Founders Doom - Founders Brewing Company

schwemjw

Ohio

4.96/5  rDev +21%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5

A: a light golden color without much head.

S: Oak, bourbon, vanilla, buttered popcorn, balanced out with tropical fruit, papaya, guappa, grapefruit, and pineapple. after being overwhelmed by these flavors they mellow out and a floral and spicy characteristic come through. intriguing.

T: Once again, vanilla initially dominates. Then comes the bourbon and spicy rye. Then it becomes earthy and floral with a big dry finish. West coast pine is all over this thing.

M: smooth, creamy with a little burn on the end.

O: WOW! i don't know about everyone else but i truly loved this beer. Loved it. i didn't to like it this much but its hard not to love bourbon and oak mixed with an IPA. It has some crazy flavor that is all over the map. delicious. /98

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 21:14:26 | More by schwemjw

Ken2Brew4taste

Michigan

4.91/5  rDev +19.8%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I had this on tap, as well as from a bottle (750ml).
To start with, let me explain that my favorite Double IPA ever has been the Double Trouble by Founders. I was on board with this bourbon barrel version since I first heard of it.

A - Poured a low thin head, but was able to leave behind some lacing. The color was very clear, a bit more to a pale amber than gold, but very deep.

S - Sweet, Slightly Hoppy, Citrusy, Oak Barrel... All the factors of this beer come through in a very balanced way.

T - Surprised! I was not expecting the spicier notes of the barrel but more of the Bourbon that was not even as strong as I anticipated. Obviously built on the back bone of an IPA, this thing has balance. At 10% ABV, its too well hidden and this one goes down easy. EXCELLENT, too bad its not a regular beer for them, I could enjoy this for years to come.

M - Smooth, Full, yet complex and clean finishing with just enough sweet and hoppy tail to remind you you just tasted near perfection.

O - I want more, I want it often. Pricy but well worth the $$. I reccommed this to any beer drinkers that like bourbon barrel aged beers. Good luck trying to score some unless you can hit the taproom this week, this won't be lasting long.

Serving type: on-tap

04-19-2013 18:22:21 | More by Ken2Brew4taste

PincheNorteno

Michigan

4.89/5  rDev +19.3%
look: 4.75 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

2013 release, poured into an 8 oz tumbler. Review based on tastings in April and June.

When poured, it leaves wide bubbles that span the neck of the bottle. This happened when There's not much head, it's a bit syrupy and pours somewhat flat. There was an irridescence to some of the foam, rainbows like soap.

The smell is sweet vanilla bourbon and hop forward. Pineapple, citrus, bitter piney ganja, malt, warmth, alcohol. There is definitely some hop complexity that you gotta look for in between the whiskey bloom. At the back end I taste what reminds me of line dried laundry gone a tad sour, from a lighter Founders taproom pilsner that showcased a single strain.

Mouthfeel is great for this style. It's pretty flat, a bit viscous.

Overall, I look forward to another release of Doom. I love the hop selection they've used here, and the barrel aging adds a complementary element of flavor that other DIPAs lack.

Serving type: bottle

06-01-2013 19:10:17 | More by PincheNorteno

AVDeuph

Florida

4.88/5  rDev +19%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I had this at Founders on tap, served in a snifter.

Appeared a nice golden orange color, semi-hazy and very enticing. Aroma was of hops and hops, and a very fruity hop presence at that. Bourbon undertones remind me that this is going to be unique.

Incredible. Super mixed-fruit hops and a strong bitter aftertaste. I had an interesting reaction to this taste which took a little while for me to comprehend. At first I thought, wow this tastes like pineapple-orange juice. While it retained that association for me throughout, I realized that the bourbon flavors were synergistic and blending REALLY well with the fruity hop flavors, and for whatever reason this created like some sort of imitation pineapple flavor. I loved it, a lot.

Mouthfeel was rich and coating, and the drinkability was great for this ABV; you can take this beer at whichever pace you deem appropriate. It could have been just a weird personal palate thing with the pineapple, but coming from a DIPA-lover, this is probably the best DIPA I've ever had (over Hopslam, Double Crooked Tree, 90-minute). I do have some PtE coming in to me soon so perhaps the Hand of Doom will have a challenger...we shall see.

