Founders Porter - Founders Brewing Company

BeerAdvocate

Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Review from BeerAdvocate Magazine Issue #47 (Dec 2010):

Thick beading of tiny bubbles produces an amazing-looking head and sticky lacing; pitch-black color is saying it's a serious beer as well. Slightly burnt biscuit aroma is quickly followed by a sweeter mocha tone. A welcome hefty body here with just enough bubbles to get by. Slightly burnt choco maltiness has a firm grip on the taste buds. Hops give a quick sting of bitterness and an earthy flavor in the middle. Roastiness is well flexed and shows its range, from faint, smoky, charred wood to bitter dark chocolate to over-toasted bread. Some yeast and fruit in the end as well, as a sweetness lifts from the ashes. This Porter means business--one of the best robust Porters around.

Serving type: bottle

03-04-2011 23:24:09 | More by BeerAdvocate

Billington

Tennessee

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

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GinsuDave

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

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Wildman496

New York

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

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EricClayton

West Virginia

4.75/5  rDev +11%

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eliz108

Wisconsin

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

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JMurphy41

Illinois

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

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HinghamRick

Massachusetts

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

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tweezer159

Alabama

4.75/5  rDev +11%

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dan027

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -6.5%

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carlosega

Ohio

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

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Brabander

Netherlands

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5

This is an overall great beer! Got it in a trade with Rohkey. Thanks Chris! Poured this beer in my small Struise chalice. Pitchdark fluid with a very nive head. Good starter. The head disappears after a while leaving some nice lacing in the glass.

Smell is inviting but i can not detect much. Taste is with coffee. The alcohollevel is good on this one. Very good mouthfeel, not any carbonation but that is not important in a beer like this!

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 20:07:34 | More by Brabander

Westuh

Wisconsin

4/5  rDev -6.5%

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Rainblows

Illinois

3.25/5  rDev -24.1%

05-16-2013 14:31:49 | More by Rainblows

augustwest0823

New Jersey

4/5  rDev -6.5%

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cp45

New Jersey

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

05-16-2013 00:31:01 | More by cp45

311Reeves

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -12.4%

05-15-2013 20:09:27 | More by 311Reeves

gfap61

Pennsylvania

4/5  rDev -6.5%

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Rob315

Kentucky

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

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Bauzen

New York

4.18/5  rDev -2.3%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4

Pours black as night, but not thick as I thought it would be. Can't be a judge of the head because I poured it very gently.

Smells of coffee and smokey, earthy, hops. Hints of chocolate or mocha too.

Flavor profile follows the nose almost entirely. Super flavorful and potent despite what you'd expect from the lower ABV.

Tastes of toffee and chocolate remain on the palette remain following each sip, and this beer stays with you long after you're finished drinking it.

It's a solid porter, but it leaves me wanting a breakfast stout or a KBS.

Serving type: bottle

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ajzy

Wisconsin

3.75/5  rDev -12.4%

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Massachusetts

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

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Pennsylvania

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

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North Carolina

4.5/5  rDev +5.1%

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California

4.25/5  rDev -0.7%

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