Spectra Trifecta
Founders Brewing Company

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From:
Founders Brewing Company
 
Michigan, United States
Style:
Kölsch
ABV:
5.9%
Score:
82
Avg:
3.63 | pDev: 13.22%
Reviews:
67
Ratings:
283
Status:
Active
Rated:
Oct 07, 2019
Added:
Jul 20, 2015
Wants:
  7
Gots:
  55
Kolsch-style ale brewed with chamomile, ginger and lemongrass.

20 IBUs
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Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois

4/5  rDev +10.2%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
Bottled 8/21/15; drank 11/2/15 @ the Yarchives.

Semi-opaque orange/yellow appearance.

A rough pour yielded a small, noisy bright white head which quickly dissipated; decent lace.

Gingerbread, cinnamon & cream notes in the nose.

Medium mouthfeel.

Cream & gingerbread flavors up front; cinnamon bite on the finish, which settled on my lips over the course of the quaff.

Nice Christmas vibes here; drinkable with a nice bite.
Oct 07, 2019
 
Rated: 3.84 by MisterBookman from Illinois

Apr 28, 2017
 
Rated: 4.39 by Commandophile from Illinois

Apr 14, 2017
 
Rated: 3.44 by mmorris15 from Maine

Dec 20, 2016
 
Rated: 3.89 by ummswimmin from New Jersey

Sep 02, 2016
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Rated by Barton from Maine

2.46/5  rDev -32.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5
Tastes like herbal tea and beer mixture. Drain pour
Aug 14, 2016
 
Rated: 3.34 by sourlinus from Massachusetts

Jul 10, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by kuishinbo_tantei from New York

May 13, 2016
 
Rated: 3.91 by Taphouse_Traveler from Florida

May 09, 2016
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Rated by Gregaroo from Pennsylvania

3.35/5  rDev -7.7%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
4-26-16 - Bottle at Sienna on the Square in Pittsburgh. A fine beer, but I'm not a Kolsh guy.
Apr 27, 2016
 
Rated: 3.58 by mattmarka1 from Minnesota

Apr 24, 2016
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Rated by TFB5 from Illinois

3.91/5  rDev +7.7%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Think beer infused with chamomile tea.
Apr 19, 2016
 
Rated: 3.56 by Jordanmtate from Illinois

Apr 18, 2016
 
Rated: 3.26 by PhillyNole from Pennsylvania

Apr 13, 2016
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Rated by MikeZ9654 from Michigan

3.71/5  rDev +2.2%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
Spicy kolsch. Not too shabby. Kind of similar to horchata by blue moon
Apr 01, 2016
 
Rated: 3.4 by ejimhof from Pennsylvania

Mar 28, 2016
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Rated by Dankenstein716 from New York

3.13/5  rDev -13.8%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
Had this on tap. Was very earthy. Quite floral and has an odd ginger finish.
Mar 26, 2016
 
Rated: 3.5 by red94tt from Michigan

Mar 25, 2016
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Reviewed by ONUMello from Ohio

3.77/5  rDev +3.9%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
12oz bottle dated 8/31/15 poured into a stange
A: Golden color with a 1/2-finger head that quickly settles
S: Lots of chamomile/lemongrass as described along with solid light malts
T: Matches the nose though the chamomile is a bit overwhelming
M: Light and crisp, would be good on a warm summer day
O: Can't say I love this as it's one-dimensional but still nice to try & still fresh given the age
Mar 24, 2016
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Reviewed by mfnmbvp from Illinois

3.68/5  rDev +1.4%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
12 oz. bottle, bottled on date 08/19/2015. Acquired a single bottle of this stuff at the local bottle shop.

Poured into a Duvel tulip snifter.

A - Golden body on the pour, very cloudy with yeast sediment. Conjures only about a finger of white foam head that falls to a ring. Looks very nice.

S - A floral and spicy nose - ginger zest is very apparent, which evokes a citrusy / lemony aroma. The ginger definitely dominates. Notes of bread / cinnamon emerge.

T - Taste is the same - huge blast of tart, juicy, and spicy ginger flavor. Evokes flavors of lemon & citrus. Not entirely sure how to feel here; it's nice, but not really traditional of the style. Mildly bready. The ginger definitely dominates.

M - Feel is smooth, crisp, tart, and easy-drinking. Light-bodied with good carb.

Overall, not really identifiable as a kolsch style ale. Definitely a nice summer beer; crisp & refreshing. Very juicy, but the ginger dominates the other ingredients.

Founders Spectra Trifecta -----4/5
Mar 22, 2016
Spectra Trifecta from Founders Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 283 ratings