Serving type: on-tap

05-23-2009 01:02:30 | More by AVDeuph

MacQ32

South Carolina

4.86/5  rDev +18.5%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 5

A – Pours a golden orange with a solid finger of light cream head which lingers for a good 5 minutes. Lacing as fantastic – thick and unbroken around the edge of the glass.

S – Lots of oaky boozy bourbon, sweet vanilla, the slightest trace of tart citrus. Lacking DIPA qualities

T – Oh wow, initially just straight woody/oaky warm bourbon and some vanilla, minimal alcohol detectable. Eventually the bourbon subsides and delicious sweet and citrusy flavors come through, and the bitterness although mild (relative to the bourbon flavors) comes through. The aftertaste is sweet citrus flavors, mild bitterness, and a smokey oaked flavor.

M – Fairly light bodied for the flavor – well carbonated, making this more drinkable than it probably should be.

O – Absolutely fantastic – the more I drink the more I can get around the bourbon and the more immediately the DIPA qualities are picked up. Fantastic all the way around.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 01:59:58 | More by MacQ32

adamette

Ohio

4.85/5  rDev +18.3%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

Served at the brewery earlier today into a brandy glass. 10 oz. for $5.

A Golden brown, murky, big head, lots of big bubbles. 4.0

S Hops, malt, belgian yeast huge smell and very inviting, interesting. 4.5

T Malt candy sweet, hops to match with a great belgian yeast taste as well. I do not know how it can be improved. 5.0

M Big, huge. This demands your attention and returns that attention in a very gratifying way. 5.0

D Savored every drop, great beer! I would never let any of this remain in my glass! 5.0

Notes: Drinking this beer at Founders today reminds me of why I am a beer advocate. It is simply a work of art...something to behold. Why more brewers do not make more of this is beyond me.

Serving type: on-tap

10-19-2009 02:38:36 | More by adamette

WVbeergeek

Ohio

4.84/5  rDev +18%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

Excited to try this beer I'm never a huge fan of barrel aged DIPA, but it's Founders they don't typically screw up any beers they've done in whiskey barrels. Pours a slightly hazed bright golden copper hue with a bright white head forming thick, with fine white lacing left behind evenly between sips. The nose comes off like a honey bourbon barrel, toasted oak, vanilla, a bit of charred barrel notes really impressive mild citric hops definitely muted from the barrel aging here. A beautiful marriage between DIPA and bourbon barrels, I'm in love with the first sip it's sweet with whisky malts, slightly vanilla charred oak with big alcohol and bitterness from the muted hops it's an amazing experience for any bourbon and DIPA lover it's the lovechild. It has a kiss of honey that makes the bourbon burn just wash away complex ale in all it's beauty I'm in love with this beer. Mouthfeel is medium to full bodied residual sugars abound, great stuff throughout each sip not a bad sensation on the palate. Overall impressive to no end, I'm a fan of this beer...it's gone before you want it to be gone. It's that good don't believe me try it, please.

Serving type: bottle

06-14-2013 18:15:18 | More by WVbeergeek

BenJames1984

Michigan

4.8/5  rDev +17.1%
look: 5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

I ordered a sample of this at Crunchys Bar in East Lansing, MI. This stuff blew me away, and soared above Double Trouble in Founder's pecking order.

Appearance- A clear, light amber color capped with a frothy white head.

Smell- Citrus, primarily grapefruit. A tinge of pine, and a hint of malt.

Taste- A perfect balance of malts and hops. Good God, this is one of the best beers to grace my palette in the longest time.

Mouthfeel- Medium body, and a nice little warming feeling when going down. This would be an ideal winter beer.

Drinkability- For as complex and strong as this beer is, I could probably drink a four pack with no problem...just for the sheer enjoyment of the taste.

Great job, Founder's. Keep it up.

Serving type: on-tap

10-02-2009 16:21:38 | More by BenJames1984

mikey711

New Jersey

4.8/5  rDev +17.1%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 5

Counter pressure bottle bottle thanks to badnewsbeers

A: Slightly cloudy golden orange color. Head is only about a quarter of an inch thick and does not retain all that well or leave any lacing.

