly get the full essence of... Read more
by Team | Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
John: I tend to anticipate high quality from Founders so when I picked up this imperial stout my expectations were high. I wasn’t disappointed. It appeared as a deep, rich brown/black making a statement from the beginning. The head was creamy light brown but... Read more
by Team | Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States |
Michael: “Is good for everything a stout ought to be good for.” With that lofty acclaimed scrawled across the label of my KBS, I undoubtedly had high expectations. Also, the fact that after I had poured this motor-oil-black brew into my glass, I saw it selling on eBay... Read more
by Tom Smillie | American Stout, Beer Reviews, California, Green Flash Brewing Company, Mug, Oatmeal Stout, Pint Glass, United States |
A rich, hearty, and robust brew. Green Flash is more well known for their hop-centric beers, but this darker trip on the roasted malt side did not disappoint. Brewed with oats and a generous portion of roasted malts this stout actually walks the line between Black... Read more
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Old Ale, Pint Glass, Snifter, Spirit-Aged Beers, United States, Wine Glass |
Once again Founders puts forth a phenomenal brew! Like many of their limited bottle releases, this beer was an experiment in their tap under the name Kaiser’s Curmudgeon. This beer bares a great name and stellar label. The Ol’ Mudge (as I like to call... Read more
by Tom Smillie | American Stout, Avery Brewing Company, Beer Reviews, Colorado, Imperial Beers, Mug, Pint Glass, Russian Imperial Stout, Snifter, United States |
2011 Vintage: The last in the Demon Series of Ales by Avery. Complete damnation! Similar to Noel’s review of The Beast, I got owned by this beer. Coming in at an alcohol level which rivaled that of BrewDog’s intense beers, Mephistopheles packs more... Read more
by Team | American / Robust Porter, Founders Brewing Company, Michigan, Mug, Pint Glass, United States |
Michael: A simple name, practically boldly so. No barrel aged, no catchy alliteration, just plain porter. But this one from Founders is anything but a run-of-the-mill brew. Again, upon suggestion of one of the beer guys at the local liquor store, I am sampling a... Read more
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Coffee Beers, Denmark, Imperial Beers, Mikkeller Brewery, Mug, Norway, Oatmeal Stout, Pint Glass |
I will be dead honest…this is a weird beer. When the cap is on and I read the label it seemed unique. However, when I took my first sip I could not help but think, “I’m drinking shit!” Allow me to elaborate. Back when the Dutch controlled... Read more
by Tom Smillie | Beer Reviews, Coffee Beers, Denmark, Mikkeller Brewery, Mug, Norway, Oatmeal Stout, Pint Glass |
Brewed with a hearty addition of oats and coffee this beer might be a great way to start the day. I’ll be honest, living in Illinois there is only one beer that can claim the right to drunk in the morning. That beer is none other than Founders Breakfast Stout.... Read more
by Michael Larson | Boston Beer Company (Samuel Adams), Massachusetts, Pint Glass, Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy, Snifter, Tulip, United States |
Its not often that I’m sipping a brew before noon. Even a breakfast stout feels a little weird if I can still pick up my phone and greet ‘good morning.’ But on this oh-so-special occasion, I have decided to imbibe a bit before the minute and hour hands meet at the 12.... Read more