Founders Dirty Bastard - Founders Brewing Company

JamesMN

Minnesota

4/5  rDev -1.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4

Appearance: Dark nut brown with a tan half finger head.

Aroma: Like an apple caramelizing on a stovetop. Lots of caramel malts in there. A smell you can almost taste.

Taste: Really takes over your palate with roasted caramel and a little bit of a boozy taste around the edges. Finishes smooth but leaves a surprisingly bitter aftertaste on your tongue. A little bit of red apple peel mixed in with the alcohol taste and a hint of some apple pie spice lingering in the background. No hop presence that I'm aware of. The alcohol has a nice warming effect as it goes down.

Mouthfeel: It's definitely a thick beer. Also slightly more effervescent than I expected. Even though it is so full bodied, it still drinks easily enough.

Final Thoughts: This beer accomplishes the main goal of being a Scotch Ale and also delivers a robust palate with a lot to like about it. Although I can't see myself opting for a six pack of this, it is a nice treat in small doses.

Serving type: bottle

08-21-2012 04:15:30 | More by JamesMN

Fargrow

North Dakota

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

05-18-2013 19:23:43 | More by Fargrow

drgonzo2k2

California

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

05-18-2013 14:58:53 | More by drgonzo2k2

Metalaero

New York

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-18-2013 03:15:31 | More by Metalaero

Honus1

Ohio

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-18-2013 02:54:01 | More by Honus1

thaghost

Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

05-17-2013 17:34:15 | More by thaghost

barefoot71

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-17-2013 15:44:09 | More by barefoot71

dan027

Pennsylvania

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

05-17-2013 02:52:24 | More by dan027

jordanmckell

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-17-2013 02:24:22 | More by jordanmckell

somethingcreative

Indiana

3/5  rDev -26.1%

05-17-2013 00:59:04 | More by somethingcreative

greggy1972

Ohio

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

05-16-2013 23:17:38 | More by greggy1972

tviz33

New York

4.21/5  rDev +3.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25

12 oz bottle served in a Duvel tulip

A- Pours a dark brown with some orange hues with a short tan head.

S- Wow... molasses. And some caramel and dark fruits.

T- The taste follows the nose and some roasty flavors poke through. This is solid. Very balanced and extremely enjoyable.

M- Solid medium body with light carbonation. This still has a really good mouthfeel for some reason.

O- It's just a good brew overall. The only way to really get a good feel for it is to get one for yourself. Highly recommended.

Serving type: bottle

05-16-2013 23:15:23 | More by tviz33

iHeartMNBeer

Minnesota

4.5/5  rDev +10.8%

05-16-2013 20:45:45 | More by iHeartMNBeer

canders0927

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

05-16-2013 18:43:29 | More by canders0927

Joshgonzales79

Texas

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-16-2013 03:18:46 | More by Joshgonzales79

beercatbrew

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-16-2013 00:39:53 | More by beercatbrew

Rob315

Kentucky

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-15-2013 12:14:49 | More by Rob315

nasastrums

New York

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-15-2013 02:41:05 | More by nasastrums

russwilliam

New York

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-15-2013 02:24:40 | More by russwilliam

SmellsofMahagony

Texas

3.5/5  rDev -13.8%

05-15-2013 02:12:25 | More by SmellsofMahagony

Bustersuess

New York

3.25/5  rDev -20%

05-14-2013 19:08:04 | More by Bustersuess

Drucifer

Illinois

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-14-2013 19:00:30 | More by Drucifer

valkyre65

Texas

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-14-2013 16:15:04 | More by valkyre65

Mcvs1507

Indiana

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-14-2013 03:53:37 | More by Mcvs1507

obrike

Texas

4.11/5  rDev +1.2%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Bought a 6 pack at Specs in Round Rock for 8.99...quite a bargain I must say.

Poured a very deep amber/dark brown in color...a bit of red... with a thin off-white head.

Lovely smell of caramel, some vanilla, and a lil bit of peat. Also getting some spice and a bit of butter scotch and booze. I like.

Big time malty sweetness coming through...some caramel and roasted coffee, and a hint of booze. This is a well crafted bastard all right. Smooth and syrupy; just the right amount of carbonation make this one a real winner.

I'm not a normal drinker of the wee heavy style...but I really enjoyed this one. A great price for a sixer makes this one a no brainer when i want a break from IPAs and stouts. Give it a try folks.

Serving type: bottle

05-14-2013 02:09:16 | More by obrike