S: Mixture of Vanilla and citrus hops that is heavenly. The bourbon is very light but mainly comes through as vanilla sweetness.

T: Oh man this is good. The citrus hoppiness and the bitterness of the pine blend very well with the sweetness of the vanilla, but there is also a very smokey quality that is very enjoyable. There is also a bit of a pepper note which adds to the overall flavor profile and complexity.

M: For the most part smooth, with some lingering bitterness. A touch of heat but that doesnt really bother me.

D: I could drink this nonstop for the rest of my life. I really wish founders would bottle this so that i could have it more often as it is one of my favorites

Serving type: growler

05-27-2010 22:50:42 | More by mikey711

cindyjeffsmith

Georgia

4.78/5  rDev +16.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

First thanks much to the generous pal that got me this (you know who you are!)
appearance: Clear honey with a steady stream of bubbles. For a 10+%, a huge whitish head and messy lacing.
smell: Until this warmed it was "merely" a damn good citrus and floral DIPA. After....damn...vanilla mixes with the other. Sweet bourbon mixes with the fine DIPA and vanilla.
taste: The taste is awesome from the chilly pour and only gets better. All the flavors of the nose with a final bitter finish balanced perfectly with the vanilla and bourbon. Damn.
overall: I thought this would be good, no idea it would be a masterpiece but it is.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 22:29:56 | More by cindyjeffsmith

ROBORB

North Carolina

4.72/5  rDev +15.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

On tap at the brewery. It was served in a snifter with a nice 2 finger head. You can pick up bourbon, citrus, and perhaps vanilla on the first sniff. It smelled fantastic and tasted even better. It was very bitter when it was cold but as the beer warmed up it evened out nicely. I could pick up a nice, but pungent citrus taste at first. Then as it warmed I could pick up some vanilla, oak and some sort of buttery taste. I would look for this beer and get it again in a heartbeat.

Serving type: on-tap

08-18-2009 03:11:41 | More by ROBORB

Lunch

Maryland

4.72/5  rDev +15.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Served on-tap at EBF 2010 in Boston, MA into a tasting glass at the appropriate temperature (02/20/10).

A: Glowing shade of golden yellow with some orange hues. Capped by some thick off-white foam.

S: Great aroma of citrus, tropical hops, honey, and some stick maple syrup. Some oak undertones as well as of booze and pine. It is almost as if the hops have been dipped in candied sugar.

T: Probably my favorite beer of the fest. The candied sugar, citrus hops are the dominant flavor with layers of tropical fruit, orange, honey, oak, and maple syrup. The complexity of this beer is off the charts.

M: Fuller-bodied with a slight syrupy texture along with low and smooth creamy carbonation.

D: I am truly amazed that this beer weighs in at 10.4% abv as it is completely hidden. Easy to drink and hard to put down.

Overall this is yet another fine offering from Founders that needs to be bottled. An extremely unique take on the American Double IPA and one that is sure to please. Highly Recommended.

Serving type: on-tap

02-24-2010 14:58:40 | More by Lunch

Neorebel

New Jersey

4.71/5  rDev +14.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Having just tasted KBS for the first time, I am super excited to try another tasty barrel aged treat from Founders... DOOM is a clear, carbonated, brilliant copper hue. It's head is sudsy, and leaves ample lacing in it's wake. The aroma on this magnificent creation is simply breathtaking! The bourbon and fruit esters compete for your favor with each whiff. Vanilla cream, strawberry, apricot, french toast, and very bright citrus notes are interwoven into the scent.

The complexity and satisfying nature of the flavor is on par with KBS, without a doubt. If this libation was born a meal instead of a beverage it would definitely be a sweet, bready breakfast. The bulk of the flavor is soft, like pancakes or french toast, with a very clear taste of coconut flakes in the mix. Then, there is a crisp and sharp bite of hops and a wash of bourbon. The finish is dry and lightly burnt. For the alcohol content, the heat and perceived body is only moderate. Seek out this bottle - the Founders brewmaster proves yet again that he is a bonafide genius!

Serving type: bottle

05-03-2013 01:13:55 | More by Neorebel

mpedara429

Massachusetts

4.71/5  rDev +14.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

I was on a mission to find KBS and I got even luckier to pick up Doom! Somebody never picked up their special order for this wonderful brew and I became the rightful owner. I feel sorry for the sap. Anyways...

