Sander F

Mortal Bloom F

Very nice juicy and tropical, smooth and hazy. Kinda different than what I expect from Founders, but well done.

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge (2020) F

Oh boy. A couple years mellowed this beautifully. Definitely my favorite of the KBS spin offs, and (at the risk of heresy) possibly even better than the original. Leans a bit toward desert beer, but I really dig it.

The Cranfather F

I don't really like cranberry, and yet this beer works for me. Lots of sweet cherry and a little citrus. Mostly get the bourbon on the finish, giving a cocktail like feel. Pleasantly surprised.

Snowbound Vanilla Porter F

It's a pretty good vanilla porter, but I have to compare it against their standard Porter, which I adore. This has a nice vanilla sweetness, but doesn't compare to the brick solid, roasty original.

Sweet Repute F

Been about 6 years since I've had this one. Lots of maple sweetness, maybe some light fruity notes and piney hops. Maybe a hair on the syrupy side, but still pleasant. Booze is felt, but not too much heat.

4 Giants Hazy IPA F

Oh my. Can't remember the last time a new Founders IPA impressed me quite this much. It's hefty and hazy, but tropical and smooth. Really like it.

All Day Chill Day F

Nice less piney more juicy All Day. Not sure it beats the OG, but it's a solid addition.

All Day Haze F

Juicy and light. lovely match for all day classic.

Frootwood (2022) F

Been a while since I had this one. Mostly as I remember, with a tropical punch and maple sweetness. It's a bit rich, but good.

KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa F

rich and silky. leaves a lovely cinnamon and bourbon finish. chocolate and vanilla notes are mixed in too, but not overwhelming. I'm impressed how balanced it is.

Oktoberfest F

Not used to German styles from Founders, but they do it well here. has that defining Founders "heft" on a nice malty marzen.

This Is Ridiculous F

Just right level of sour. a little apple sweetness. some wine barrel character. fizzy and pleasant.

Trailblazer DIPA F

light, crisp. sweet and juicy hops. hides the booze well.

Punkin Ale F

I like it. a little sweet and malty, not too heavy on the pumpkin. fairly light. a little zest/spice dry finish.

Off Centered IPA F

solid ipa. juicy. some orange zestiness.

120 Minute IPA (2020) F

Fresh from the source. boozy as hell, as I remembered. sweet, but not quite too much. boozy heat lingers. it is something unique, for sure.

Sour Dreams Session Sour F

light and crisp. floral hops, and a little sour; like a lemon tartness. very pleasant.

Helles From the Wood F

very light. a faint grassy flavor. not really noticing much of the barrel.

Campfire Amplifier F

agree with my previous rating. it's lovely.

Blue Hen F

very nice pilsner. Light with a little zest. Happy to make it to Dogfishead!

Curmudgeon’s Better Half (2018) F

Almost no bite, and just a very rich maple and molasses sweetness. leaves a warm finish. It was pretty sweet when fresh as I recall, but maybe a bit more and smoother now. the alcohol balances the sweetness well.

Más Agave Prickly Pear F

quite different from the original. dominated by a prickly pear flavor. I just with it had toned down the jammy sweetness a notch.

Bottle Shop Series: Nemesis F

heavy on the barley. some resin bitterness, with boozy heat on the finish. it's potent, and a little too much for my liking.

All Day Vacay F

I wasn't really expecting much, honestly, but it's a pleasant surprise. Light and session able for sure. the classic Founders punch adds just enough character to make it work.

4 Giants IPA F

Definitely get some flavor of Double Trouble, with a splash of Devil Dancer malt. maybe a little rye in there. all balanced pretty nicely, and bold.

KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge (2020) F

holy cow. smells like a chocolate milkshake. silky smooth, rich chocolate, with a perfect boozy bourbon finish. damn near perfect.

Campfire Amplifier F

Very smooth. creamy, with chocolate maltiness. I get just a hint of Graham cracker and cinnamon.

Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) (2020) F

hits heavy with coffee and bourbon this year. Quite smooth even without much aging. always great.

Pilsner F

It's good, and pretty much what I expected. has the classic Founders heft.