Founders KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout) - Founders Brewing Company

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rAvg: 4.64
pDev: 8.84%
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Brewed by:
Founders Brewing Company

Michigan, United States

Style | ABV
American Double / Imperial Stout | 11.20% ABV

Availability: Spring. bottle (1961), on-tap (230), nitro-tap (10), growler (7), cask (1).

Notes:
This stout is brewed with a hint of coffee and vanilla then aged in oak bourbon barrels for over a year.

Note, this is NOT simply barrel-aged Breakfast Stout. It is an entirely different beer.

Now labeled as "KBS."

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Reviews by Synergy87:

Synergy87

Wisconsin

4.75/5 rDev +2.4%
look: 5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Received the last bottle from the back room of Discount Liquor Waukesha. Bottle dated: 2/17/12

A - Pitch black with some carbonation, and a thin brownish head

S - Light bourbon, coffee

T - Roasted malt, coffee, oak wood undertones, and a buttery bourbon flavor yet surprisingly not overpowering as is typical for the style

M - Believe it or not, the body is somewhere between medium and heavy. Smooth, and the subtle carbonation and warmth from the alcohol, almost seems to soothe the tongue

O - If it wasn't so hard to find and Founder's made more batches, I'd make this one of my go to stouts. This is now my new favorite bourbon barrel stout. It is crucial to let this one warm up to about 50-55 degrees to experience the full range of flavors in this beer. It has a great mouthfeel, is complex and as balanced as a bourbon barrel stout can be given this beer styles strong bourbon flavors. I look forward to next March and will hopefully be able to pick up a 4 pack before its all out.

Serving type: bottle

03-24-2012 20:31:04 | More by Synergy87

More User Reviews:

bkonk10

Indiana

4.75/5 rDev +2.4%

05-22-2013 01:56:09 | More by bkonk10

Claytonbrewsby

Virginia

5/5 rDev +7.8%

05-22-2013 01:27:08 | More by Claytonbrewsby

mikeincharleston

South Carolina

4.25/5 rDev -8.4%

05-22-2013 01:00:48 | More by mikeincharleston

Lasering

Florida

4.5/5 rDev -3%

05-22-2013 00:19:00 | More by Lasering

msinger1002

Ohio

4.5/5 rDev -3%

05-21-2013 22:54:11 | More by msinger1002

smooth_aleing

Pennsylvania

4.91/5 rDev +5.8%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Was finally able to check out the bottle, and well-worth the wait (and hype!).

A= Pours a jet black color, with a one-finger, mocha colored head. Head is good and frothy, and settles down to nice layer of foam, with excellent lacing.

S= Immediately, dark chocolate and strong espresso. Notes of cherry, with underlying whiff of bourbon. Incredible.

T= Big, big chocolate notes. Espresso follows strongly, with notes of dark cherry, bourbon, and roasted malts. Just wonderful.

M= Great, molasses-like feel. Thicker than most stouts of tried, but not at all too heavy, despite of the high ABV. Flavor is excellently-layered on the palate.

O= Lives up to all the hype. Cheers!

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 22:38:33 | More by smooth_aleing

projektyle

New Hampshire

5/5 rDev +7.8%

05-21-2013 22:26:28 | More by projektyle

aleman39

California

4.25/5 rDev -8.4%

05-21-2013 21:16:43 | More by aleman39

VirginiaJeff1

Virginia

5/5 rDev +7.8%

05-21-2013 19:15:30 | More by VirginiaJeff1

Busker

Connecticut

5/5 rDev +7.8%

05-21-2013 17:55:26 | More by Busker

HarmonMW

Michigan

5/5 rDev +7.8%

05-21-2013 15:02:22 | More by HarmonMW

Tones24

Illinois

4.75/5 rDev +2.4%

05-21-2013 14:07:24 | More by Tones24

PlinyBeMiney

California

2.5/5 rDev -46.1%

05-21-2013 06:53:39 | More by PlinyBeMiney

Andonato

Texas

5/5 rDev +7.8%

05-21-2013 06:26:18 | More by Andonato

nescientia

Oregon

5/5 rDev +7.8%

05-21-2013 04:21:42 | More by nescientia

ackeeper

Illinois

5/5 rDev +7.8%

05-21-2013 01:57:21 | More by ackeeper

Jslay013

Massachusetts

3.5/5 rDev -24.6%

05-20-2013 21:32:47 | More by Jslay013

andant

New York

4.5/5 rDev -3%

05-20-2013 19:36:47 | More by andant

Dohtig

Maine

4.71/5 rDev +1.5%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

After missing out on this beer at the store and several local tap houses I caught it at the oldest beer bar in town. It was well worth tracking down and making the trip just for a glass. Very dark, served in a large tulip glass the aromas shifted from a hint of bourbon to chocolate. A smooth full body mouthfull. There where so many flavors coming accross that it took a long time to get through them all. It reminded me of the scene from Charlie and the Chocolate factory where the girl takes the gum and new flavors come to her as she chews. This beer was like that, every sip brought a new flavor and insight. When this gets bottled again I won't be missing out. It is well worth hunting for.

Serving type: on-tap

05-20-2013 07:13:01 | More by Dohtig