Project PAM
Founders Brewing Company

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From:
Founders Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Black IPA
Ranked #8
ABV:
10.8%
Score:
93
Ranked #3,165
Avg:
4.19 | pDev: 8.11%
Reviews:
239
Ratings:
1,064
Status:
Active
Rated:
Jul 31, 2022
Added:
Sep 13, 2015
Wants:
  86
Gots:
  329
Black India pale ale aged in maple syrup bourbon barrels
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Ratings by bcrossan:
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Rated by bcrossan from North Carolina

4.29/5  rDev +2.4%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.25 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.25

Dec 04, 2015
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 4.4 by LAM01833 from Massachusetts

Jul 31, 2022
 
Rated: 4.47 by goleeoh from Michigan

Mar 08, 2021
 
Rated: 3.5 by TallGuyCM from California

Jun 18, 2020
 
Rated: 4.12 by BrewsOverHoes from Georgia

Mar 09, 2020
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Reviewed by Treyliff from West Virginia

3.83/5  rDev -8.6%
look: 4.25 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 3.75
750ml bottle poured into a snifter

A- pours deep brown in color with a one-finger creamy khaki head that has good retention

S- smells of roasted barley, faded hops, pine, frosted berries, char, maple, toasted oak, bourbon

T- initially sweet with the maple coming through, immediately followed by equal parts charred malt and faded citrusy hops. Mid-palate brings out notes of black licorice candy, caramel & pine. The finish gives light oaky bourbon and more maple and licorice on the linger

M- medium body with moderate carbonation leads to a foamy mouthfeel that turns into a creamy finish

O- interested flavors throughout, but they never seem to quite mesh
Dec 17, 2019
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

2.92/5  rDev -30.3%
look: 3 | smell: 2.75 | taste: 3 | feel: 2.75 | overall: 3
Bottled late 2015; drank 12/19/15 @ the Palace.

Opaque dark brown appearance.

A rough pour yielded a big khaki head; strong lace.

Oak, bacon jam & sweet bourbon notes in the nose.

Thick, sticky mouthfeel.

Sweet bourbon, oak & candied bacon flavors; strong booze heat notes on the finish.

Cloying & boozy; not a great combination.
Jul 23, 2019
 
Rated: 3.93 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Apr 04, 2019
 
Rated: 4.41 by Tcsox from Massachusetts

Mar 25, 2019
 
Rated: 4.35 by Bogdawg from Massachusetts

Mar 25, 2019
 
Rated: 4.25 by KMcGrath from Massachusetts

Nov 26, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by Spaten454 from Texas

Jul 21, 2018
 
Rated: 4.04 by CharlesK from Pennsylvania

Apr 02, 2018
 
Rated: 3.77 by cmukid87 from Michigan

Mar 26, 2018
 
Rated: 3.74 by chefbigjon from Arizona

Feb 20, 2018
 
Rated: 4.31 by Warren2621 from Indiana

Feb 20, 2018
 
Rated: 4.25 by MTKATL from Georgia

Dec 17, 2017
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Reviewed by Mdaniel723 from Missouri

4.15/5  rDev -1%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
I’m not sure what it was like fresh but it’s great aged, poured on 12/16/17 and it was like drinking a malty, balanced stout. No taste of maple or hops, but good malt flavor.
Dec 17, 2017
 
Rated: 3.96 by ADKbeerguy from New York

Dec 17, 2017
 
Rated: 4.04 by SpdKilz from Illinois

Dec 16, 2017
Project PAM from Founders Brewing Company
Beer rating: 93 out of 100 with 1064 ratings