Founders KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout) - Founders Brewing Company

facundoCNB

New Jersey

4.6/5  rDev -0.9%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

thick motor oil like pour, jet black in color with a quarter inch of brown head which quickly disappeared. getting a huge scent of alcohol as soon as i start pouring into the snifter.

let the glass sit for about 10 minutes to warm up a tiny bit.

smells mainly of vanilla and bourbon with a hint of roasted nuts. not getting any of the coffee smell (it said it's got coffee beans.. we'll see if it comes up in the taste).

the taste is phenomenal! not as boozy tasting as it smelled, in fact the bourbon flavor is pretty subtle on the mouth (as far as mouthfeel goes). tastes of vanilla, bourbon, tobacco, light and sweet coffee, roasted grains, roasted walnuts/pecans. a quite complex flavor for a stout i thought was just going to be harsh with the booze!

full body, very mellow and creamy on the palate with a bite from the bourbon! barely feeling the carbonation. definitely a nice sipping beer, as it gives off nice warmth. this is pretty much what a stout SHOULD feel like.

overall this is a solid barrel aged stout. i have no complaints. i can understand what the hype has been all about, finally! however, i do recommend that the people who can't get ahold of it - try their luck with some central waters peruvian morning or bourbon barrel aged stout if they like this style. it's hard to say which is better - but this kbs reminded me a lot of them.

Serving type: bottle

06-30-2012 07:43:16 | More by facundoCNB

ajzy

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -8.4%

05-25-2013 16:45:32 | More by ajzy

dmsulli

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -3%

05-25-2013 14:04:59 | More by dmsulli

JMScowcroft

Vermont

4.86/5  rDev +4.7%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Founders Brewing Company - Founders KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout) - 12fl oz bottle

Look - Pours black as night but thinner than a RIS with a small chocolate head that leaves sticky lacing. There is a nice red hue on the edges.

Smell - Rich chocolate, molasses, coffee, and a hint of bourbon. Maybe a tinge of vanilla cherry.

Taste - So damn rich and smooth! A friggan adult milkshake! Slightly carbonated wave of coffee (espresso), then dark chocolate/cocoa, then back to coffee. The bourbon sits in the background, adding a little oomph. Hearty as hell!

Mouthfeel - Rests a thick burnt sugar, roasted coffee, and toasted chewy chocolate. In terms of booziness it is remarkably light for 11.2%. Drinkable but sip this one, it has a lot to offer and taking your time is the only way to do it.

Overall - Do NOT serve cold as it dampens the flavor! Leave the bottle(s) out for 30 minutes or so before serving, it definitely bring outs the complexity. This is another great brew by Founders.

Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 13:36:31 | More by JMScowcroft

RayUF07

Florida

4.75/5  rDev +2.4%

05-25-2013 05:47:00 | More by RayUF07

ajramirez1

Washington

5/5  rDev +7.8%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Live in NW WA rec'd in a beer trade with my buddy DWitt. Beer cold is really good. Let it warm, it is amazing...
Worth the hype. KBS is best stout to date. Cant imagine how good it taste kegged
With age, this beer would be mind blowing. So if anyone had the beer cellered, contact me. Pink Q Tip

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Serving type: bottle

05-25-2013 04:00:06 | More by ajramirez1

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.5/5  rDev -3%

05-25-2013 02:18:52 | More by SmellsofMahagony

edbritton

Alabama

5/5  rDev +7.8%

05-24-2013 20:28:09 | More by edbritton

s_currie

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev -3%

05-24-2013 18:58:54 | More by s_currie

Beer_Drinker

Illinois

4.75/5  rDev +2.4%

05-24-2013 16:44:23 | More by Beer_Drinker

wezzul

Michigan

5/5  rDev +7.8%

05-24-2013 16:35:29 | More by wezzul

Benish

Wisconsin

4.75/5  rDev +2.4%

05-24-2013 15:05:35 | More by Benish

kspongeworthy

Texas

4.5/5  rDev -3%

05-24-2013 14:40:11 | More by kspongeworthy

Hoozierdaddy

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -3%

05-24-2013 05:18:54 | More by Hoozierdaddy

SwG237

New York

4.5/5  rDev -3%

05-24-2013 03:50:17 | More by SwG237

BeerGardener

Nebraska

5/5  rDev +7.8%

05-24-2013 03:42:32 | More by BeerGardener

WKole81

Illinois

5/5  rDev +7.8%

05-24-2013 03:05:15 | More by WKole81

Jeremy_H

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev -3%

05-24-2013 01:49:13 | More by Jeremy_H

berserka

Rhode Island

5/5  rDev +7.8%

05-24-2013 01:39:22 | More by berserka

BrendanTownsend

New Hampshire

5/5  rDev +7.8%

05-24-2013 01:27:16 | More by BrendanTownsend

ATXboozer

Texas

4.75/5  rDev +2.4%

05-23-2013 23:44:50 | More by ATXboozer

Billz187

Ohio

4.75/5  rDev +2.4%

05-23-2013 23:39:16 | More by Billz187

tipfortap

New York

4.84/5  rDev +4.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

5 words to describe it: Burnt Sugar, Fudgey, Chewy, Roasty, Smooth

Paired it with: CBS

Should have paired it with: Actual breakfast. Pancakes or French toast.

Drink it if you like: Silent killers; any oatmeal, coffee, or chocolate porter or stout.

A few other thoughts: KBS is by far my favorite of the Breakfasts. It was SO smooth and velvety, and hid its 11.2% ABV remarkably well. It’s sweeter and creamier than the CBS, and has none of that licorice funk that I found in its sibling. It’s just an amazingly balanced, practically perfect beer.

Serving type: on-tap

05-23-2013 19:30:30 | More by tipfortap

Boston_Steve

Massachusetts

4.75/5  rDev +2.4%

05-23-2013 19:13:10 | More by Boston_Steve

Dpayne

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev -3%

05-23-2013 00:54:00 | More by Dpayne