Founders Porter - Founders Brewing Company

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rAvg: 4.28
pDev: 9.81%
Reviews: 1156
Hads: 1805

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Founders Brewing Company

Michigan, United States

Style | ABV
American Porter | 6.50% ABV

Availability: Rotating. bottle (1057), on-tap (89), 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 timmay41:

timmay41

Massachusetts

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

A: Had one of the first pours after the keg was put on, so it poured like a big stout--incredible definition in the line between dark liquid and head. That head was a two-finger thick grayish brown, thick and creamy with a few carbonation bubbles perched atop. Thick, crusty lacing.

S: Roasted coffee and sweet notes tickle the nose, along with scents of vanilla ice cream and fresh Cheerios. A little alcohol slips in at the end but is gone after a few sips.

T: Simply amazing. Ultimately sweeter than the Breakfast Stout--less "coffee with extra cream and sugar" bitterness and more a combination of dark chocolate, cinnamon, ripened cherries, and Coca-Puffs. (Note: the bready/cereal-like scent and texture to this beer is inspiring these comparisons; I didn't just eat breakfast). A meandering roasted malt aftertaste.

M: The accomplice to the big time taste: rich, smooth, and delightful. Just a little carbonation bite. Well textured. Clings to the back of the throat.

D: Thoroughly enjoyable. My only fear is that this beer doesn't expand the palette; it takes the palette hostage. Someone offers you a porter and only the Founders becomes acceptable. But then again, is that a bad thing?

Serving type: on-tap

02-17-2009 02:03:23 | More by timmay41

More User Reviews:

Daktah

North Carolina

4.5/5 rDev +5.1%

05-23-2013 01:40:50 | More by Daktah

incucrash

Virginia

4.8/5 rDev +12.1%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 5 | feel: 4.75 | overall: 4.75

Dark, Rich, and Sexy, yes it is!

While I am still new to the characteristics of beer, I will try my best.

Nice dark color, and comes to a good head.

Tastes amazing, creamy and sweet with hints of coffee and cocoa

Texture is a little thin but the flavor makes up for any shortfalls in this beer.

This beer is amazing, and I have yet to find another Porter that is equal!

Serving type: bottle

05-23-2013 01:34:29 | More by incucrash