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 MaximalC:

MaximalC

Illinois

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

*It should be noted that this bottle was 10 months old at the time of consumption.*

Pours nearly black with no noticeable highlights and a modest mocha head that settles rapidly. Smells of bittersweet chocolate and fresh ground coffee of the highest caliber--not overpowering, but delicious all the same. Simply sitting there and sniffing this brew is enjoyable in and of itself.

The taste is more muted than the nose would suggest, with the chocolate taking more of a back seat to the roasted tones of the malt. Letting it warm some is strongly advised to bring out the flavor. The hops assert themselves just enough to make their presence known while still blending seamlessly with the rest. The front end has a prickly acridity and slightly vegetal character that I don't recall in past experiences with this beer, so I suspect it may be a result of the excess age. The finish still has a pleasant, roasty musk to it.

Overall, not quite as good as I remember, but I fathom giving a fresh bottle a go may solve that. With that said, this was still a smooth, flavorful porter with a beautiful aroma and just the right amount of body.

Serving type: bottle

12-18-2012 01:59:07 | More by MaximalC

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