Dissenter
Founders Brewing Company

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From:
Founders Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Imperial Pilsner
ABV:
8.7%
Score:
91
Avg:
4.08 | pDev: 10.05%
Reviews:
192
Ratings:
1,618
Status:
Retired
Rated:
Oct 19, 2022
Added:
May 02, 2014
Wants:
  75
Gots:
  299
Imperial IPL
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Ratings by Vox:
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Rated by Vox from Florida

4.24/5  rDev +3.9%

Sep 24, 2014
More User Ratings:
 
Rated: 3.84 by dms1767 from Nebraska

Oct 19, 2022
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Reviewed by drdiesel9483 from Ohio

2.97/5  rDev -27.2%
look: 4 | smell: 3.25 | taste: 2.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 2.75
Look - slightly brownish orange thick with a slight white head
Smell - floral caramel with a slight funk
Taste - about the same as the smell with some booze
Feel - full body with a creamy light carb
Overall - 2014 in 2021... Interesting, wish I would have tried in 2014
Jul 10, 2021
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Reviewed by Tripel_Threat from Michigan

4.15/5  rDev +1.7%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4.25 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.25
Excellent IPL! Served on tap at the pub. Nice golden colored liquid with a chill haze and two fingers of bubbly foam. Nice aromas of lemon and cracker, pepper and pine, papaya and mango. Classic pilsner flavor with a citrus and tropical finish, with just a clean, piney bite.
Oct 22, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by dafla67 from Pennsylvania

Mar 05, 2019
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

3.75/5  rDev -8.1%
look: 3.75 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Bottled summer 2014; drank 8/15/14 @ the Yarchives.

Semi-opaque orange hue.

Eggshell head; frothy lace.

Mild melon & mango nose.

Medium thin mouthfeel.

Mango, orange & banana notes mingle agreeably, but the finish is a touch too dry, leaving you with too much bitterness.

Good not great.
Mar 04, 2019
 
Rated: 4 by Spaten454 from Texas

Jul 21, 2018
 
Rated: 4 by akk14 from Illinois

Dec 21, 2016
 
Rated: 2.81 by Sappyjoker from Illinois

Nov 21, 2016
 
Rated: 2.06 by Commandophile from Illinois

Nov 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.88 by MI_beerdrinker from Texas

Oct 17, 2016
 
Rated: 3.95 by Bammer21 from Illinois

Sep 01, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by Gkruszewski from New York

Jun 19, 2016
 
Rated: 4 by calcnerd from Pennsylvania

Jun 03, 2016
 
Rated: 3.99 by aufie from Texas

May 26, 2016
 
Rated: 4.24 by Evil_Pidde from Sweden

May 21, 2016
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Reviewed by rodbeermunch from Nevada

3.74/5  rDev -8.3%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Pours a golden color, some clarity is obscured by the lager yeast and hop quotient possibly. Aroma was nice, like a hoppy Bud. Simcoe I'd guess. Maybe even some Magnums, there is a peppery edge to it that isn't malt/rye based apparently.

Taste is good, light toasted pale malt body, packs a good amount of hops, bitterness and alcohol on top of that.
I enjoyed the beer, but it would never be a repeat purchase at this price and it just doesn't stand out compared to what much cheaper IPL's bring to the table at an even or even better quality and quantity standpoint, just can't hang. Pine seems to jump the most flavor wise.
May 08, 2016
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Reviewed by Emersonio from District of Columbia

4/5  rDev -2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Pour: Bomber bottle into a tulip glass. Appearance: Light gold with brief white head that dissipates after settling. Aroma: Big floral nots with a light hoppy and malty profile. Taste: Hoppy with a peppery bite. Aftertaste. Consistent with the taste spicy and peppery on the back end. Overall: Enjoyed the experience. Unique style contrast. Very good: 4 out of 5.
May 07, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by jdpatterson from Alabama

Apr 16, 2016
 
Rated: 4.25 by tmm313 from Georgia

Mar 14, 2016
Dissenter from Founders Brewing Company
Beer rating: 91 out of 100 with 1618 ratings