Jon E.

Mortal Bloom E.

Founders is solid on the fundamentals here. Nothing fancy, just a really nice hazy IPA. Great balance of fruity and hoppy. Not too sweet. Not too funky.

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge E.

The perfect dessert.

Backwoods Bastard E.

Birfday brew! Certainly a sipper. The smokiness builds as I drink it but doesn't ever overpower the oaky, caramelly notes.

Saint Lamvinus (2022) E.

An absolutely incredible beer. I've had some beers of this style in Canada that came close, but this one hits just the right balance between fruit, tart, and funk.

Blushing Padre E.

Final hurrah at Founders. This one is just a bit tart, just a bit sweet, just a bit boozy.

KBS Blueberry E.

This one is great tho. I'm usually not a fan of blueberry beers but this is one done right.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2018) E.

Interesting to have this one so many years out. Alcoholic bite is a bit harsh, but that's in comparison to the IPA I just tried... Best aftertaste by far, though. Just warm, rummy, raisins.

John Chovy E.

Most interesting blonde ale I've had. Lightly hoppy and quite floral.

Nunu Hazy Ipa E.

Smoky tang on a bit of basil fruit salad.

Green Zebra Watermelon E.

Sweeter than expected. Very refreshing.

All Day West Coast E.

All Day Crimson Sky E.

Frootwood (2021) E.

This did not stand up well in the side-by-side with the Mothership version. A bit waterier and not all there. Photo right.

Frootwood - Mothership Series E.

Better than the production version by a bit. Sweeter and richer. The maple makes it in, too. Photo left.

Highball Drifter (2022) E.

Orange creamsicle for sure. Light on the booze. Heavy on the sweets. Kailey's take: "Sprite Remix"

Magic Lambic (2018) E.

Truly magical. Tart up top. Fruity on the bottom. Seems to have aged well.

Bryg 61 E.

Piney and fresh. Checking this in from a while back.

4 Giants IPA E.

Boozy. Piney.

Underground Mountain Brown E.

Not sure what I did to deserve such a fitting end to the year. Rich, sweet, just a bit of coffee. In a word, delicious.