Frootwood

Fruit Beer

We took a crisp, light-bodied cherry ale and hid it away in oak barrels that have held both bourbon and maple syrup. After a lengthy stint, it emerged a changed beer, blanketed in notes of warm vanilla and earthy sweetness. The wood proves itself the star of this beer, adding depth and taming the tart cherry while the maple imposes a velvety texture that lingers for not a moment too long.

ABV

8.0

Rating

3.762

Rating count

36,737

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David Eubanks

Just like a snow cone.

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Corinne S.

Not nearly as strong as other bourbon barrel aged beers, balanced well with the sweet cherries and maple

3.5

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Ryan Watts

My favorite Founders offering available right now.

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Kimberly Turcott

Never thought this would be my type, but it is intriguingly delicious.

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Kevin S.

Fruity nose. Smooth mouth feel. Slight sweetness with obvious but not overpowering bourbon. Perfect ABV.

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Rj O

A little too medicinal

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Teagan Murphy

SO GOOD

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Jim Clopton

Not tart. Smooth cherry, maybe vanilla. Boozy.

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Steven S.

Barrel-aged cough syrup. Take that as you see fit

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Steve D

Lots of cherry and a little oak in the aroma. Big cherry flavor, with a little oak. The maple is there, but it blends somehow with the cherry for some nice complexity. I was afraid this would be Robitussiny, but it actually works and is really good.

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Pythonhttp

Oakey cherry bourbon, very smooth. Sweet and fruity.

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John Shea

Nope. Way too heavy on the cherry.

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SomethingTOASTY

Cherries, oak funk, and a smooth maple finish.

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Jerid Stock

Cherry bomb.

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Michael B

Sweet and cherry, and slightly tart. Very good.

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Adam Williams

Shower beer!

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Baylor Bishop

This is a cool concept, and I was hopeful for a great outcome. Ultimately the cherry is medicinal and the beer doesn’t offer much depth. A bit disappointing

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Jeff

Really good

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Curt Huettner

Love it

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Kristin S.

Refreshing and interesting.

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Josh M

I forgot to take a picture of the beer, so you get a picture of my feet. Don't perv out, weirdos...

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Ian Cooper

Very cherry forward, hardly any barrel aged flavor.

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Eddie Campbell

Thanks Kristen&Josh, nice treat

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Bryan Connolly

Sweet and very smooth. I enjoyed this beer.

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Nathan M.

Not as good as I remember

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Scott H.

Forgot to check I this in 2017 but I like the 2022 version better. Just a good balance of flavors when somewhat fresh.

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Tom Hedlund

Wow such an easy drinker. Light, smooth, and a great blend of cherry and bourbon. I didn't get much of the maple flavor but loves it all the same.

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Ken Z.

Light cherry and bourbon nose. Sweet cherries up front leading to a light, semi-sweet, bourbon finish with just a faint hint of maple flavor. Definitely a dessert beverage. It hides that 8% too well, it went down really fast! 4.39! 😲 🍺🍻🍺

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David Carenbauer

11.09.21 1847 6. Ruby-amber w/ white head; ok lacing and retention. Very sweet. Cherries, vanilla, maple finish. Semi-tart

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The Draft Specialist LLC

Very oaky on the nose. Drinks very smooth and sweet Cherry with a bit of vanilla.

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Steve Sloan

Finally trying this one. Unique flavor with the cherry, maple, and bourbon, but very sweet.

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Ben A.

Yummo

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