A: Pours out a slightly hazy amber color with three fingers of off white head. Head was very thick with good retention leaving heavy and chunky spots of lacing on the glass.

S: Smells like pineapple upside down cake. Very tropical with pineapple and maybe coconut like smell. Sweet and buttery toffee.

T: Similar to the smell. A little bit of earthy hop bitterness and just enough presence of oak barrels.

M: Medium body that is oily and creamy. Carbonation in the light to medium range. Very smooth.

O: This beer was heavenly! Truly unique. Sort of breaks away from the traditional citrus/pine style. Great for the open-minded IPA drinker or any fan of barrel aged brews.

Serving type: bottle

05-05-2013 01:26:46 | More by mpedara429

bobhits

Kentucky

4.69/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 2.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 5 | overall: 5

I don't know why I keep buying these founder's special beers. CBS was ok but impossible to get a bottle of, the rest were easy enough to get but ranged from maybe with age (bolt cutter) to just plain awful (all the rest). Add in I'm not sure an IPA aged in a barrel has ever been even ok and again why I spent 15 dollars on this is beyond me. Still....founders does make a lot of good beers so maybe this one won't be awful.

L. Very light colored orange, almost clearly lager like when pouring from the bottle. A decent white cap but large bubbles so I don't expect them to last too long.

S. Hops and vanilla, really interesting mix. They have managed to just get the vanilla notes to really showcase over too much oak which can sour and turn hops away. Not that those elements aren't here but they are subtle and in the back ground like they should be.

T. Wow this is freaking great. Wonderful citrus ruby grapefruit and orange peels sweetened with vanilla and bourbon goodness. Rock candy meets some kind of sugary hop infused goodness. This is freaking amazing.

M. Thick and sugary like all the founders special releases but very well carbonated which gives it a light and drinkable element that has been missing in many of their past releases.

O. This is desert you'll be dreaming about. Perhaps not a perfect beer but this stuff is just amazing and worth honestly fighting over bottles. One of the best beers I've had this year and I regret not buying a second bottle. The beers been our a few days if not a week and they still had 7 more bottles in the store so I'd not even feel guilty for buying more!.

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 22:56:11 | More by bobhits

stckhndlr

Virginia

4.69/5  rDev +14.4%
look: 4 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

The nose is so complex. Sweet like a honey bubblegum. Brings out a great floral bouquet. Flavor is so soothing. Double trouble is great but the barrel aging really takes it over the top. Beautiful golden color. Very well crafted. I would recommend you get one asap.

Serving type: on-tap

05-07-2013 22:22:52 | More by stckhndlr

cameraman

Kentucky

4.68/5  rDev +14.1%
look: 3.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4

A dark yellow to light amber color is presented in the glass. A quarter inch head appears that is white in color and slowly laces down the sides of the glass. A hop dominant aroma with citrus, pine, earthy scents; this is followed by a mild floral fragrance, all of which combines into a striking scent enveloping the nose. The hops dominate the taste, but it all starts with a malty, honey, maple syrup flavors that start out each and every sip. The hops gradually builds its strength with an intense citurs flavor and then a piercing earthy flavor takes over and stays on the palate for some time. A mild grass flavor does linger long after each taste is gone. The feel is watery at the front, with the gradual thickening and stickiness comes out as it reaches the back of the throat. The palate is left with a string arid dryness. The look of this beer was lighter in color than I expected, but the aroma and flavor are top notch. The texture is appealing and leaves a dry clean palate. This would be great with any spicy foods.

Serving type: on-tap

06-04-2010 19:08:24 | More by cameraman

BlurryVisi0n

New York

4.65/5  rDev +13.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Served in an over-sized tulip glass.

Appearance: This brew pours a nice transparent heavy orange-gold little darker than what it sounds. Body creates roughly a quarter inch head rising coming off white, settling pretty quick after about two sips.

Smell: Little light but very mesmerizing. You feel vanilla notes and a dose of citrus, one sniff is all you need to bask in the glory.

Taste: Complexity at it's finest. Sweet-bitterness, hops that honestly taste so fresh. A citrus sweet right at the beginning then a huge punch of whiskey the is absolutely addicting.

