Founders Porter - Founders Brewing Company

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rAvg: 4.28
pDev: 9.58%
Reviews: 1164
Hads: 1921

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Brewed by:
Founders Brewing Company

Michigan, United States

Style | ABV
American Porter | 6.50% ABV

Availability: Rotating. bottle (1064), on-tap (90), growler (9), nitro-tap (1).

Notes:
No absence of hops gives Founders' robust porter the full flavor you deserve and expect.

45 IBU

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Reviews by JustinAniello:

JustinAniello

Connecticut

4.1/5 rDev -4.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

A - Pours pitch black with a one finger head, which dissipates to a minimal, but sticky, lacing. Almost no cap to speak of.

S - Nicely roasted malt gives an aroma of heavy dark chocolate and coffee, with a hint of sweetness.

T - Sweet on the tip of the tongue, chocolate just showing through. Turns to black coffee with a nice bitterness that lasts into the aftertaste. Almost a little smokiness, like a roasted espresso bean.

M - Medium body and light carbonation, good, but could be a little heavier. Goes down smoothly, not syrupy like many porters.

O - Definitely a good porter. Nice coffee and chocolate notes in both flavor and smell as you would expect, with a nice bitter hint. Could use a something more than just the basic porter qualities, but still one of the best I have had. Worth trying if you are a dark beer drinker.

Serving type: bottle

10-02-2012 00:02:43 | More by JustinAniello

More User Reviews:

Kenai4

Minnesota

4.75/5 rDev +11%

06-19-2013 03:54:15 | More by Kenai4

marley2112

North Carolina

4/5 rDev -6.5%

06-19-2013 03:02:08 | More by marley2112

lonewolfcry

Minnesota

3.5/5 rDev -18.2%

06-18-2013 19:03:24 | More by lonewolfcry

KyleMA

California

4/5 rDev -6.5%

06-17-2013 23:56:31 | More by KyleMA

ChrisYager39

Indiana

4.25/5 rDev -0.7%

06-17-2013 22:36:38 | More by ChrisYager39

Danimal1101

New York

4.25/5 rDev -0.7%

06-17-2013 22:28:10 | More by Danimal1101

spw109

New York

4.25/5 rDev -0.7%

06-17-2013 21:23:01 | More by spw109

CFHMagnet

Ohio

4.35/5 rDev +1.6%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

Poured this one into a pint glass for a half finger of mocha colored head. This broke up rather quickly and left not much more than a ring on top of a dark cola-colored body. Lace clings then slowly descends the side of the glass.

This smells deliciously of roasty malts, dark chocolate and a kiss of coffee.

Roasted malt and a hint of dark fruit starts off the flavor. Coffee and a taste of earthy hops seem to take over, and then the finish is all chocolate and malt.

The mouthfeel on this is a solid medium body. I honestly think the carbonation is a little too biting. It nips at the tongue quite a bit on this one. Lightly coats the tongue, slightly dry finish.

Serving type: bottle

06-17-2013 14:04:11 | More by CFHMagnet

parkwood

Pennsylvania

3/5 rDev -29.9%

06-17-2013 01:36:42 | More by parkwood

jpizzle

Massachusetts

4.5/5 rDev +5.1%

06-16-2013 22:07:12 | More by jpizzle

Hobo

Kentucky

4/5 rDev -6.5%

06-16-2013 00:14:31 | More by Hobo

IchLiebeBier

Virginia

4/5 rDev -6.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Very dark chestnut, almost black; small tan head dissipates quickly with little lacing

Aroma: Bitter roasted grains; earthy hops; coffee

Taste: Bitter roasted grains up front; creamy mouthfeel in the mid with good malt character and dried figs; ends with a smooth, bitter finish and dry aftertaste

Remarks: Did not score A, T, S, M at that time; disregard those scores

Serving type: bottle

06-15-2013 13:17:54 | More by IchLiebeBier