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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Ratings by DonnieHops:
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Reviewed by DonnieHops from New York

4.5/5  rDev +24%
look: 4.5 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.5 | overall: 4.5
Luv this beer. Germany meets Japan meets Hippies....Bright yellow flavor bomb. Drinks like strong soda pop for grownups.... If ya dig ginger, but don't want the sugar rot of ginger beer, this will do wonderfully. 5.9% is perfect ABV to give a buzz but not wobble.... Hints of chamomile, honey and lemongrass pair perfectly with the substanial ginger chew..... So unique in a crowded beer world that's getting derivative and redundant... Great with Asian food, or just to pound on a sunny day!

Another home run from Founders.....and another Founders funky cool label..... Great stuff!!
Mar 18, 2016
More User Ratings:
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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
Spectra Trifecta from Founders Brewing Company
Beer rating: 82 out of 100 with 283 ratings