Founders KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout) - Founders Brewing Company

drowland

Florida

4.38/5  rDev -5.6%
look: 5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4

12oz bottle (2009) into a snifter. Pours deep black with shimmering brown when held to the light. The small head is dark leather brown and dissipates quickly into a small ringlet. The aroma is honestly comprised of mostly a big dose of fresh roasted coffee. Underneath this is a small helping of nice bourbon and oak characteristics including a lot of vanilla and a touch of wood. The sweet aroma of whiskey touches through but not much. A drink taken in while inhaling starts quite sweet and flows into wood and vanilla mixed with a touch of citrus. The mid is all added coffee and this is definitely what lingers with undertones of very dark chocolate. As it warms the chocolate comes out more and more. There is a nice carbonation that mingles perfectly with the silky mouthfeel. This is honestly good but I was expecting more bourbon stout and less breakfast stout.

Serving type: bottle

07-25-2011 15:02:32 | More by drowland

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

PlayitAgain

New York

5/5  rDev +7.8%

05-20-2013 02:55:10 | More by PlayitAgain

Ctrauty

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev -3%

05-20-2013 01:26:10 | More by Ctrauty

HALB

California

5/5  rDev +7.8%

05-20-2013 01:09:23 | More by HALB

JakerLou

New Hampshire

4/5  rDev -13.8%

05-20-2013 00:10:01 | More by JakerLou

jrnyc

New York

4.75/5  rDev +2.4%

05-19-2013 22:32:42 | More by jrnyc