Founders Centennial IPA - Founders Brewing Company

cproioi

Ohio

3.18/5  rDev -23.6%
look: 2.5 | smell: 3 | taste: 3 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

The beer pours a copperish body with a lot of carbonation present in the glass. Sitting on top of the body is a white head that dissipated into a film covering the beer leaving slight lacing. The smell is of glorious American hops giving it the citrusy nose. The taste had a slight maltiness that tried to come through but the citrus flavor hops just beat it back down. The beer was light on the palate with no real alcohol warming notes. This beer was a little too drinkable for being in the 7% abv range. It was too easy for my grilfriend and I to just drink pint after pint.

This beer pairs up nicely with spicy foods. The hops cut right through the spice and the carbonation scrubs the tounge making the next bite feel like the first.

Serving type: on-tap

02-27-2007 02:16:28 | More by cproioi

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-22-2013 03:14:11 | More by SmellsofMahagony

obrike

Texas

4.31/5  rDev +3.6%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

I was quite surprised to see this six pack in the beer aisle at HEB in Round Rock...scooped up a sixer with a grin on my face.

Nice copper color, good clarity, a head that fades quickly but leaves some decent streaks of lace. Smell is of uber fresh flora and ctirusl hops with a light note of sweet/spicey malt.

Taste follows scent...really good combo of hops and malt here...the aftertaste is quite different than a typical hoppy IPA...really enjoying collaboration of flavors in this...citrus, grassy hops, sweet caramel, and spices. Goes down like butta and I'm finding it quite difficult not to chug....always a good sign.

I gotta say, this is a kick butt IPA. So glad to have it in Texas.

Serving type: bottle

05-22-2013 01:51:09 | More by obrike

LoveBeerNo7

Ontario (Canada)

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-22-2013 01:24:37 | More by LoveBeerNo7

george42

Illinois

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-21-2013 22:48:31 | More by george42

dcloeren

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-21-2013 21:29:26 | More by dcloeren

jibjib513

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-21-2013 12:45:57 | More by jibjib513

RandyPuckett

Texas

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-21-2013 03:39:04 | More by RandyPuckett

ClayH

Pennsylvania

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-21-2013 03:25:27 | More by ClayH

da_beers

Vermont

4.3/5  rDev +3.4%
look: 4.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

Have seen it on the shelf for months, and never tried. My best bud picked up a sixer for dinner tonight and we were both pleasantly surprised!

A - For being unfiltered, this was quite a clear beer. Poured a nice amber copper color, a deepness to it was beautiful. White, foamy finger of head. Good carbonation.

S - Smelled of sweet malts and hops. Grassy and earth tones abundant. This was a very earthy, fresh, grassy smelling IPA, just what I like.

T - Starts out with a mildly sweet malt, quickly punched out by the hops. The Centennial hops are beautifully balanced with the ever so distant citrus kick at the end.

M - Medium bodied, great drinkability. This beer went down smooth, and was never overwhelming.

O - Another good brew by Founders, this one is easily found, and makes a great go-to brew, perfect for hot summer days!

Serving type: bottle

05-21-2013 01:58:14 | More by da_beers

ackeeper

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-21-2013 01:52:25 | More by ackeeper

Lucoli

New York

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

05-21-2013 01:21:02 | More by Lucoli

tipfortap

New York

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-20-2013 17:21:27 | More by tipfortap

jbeervt

Vermont

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-20-2013 16:08:08 | More by jbeervt

IPAFan521

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-20-2013 13:08:37 | More by IPAFan521

BeerCon5

Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-20-2013 12:59:02 | More by BeerCon5

thampel09

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-20-2013 03:56:33 | More by thampel09

Siriusfisherman

Montana

4.26/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

L: Fairly hazy golden amber with an creamy white head and excellent lacing.

A: Big floral, citrus hops, with some grassy notes and an ample sweet, biscuit malt backbone. Some fruity esters are evident, as well as a slight amount of yeastiness.

T/M: Medium bitterness upfront, moves into some big floral, grapefruit rind hop flavor. Balanced very well by a substantial toasty/crackery malt backbone, touch of caramel sweetness. Full mouthfeel for the style, but still dry, likely a good amount of dextrine malt used. Clean finish, with a touch of yeast and some punchy alcohol notes.

Overall, a big flavored mid-country IPA, showcasing all Centennial hops. Very well balanced, big mouthfeel, but does not skimp on the hop flavor. This is my new standard for a great IPA, anything better than this is truly exceptional.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 02:44:06 | More by Siriusfisherman

Illmaticzx

North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-20-2013 01:44:08 | More by Illmaticzx

Eric908

South Dakota

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-20-2013 00:17:10 | More by Eric908

birdsellam

Indiana

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

05-19-2013 18:13:34 | More by birdsellam

BBrewington

California

3.5/5  rDev -15.9%

05-19-2013 17:05:22 | More by BBrewington

Burt

Rhode Island

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-19-2013 16:05:03 | More by Burt

Fubar1453

Massachusetts

3.75/5  rDev -9.9%

05-19-2013 14:19:08 | More by Fubar1453

BrazilianAussie

Brazil

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-19-2013 02:34:18 | More by BrazilianAussie