Founders Brewing Co. To Introduce "Doom", A New Barrel-Aged Imperial IPA This Spring

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  1. Jason

    Jason Founder (0) Aug 23, 1996 Massachusetts

    GRAND RAPIDS, MI (Feb 2013) –Founders Brewing Co. will introduce Doom, a bourbon-barrel-aged Imperial IPA, this April to mark the sixth installment in the brewery’s popular Backstage Series. Like all Backstage Series beers, Doom will be sold in 750mL bottles. It has a suggested retail price of $12.99 per bottle.

    Doom is unleashed when Founders’ award-winning specialty Imperial IPA, Double Trouble, is aged in bourbon barrels for four months to create a distinct flavor experience. So, while Double Trouble is brewed to turn your world upside down, Doom is brewed to tear it apart: pungent hops conspire with boozy bourbon notes to send your senses spinning.

    Known as “Hand of Doom” when originally brewed for Founders’ taproom, this 10% ABV beer is a unique addition to Founders’ barrel-aged repertoire, which has mostly consisted of malt-forward beers such as Backwoods Bastard and Kentucky Breakfast Stout.

    “Doom is one of those beers that we’ve talked about releasing ever since we started the Backstage Series,” says Co-Founder and Vice President of Brand & Education Dave Engbers. “It’s hop heavy. It’s barrel-aged. It’s unapologetic. It’s the definition of a Founders beer.”

    Founders’ Backstage Series is made up of boundary-pushing, experimental beers that have previously been available only in the brewery’s taproom and at a handful of high-exposure events. The intent of the series is to take the diehard Founders fan experience to a wider audience—though all of the beers are still released in limited batches. Since its introduction in the summer of 2011, Founders’ Backstage Series beers have quickly become some of the most sought-after releases in the industry.

    Doom will be released in limited quantities across Founders’ distribution footprint beginning on Monday, April 22, and will be available at the brewery’s taproom through a ticketed release during the week of April 14. The brewery expects to release two more Backstage Series beers in 2013.

    About Founders Brewing Co.
    Established in 1997 by two craft beer enthusiasts with day jobs and a dream, Founders Brewing Co. brews complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics and tons of flavor. Founders ranks among the top 50 largest craft breweries in the U.S., it has received numerous awards from the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival and its beers are often rated among the best in the world by RateBeer and BeerAdvocate users. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, Founders is a proud member of the Michigan Brewers Guild and the Brewers Association. For more information, visit www.foundersbrewing.com.

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  2. 4DAloveofSTOUT

    4DAloveofSTOUT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,730) Nov 28, 2008 Illinois
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    Looks like the black buscuit will evade us again for another backstage installlment....
     
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  3. yamar68

    yamar68 Initiate (0) Apr 1, 2011 Minnesota

    They should have aged it in fresh oak.
     
  4. JulianC

    JulianC Initiate (0) Mar 9, 2012 Illinois

    Sucks that they can't just combine this with the KBS release.
     
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  5. evilcatfish

    evilcatfish Initiate (0) May 11, 2012 Missouri
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    Sounds tasty but I was hoping for a FIS variant...
     
  6. Jaycase

    Jaycase Grand Pooh-Bah (3,554) Jan 13, 2007 Illinois
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    Gotta love the label art :wink:

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  7. RayOhioFelton

    RayOhioFelton Initiate (0) May 24, 2011 Ohio
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    I need to get some of my own bourbon barrels!
     
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  8. smartassboiler

    smartassboiler Pooh-Bah (2,482) Apr 9, 2012 Illinois
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    Pretty excited about this. I haven't had a Founders beer that disappointed me yet.
     
  9. besaunders

    besaunders Initiate (0) Nov 8, 2007 California

    Good, strong beer is a necessity for Purdue fans, especially this year.
     
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  10. danpam1024

    danpam1024 Initiate (0) Oct 31, 2012 Florida

    Get'em to Florida!
     
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  11. Hammdesigns

    Hammdesigns Initiate (0) Dec 14, 2011 New York

    Yes and the wait continues...
     
  12. smartassboiler

    smartassboiler Pooh-Bah (2,482) Apr 9, 2012 Illinois
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    Rebuilding year = I'm sorry, liver
     
  13. yojimbo1

    yojimbo1 Initiate (0) Feb 26, 2012 Kansas
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    Can't believe no one is saying this but, not everything should be barrel aged.
     
  14. Dan114

    Dan114 Initiate (0) Feb 14, 2013 Massachusetts

    Indeed sir!
     
  15. Stinkypuss

    Stinkypuss Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Looks like a rebranding of "Syzyrp of Doom". Which makes me deeply happy, as that brew always evaded me!
     
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  16. GRDave

    GRDave Crusader (407) Oct 7, 2011 Michigan

    Actually, this is a rebranding of Hand of Doom, as its aged in bourbon barrels. Syzyrp of Doom is aged in Maple Bourbon barrels.
     
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  17. Stinkypuss

    Stinkypuss Initiate (0) Apr 7, 2008 Pennsylvania

    Thanks for the clarity, I was on the right track
     
  18. Jose2412

    Jose2412 Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2012 Michigan

    Purdue? More like purDON'T.
     
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  19. mjshearer1

    mjshearer1 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Michigan

    So, Founders kicked BPT to the curb after the KBS debacle, and is now going with Eventbrite. They also pushed the ticket sales back a week. Be sure to bookmark the following page:

    http://foundersbrewingdoom.eventbrite.com/
     
  20. GRDave

    GRDave Crusader (407) Oct 7, 2011 Michigan

    Also of note is the verbiage at the bottom of the page linked by mjshearer1. They went back to the "name specific" tickets.....and reads like their playing hardball now. I like it.

    Due to overwhelming feedback regarding the ability to reduce scalping, we have returned to the "Name Specific" tickets. Each ticket is assigned to the purchaser and CANNOT BE TRANSFERRED - NO EXCEPTIONS. If you are not sure if you are able to complete your purchase on the date specified on your ticket, do not purchase a ticket.
    All proceeds from ticket sales will be contributed to the Grand Rapids White Water initiative (link: https://www.facebook.com/grandrapidswhitewater)

    ***THERE IS A LIMIT OF ONE TICKET PER PERSON FOR THE ENTIRE SIX DAY RELEASE. ANY TICKETS ORDERED WITH DUPLICATE ATTENDEE NAMES WILL NOT BE HONORED AND REFUNDS WILL NOT BE OFFERED***
    IMPORTANT: ALL TICKETS ARE NAME AND DATE SPECIFIC AND ARE NON-TRANSFERRABLE. NO EXCEPTIONS WHATSOEVER. DON'T ASK!
     
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