Aged in Bourbon Barrels
Founders Brewing Company
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
10% abv
1pt 9.4oz bottle
750ml bottle
$12.99 a bottle
Purchased from Lager Mill
Appearance: glowing orangy amber body; the first glass will pour
a somewhat clear golden color – then swirl the bottle and get the sediment into
the mix. I don’t get much head – I know
personal issue – but there is some sticky lacing … just some
Aroma: some floral mixed with some golden fruits, vanilla
from the oak Bourbon barrels – smells closer to a Single Malt Scotch than a
Bourbon to me. Sweet bready malts
Flavors: the vanilla oak barrel stands out front and center
then the golden fruits with a touch of floral and grassy hops; slight peppery
feel on the back of the palate which could be coming from the alcohol content
and a little from the hoppy citrus on the finish.
Mouthfeel: low-moderate carbonation, alcohol bite on the
tongue, peppery finish and aftertaste and the sweet Bourbon notes are in on the
aftertaste (fruit and vanilla), wool like texture, oily. Don’t drink this ale ice cold get it on the
warm side say 50 degrees to open the flavors and mouthfeel.
To the Point: The bourbon notes are ruling this ale and the
hops are taking a back seat. Founders website
said this is ‘hop heavy’ and ‘pungent hopped’ …
A good Bourbon Barrel IPA; better than others that had a
cheap corn Bourbon taste; fun to review, interesting to taste, but would I
drink it on a regular bases or look for its annual release … No. Would I look for their Kentucky Breakfast
Stout – yes.
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