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120 Minute IPA (2014) Rechlin

I think this is a 2014, bottle manufactured 2013. Very smooth considering the sky-high ABV. Malty. Pretty much a barleywine.

4 Giants IPA (2020) Rechlin

I didn't mean to age this for 4 years. Oops. Keeping old rating, since this is now a malty mess. No off-flavors, though, thankfully.

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge (2020) Rechlin

Still fairly boozy despite aging nearly 4 years, but thankfully hasn't diminished otherwise. Full of sweet fudgy chocolate, along with a fair amount of roasted malt bitterness and coffee to balance. Only getting a little maple, mostly in the aftertaste.

Palo Santo Marron Rechlin

Bottled date is wearing off but I think it says 2013, so aged over 10 years. Keeping old rating since it seems to have gotten some off flavors, but it's very smooth. Sweet but not too sweet.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2019) Rechlin

Aged 5 years and got quite smooth as a result, with no off flavors. Typical good balance of bourbon and chocolate and coffee as expected.

KBS Blueberry Rechlin

Lots of sweet blueberry flavor, though it obscures some of the stout flavors. Some sweet chocolate as well.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2018) Rechlin

Aged 5 years. Flavors seem slightly more muted than I remember. Plenty of coffee, though, and a moderate amount of bourbon. A bit boozy, as expected. Doesn't seem improved by time, keeping old rating.

All Day Chill Day Rechlin

Pretty good flavor for a low ABV session IPA. Fairly crisp and clean. Moderate bitterness and a little maltiness.

Citrus Squall Rechlin

Huge amount of grapefruit aroma and flavor. A little lime. Somewhat sweet. Low bitterness.

120 Minute IPA (2013) Rechlin

Bottled 7/23/2013, aged over 10 years. Held up surprisingly well, with no off-flavors. Sweet and malty. Boozy but surprisingly drinkable considering the sky-high ABV. Some hop bitterness but mostly subdued.

Utopias Barrel-Aged 120 Minute IPA Rechlin

Can't believe this is 17%. The alcohol is really well hidden (but sneaks up on you quickly). Has the maltiness and hoppiness expected from DFH 120. I haven't yet had the pleasure of trying Utopias so I have no reference, but the barrel aging adds vanilla.

All Day Haze Rechlin

Really nice for a session IPA. Fruity, hoppy flavors with low bitterness despite plenty of hops. Slightly sweet.

All Day West Coast Rechlin

Not as good as the regular All Day but still pretty good for a session IPA. Fairly bitter as West Coast implies, though without as much maltiness.

Raison D'Extra (2014) Rechlin

After aging for 9 years, this has gotten very smooth, with nothing diminished at all, though it is quite cloudy now. Lots of dark fruit flavors. Slightly sweet but not too sweet.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2016) 12.4% Rechlin

Unlike some other Founders beers, this aged just fine, even after 7 years. Fairly smooth but alcohol is still present. Lots of coffee. Hints of bourbon, though that is somewhat diminished.

Breakfast Stout (2013) Rechlin

Last bottle, aged almost 10 years. Definitely diminished with some oxidation. Keeping old rating.

Doom (2017) Rechlin

Lost this one in the back of my fridge. Boozy and malty, with moderate bitterness. Bourbon is there but is mostly lost to the hops.

Devil Dancer (2014) Rechlin

Not sure if this is a 2014 or a 2015 but it's old. Completely forgot I had this. Also completely flat. Quite bitter. Boozy. Didn't age well, but that's expected. Drain pour. Keeping original rating.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2015) Rechlin

Aged 8 years. Way past its peak, unfortunately. Smooth, but rather oxidized, and with low carbonation. Drain pour. Keeping old rating.

Crimson Cru Rechlin

Lots going on. Some nice flavors of stone fruit with some sweetness, along with some hoppiness to balance. Definitely a Belgium meets America beer.

French Toast Bastard Rechlin

Huge amount maple aroma and flavor. Boozy but still fairly smooth. Quite sweet but enough bitterness to balance.

Velvet Rush (2021) Rechlin

Plenty of coffee. Some bourbon flavor, with hints of vanilla. Quite smooth, but less flavor than it could have.

Sweet Repute Rechlin

Fairly sweet, but also with bitterness to balance, especially in the aftertaste. Hints of bourbon. Fairly smooth for what it is.

Wake Up World Wide Stout Rechlin

Quite boozy, but expected. Lots of coffee aroma and flavor. Roasty and chocolaty. Rich but not syrupy, malty but not too sweet.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2017) Rechlin

Aged 5 years. Not noticing any oxidation, thankfully. Fairly smooth for what it is, but definitely still a bit boozy. Coffee and chocolate come through stronger than the bourbon.

Sang Bleu (Camerise) Rechlin

Intense berry flavor. Surprisingly dry. Light tartness and just a hint of funkiness. Nice complexity, like a dry red wine.

KBS Hazelnut Rechlin

Lots of hazelnut flavor overpowers most of the other flavors. Very rich, with a lot of mouthfeel, almost syrupy. Plenty of dark chocolate too.

4 Giants IPA Rechlin

Hoppy, with some good piney and citrusy flavors. Moderate bitterness. Better than the hazy version. Hops cover the alcohol well.

4 Giants Hazy IPA Rechlin

Lots of fresh hops. Not a huge fan of the nutty hop characteristics though. Moderate bitterness. Fairly sweet.

All Day Vacay Rechlin

Light and citrusy, with a little sweetness and minimal bitterness.

Bottle Shop Series Highball Drifter Rechlin

Definitely reminiscent of a bourbon cocktail, perhaps a little bit like an old fashioned. Somewhat sweet with a hint of fruitiness. A bit of underlying bitterness.

Utopias Barrel - Aged World Wide Stout (2021) Rechlin

Boozy, but how could it not be? Less body than expected, but actually just right, not syrupy. The barrel aging adds almost a cognac like flavor to it. Has notes of dark chocolate and stone fruit. Low bitterness.

KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa Rechlin

Cinnamon comes through strong, along with some vanilla in the aftertaste. Smooth. Thinner body than expected. Definitely not as good as regular KBS though.

Breakfast Stout (2013) Rechlin

Aged almost 8 years, bottle date 10/22/13. Past its peak, unfortunately (keeping original rating). Lots of coffee and good body. Moderate to high roasted malt bitterness. Smooth.

Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS) (2019) Rechlin

Forgot how good this was. Quite sweet and a bit syrupy, but also with lots of dark chocolate and coffee bitterness to balance. Maple is almost as strong as the bourbon.

Limbo Yuzu Rechlin

Sweet and fruity. Not getting much Belgian characteristics but there is plenty of yuzu. Light tartness. Pretty good for a non-alcoholic beer.

Drink'in The Sun (0.3%) Rechlin

Fairly sweet with a fair amount of hop bitterness, though no fresh hop aromas. A bit of a tangy flavor.

Campfire Amplifier Rechlin

Chocolaty, with hints of cinnamon and Graham cracker. Just getting a little marshmallow sweetness. Easy to drink but slightly boozy for the 6.5% ABV.

Sun-Day-Feels Rechlin

Moderately sour, with a good amount of notes of different fruits, especially orange, while still having the underlying beer flavor.

Beer Geek Vanilla Shake Rechlin

Lots of coffee flavor balanced with sweet chocolate. Hints of vanilla. Lots of body. Less boozy than expected.