Founders Dirty Bastard - Founders Brewing Company

rangerred

Tennessee

3.71/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 3.75

12oz bottle into a tulip.

Pours a slightly hazy dark amber with barely a half finger head. No head retention and just a thin ring is left around the top of the beer.

Aroma of dark caramel, brown sugar, and molasses. A little bit of roasted malt and a touch of smoke, but caramel really dominates.

The flavor is very much like the aroma. Tons of caramel and molasses with some yeasty fruit flavors coming through as well. I don't really pick up on much smoke but there is a nice roast underneath that barely peeks its head out. Bitterness is quite light with sweet malt taking hold throughout. Finish is on the sticky side.

Overall, I found this beer to be a little bit one dimensional. The caramel maltiness is excellent but I would've liked a little more complexity. The sweetness is a little much for me as well. Backwoods Bastard is ten times better than the Dirty.

Serving type: bottle

01-14-2013 02:25:26 | More by rangerred

kevindp9

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

05-20-2013 02:54:23 | More by kevindp9

vcoggins

Texas

3.75/5  rDev -7.6%

05-20-2013 00:30:00 | More by vcoggins

jbeervt

Vermont

3/5  rDev -26.1%

05-19-2013 16:53:32 | More by jbeervt

JandJMD

Maryland

4/5  rDev -1.5%

05-19-2013 02:49:35 | More by JandJMD

clay23

New York

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-19-2013 01:30:34 | More by clay23

NJB145

Michigan

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-19-2013 01:18:24 | More by NJB145

Photekut

Azerbaijan

4.25/5  rDev +4.7%

05-18-2013 22:30:58 | More by Photekut

J_Dub

Texas

4.64/5  rDev +14.3%
look: 4.5 | smell: 5 | taste: 4.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

A-Deep reddish copper pour. A nice amount of head with really good lacing as well

S-I smell malt right away. Dark fruit and molasses as well. You can almost smell a certain sweetness in it. Wonderful smell

T-Like the nose, I was assaulted with malt at first. However, after a few sips I really started to note a lot more flavors. Dark fruits, brown sugar, some hops at the end. Very "earthy". There was a lot of bitterness at first but as I had a few sips the bitterness faded. Absolutely fantastic.

M-Not too much carbonation. Feels as if it going to be syrupy on your tongue but surprisingly clean finish.

I'm happy to finally have Founder's in Texas. I actually confused this brew with backwoods bastard and was a little disappointed at first when I realized my mistake. However, this beer does not disappoint. It was fairly harsh at first but I think that was just because it was my first beer of the day. This beer is just wonderful. Beautiful pour and aroma. The taste is similar to the aroma but even more complex. I can't really compare this to other Scotch ales as I haven't had many but Dirty Bastard is good no matter the category. Buy it and don't look back.

Serving type: bottle

05-18-2013 20:42:08 | More by J_Dub

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