Mouth: Sticky icky, and medium body what else do you need.

Overall: Founders has made a true gem. I have drank quite a few "barrell-aged" DIPAs, this one is definitely the "It" beer. I am happy I bought two, one for now the other for a little bit of aging. Salud!

Serving type: bottle

04-28-2013 22:01:09 | More by BlurryVisi0n

THANAT0PSIS

Wisconsin

4.63/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

Founders Doom

Appearance: The relative oddity that is bourbon barrel-aged Double Trouble predictably pours a slightly darker and richer gold than the base beer. A slightly violent pour yields two fingers of pure white head with impressive retention, based on the barrel aging. Lacing is very good. There is also more carbonation than expected given the bourbon presence. There is minimal sediment present as well, but the beer is nearly crystal clear. This is a great looking drink and really is not all that different in appearance from Double Trouble.

Aroma: “Odd” is the only word to describe the duel between bourbon (which is very much present, though in more of an alcohol presence than a traditional bourbon note) and citrusy hops. The bourbon actually makes the hop qualities come out earthier in comparison to Double Trouble’s largely citrus- and pine-based aroma. The bourbon (or, rather, alcohol) is not overpowering, but actually somehow works quite well with the earthiness of the hops and caramel of the malt bill. There is a touch of vanilla from the barrel hidden in the nose. Overall, it really just smells like a sweet, syrupy, high ABV IIPA with a hint of oak, which is not a bad thing; more bourbon barrel character would have been nice.

Taste: The barrel, perhaps angry that it was nearly counted out of the aroma, hits hard, almost to the degree of tasting like an impossibly smooth shot of bourbon. Never fear, hop-heads, as is just the beginning: this beer is immensely complex. Right after the initial bourbon barrel sucker punch (which is packed with sweet bourbon, hot booziness, and fantastic oak) come the hops; they vary as the beer warms: initially, only the harsh grapefruit is strong enough to cut through the barrel, but eventually some great orange and mango notes come through. The mango brings with it a banana (!?) and a pineapple to create a great tropical fruit basket. There is also a strange (yet awesome), savory butter quality going on here. The malt wavers from bready to caramel to toffee (likely because of the barrel’s influence), and is superb throughout. The assertiveness of the barrel may ruin the beer for some, but for what it is it is done to perfection.

Mouthfeel: It is a bit thinner than one would hope for in an IIPA, but still solid; the thinness is likely a result of the bourbon seeping into the beverage. The carbonation is not quite as active as the appearance would suggest, but it is enough. After the mention of how strong the barrel is in the taste it should come as no surprise that there is a definite alcohol burn in the mouthfeel. It is not quite as bad as taking a shot of even the smoothest of bourbons, but it registers only a few magnitudes below that; it is almost shocking that the ABV is only 10%. There is a mild astringency from the hops, which is utterly unsurprising when considering the base beer has some of the most ridiculous astringency found in any beer. All these qualities combine to create a slightly “hot”, yet wonderfully silky-smooth beer. Wonderful.

Overall: My first bourbon barrel-aged IIPA was a runaway success. Sure, the barrel character is outrageous, but beneath that is a fantastically complex beer. The key to enjoying this beer is to LET IT WARM. So much comes out of it while it closes in on room temperature, and drinking it cold, like every other IIPA, will not do it justice. The barrel character in this is matched only by Goose Island BCBS, and it stands out more here because of the lighter, thinner base beer. There is so much to love about this, but it takes an open mind and an adventurous palate to really appreciate everything that Founders succeeded in doing here. For BA, this will not be the next CBS by any means, but it also is not Frangelic Mountain Brown. Pick it up if possible. 18/20

Serving type: bottle

04-23-2013 21:52:00 | More by THANAT0PSIS

sjones5045

New Jersey

4.63/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

What to say about this?! Perhaps one of the most different smelling and tasting beers out there. Founders has built a reputation for delivering outstanding unique off center bourbon beers and this is another example of how there is Founders and then everyone else.

Pours a clean orange with decent head. Smell is definitely something you don't experience with other beers. When first cracked there is a big upfront of bourbon but as the beer breaths you definitely get more of the double trouble citrus hops in combo with the bourbon.

