Founders Centennial IPA - Founders Brewing Company

dogfishandi

New York

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

12oz bottle at fridge temp poured into a snifter. bottled 6-25-12.

pours out a beautifully clear burnt orange color, maybe even a slight hue of red noticable. a nice 1-2 fingers of slightly off white head that has some good retention and leaves some nice thick webby lace. looks ideal.

citrus, pine and some woody hops in the aroma. a little caramel malt trying to poke through the all the hop aromas.

wow, simple, yet amazing. before i knew it, the glass was gone, very sessionable. again, grapefruit citrus and pine lead the way with some woody hops as well. just the right amount of a slightly sticky caramel malt makes a nice balance. finishes with a slightly sharp hop bitterness.

medium in body, resinous feel, slightly sticky, slightly dry.

this deserves every bit of praise it gets. just an all around super enjoyable, super drinkable IPA. thank god it finally made its way to buffalo.

Serving type: bottle

07-20-2012 22:00:54 | More by dogfishandi

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

IdeaSpeeder

Ontario (Canada)

4.36/5  rDev +4.8%
look: 3.5 | smell: 4.75 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 4

Serving Type - 355ml bottle, poured into a small pint glass

Appearance - Pours with about a funger of head, which quickly disappears. A moderate amount of lacing is left behind. The brew is cloudy and golden copper colour.

Smell - Whoa. Grass immediately. Very, very grassy...and floral. Followed by sweet citrus notes. Grapefruit perhaps? There is also some decent caramel malt smells coming through.

Taste - Toasted malts. The caramel flavour that was present in the aroma is here. The grassy hops (centennial presumably) are not as crazy-overpowering as I expected given the nose but they're still there, and in a big way. Brew is seriously bitter. Fantastic.

Mouthfeel - Medium body. Nothing special really. Carbonation is also medium. Not obtrusive, but its there.

Overall - 4/5

Serving type: bottle

05-19-2013 02:08:13 | More by IdeaSpeeder

NJB145

Michigan

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-19-2013 01:17:26 | More by NJB145

drgonzo2k2

California

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-18-2013 14:57:50 | More by drgonzo2k2

AmandaSchaefer

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-18-2013 12:51:08 | More by AmandaSchaefer

Twal

Colorado

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-18-2013 05:22:35 | More by Twal

Honus1

Ohio

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-18-2013 02:53:26 | More by Honus1

Burkbom23

Connecticut

4/5  rDev -3.8%

05-18-2013 02:53:14 | More by Burkbom23

timoteo833

New York

4.75/5  rDev +14.2%

05-18-2013 02:07:42 | More by timoteo833

leedorham

Washington

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-18-2013 02:02:26 | More by leedorham

briiguy

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev +2.2%

05-18-2013 01:57:26 | More by briiguy

inanity

Massachusetts

5/5  rDev +20.2%

05-18-2013 00:13:49 | More by inanity

Newenglandcraftbrew

Maine

4.5/5  rDev +8.2%

05-17-2013 21:19:16 | More by Newenglandcraftbrew

jhamp9

Texas

4.16/5  rDev 0%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Clear orange with a bigg off-white head that lasts. Nice lacing.

Aroma is sweet juicy peach and citrus. There's some toffee and a faint spiciness.

Taste is sweet citrus initially that goes into a nice caramel sweetness with a pine and grapefruit finish. Subtle bitterness with a nice malt balance. Lasting pine aftertaste.

Medium body with soft carbonation. Dries out in the finish.

Great beer overall. Great balance. Really easy easy to drink. Happy to have it in Texas.

Serving type: bottle

05-17-2013 21:03:30 | More by jhamp9