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 tectactoe:

tectactoe

Michigan

4.41/5 rDev +3%
look: 4.25 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.25

Pours a very deep, dark brown, appearing nearly pitch black if you're in a room that isn't well lit - a very tiny amount of light is allowed to pass through this one. The head is nice and tan, made of tiny bubbles with a fine definition and moderate retention.

The aroma is full of milky chocolates and roasted malts; it gives off a very nutty and woodsy smell as well, reminding me of roasting marshmallows over a campfire. Very robust, powerful, and commanding. Slight hints of char and smoked goodness wrap this one up. Between some of the sweet malts and smoky characters, this makes for one of the more complex and unique porter aromas out there.

The flavor follows the nose profile right along, super nutty and toasty from the get-go. A slight hint of coffee beans sits in the immediate background, along with a nice dose of creamy chocolates and cocoa powder. This one has a very low to moderate floral essence to it, imparting a tiny bit of extra bitterness midway through to balance out the sweetness - it works very well.

Other bitterness is mainly contributed from some of the darker malts, in the form of ashy, burnt wood and bittersweet cocoa. The beer ends with an obviously malt-heavy finish, leaning more towards the sweet chocolate and dry nuttiness side. Medium-heavy body - the mouth feel on this porter is one of the best ever. Silky, smooth, creamy, fluffy - carbonation is just right, letting the flavors pop without being astringent.

This porter is pretty amazing. The best one I've had to date. Even better than Eddy Fitz in my opinion (although that is some righteous shit, too). Great smell, amazing flavor profile, orgasmic mouth feel - and still only around 9-10$ for a sixer. You can't beat that.

Serving type: on-tap

09-25-2012 16:16:18 | More by tectactoe

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