The taste is of course unique too. Every sip is different. Sometime more hops and others more bourbon. I guess if I had one complaint would be the citrus is really mellowed from the bourbon.

Overall, as with almost all of the backstage series, I wish it is easier to get and that they would be brewed regularly. But this is an outstanding unique, off enter beer that a true craft beer enthusiast would definitely appreciate the complexity of the brew. Once again a world class offing from Founders.

Serving type: bottle

04-27-2013 22:01:31 | More by sjones5045

vfgccp

New York

4.63/5  rDev +12.9%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

A – Hazy with a decent quantity of white suspended sediment. Bright gold body. Thick, creamy white cap of foam settles relatively quickly. Ok retention and nice lace.

S – Sweet strawberry jam, touch of booze, vanilla, light grapefruit, maple, bright oak.

T – Vanilla, maple syrup, fresh strawberries, caramel, white oak, rosemary, malt candy, woody booze.

M – Wonderfully smooth, thick, creamy, full body; especially for the style.

O – Incredible. Unlike a BA stout, the barrel takes center stage while the hops support and frame the profile; the complexity and quality of the barrels put this beer over the top. Tip-of-the-hat to the brewers at Founders.

Serving type: bottle

05-02-2013 00:43:57 | More by vfgccp

DubbelBastard

Michigan

4.61/5  rDev +12.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 5 | overall: 4.75

A: Not much head, murky orange color. Fairly typical for a strong IPA.

S: Not as strong as I'd expect. Served in a snifter, so I think it captures what bouquet there is. It has a wonderful floral smell from the hops, but only a little bourbon.

T: Great for IPA, not a ton of bourbon flavor, but there is some there.

M: Fairly thin, but aren't most IPA's? The high alcohol content doesn't have an ostentatious presence, so that's good.

Overall: I'd drink this again. It's not as hoppy as Devil Dancer, not as bourbony as KBS. But a great idea, and a great beer, nonetheless.

Serving type: on-tap

04-25-2013 17:59:38 | More by DubbelBastard

CRJMellor

Arkansas

4.6/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This a barrel-aged version of Double Trouble. The barrel aging smooth some of the hop bitterness in a very enjoyable manner. Makes the more resiny notes in the DT settle down and promtes the more floral and smoother hop resins shine through. Barrel aging seems to bring more of the malty sweetness and the depths of the malt to the forfront which IMO seems to make an even more drinkable brew than the original version. Mouthfeel is smooth and as it warms becomes even more enjoyable and easy-going. Kudos to the Founder's folks for continuing their exploration of big beers and spins-offs of their classics.

Serving type: on-tap

02-01-2009 22:12:06 | More by CRJMellor

mikesgroove

South Carolina

4.6/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

decent lace. Lots of carbonation, tiny bit of sediment, only real loss of score here would be on the lack of head. Smell was classic Hop Bomb, deep pine resin, with a strong alcohol presence upon first smell, as it warmed some of the more subtle scents started to come through, a slight sugary sweetness and citrus, specifically grapefruit were now there to be found. Overall smell was very nice, not over powering, but did have enough to tingle the nose a bit. Taste was very crisp, clean, and warming. Alcohol was a big factor in the beginning again, with a huge pine hop hit. Letting it warm brings out the malt that was trying to balance it with a bit of sweetness, but is still overpowered by the hops. This was a very good brew, and I am glad I got to try it. A

Serving type: growler

08-24-2011 03:37:43 | More by mikesgroove

Roman5150

Michigan

4.6/5  rDev +12.2%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.75

Bottle into tulip

Appearance: cloudy orange/amber, slight white head

Smell: bourbon, resinous, huge whiskey overtones

Taste: strong bourbon flavors, you can taste the barrel perfectly. Hops are pretty tame and earthy, very resinous, slight vanilla and very minor fruitiness, which is masked by the bourbon. Getting some roasted malt on the tail end, you can feel the alcohol in this, very warming, but also really smooth. Wow

Mouthfeel: no much carbonation, huge full feel

Overall: had high expectations, surpassed them. My favorite beer from Founders, the balance of bourbon flavor and hops is perfect.

Serving type: bottle

05-12-2013 03:14:29 | More by Roman5150