Spectra Trifecta
Founders Brewing Company
- From:
- Founders Brewing Company
- Michigan, United States
- Style:
- Kölsch
Ranked #259 - ABV:
- 5.9%
- Score:
- 82
Ranked #34,647 - Avg:
- 3.62 | pDev: 12.98%
- Ratings:
- | reviews: 68
- Status:
- Active
- Rated:
- Feb 27, 2025
- Added:
- Jul 20, 2015
- Wants:
- 7
- Gots:
- 55
SCORE
82
Good
82
Good
Kolsch-style ale brewed with chamomile, ginger and lemongrass.
20 IBUs
20 IBUs
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Ratings by GRPunk:
Reviewed by GRPunk from Michigan
3.97/5 rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
3.97/5 rDev +9.7%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4
Founders Spectra Trifecta
12oz. Bottle dated 08/19/15 from Copper Vine ($1.79), poured into a pils glass.
A- A normal pour creates 1-finger of off white head that drops pretty quickly to a sparse foam, though the heavy carbonation seems to regenerate it with any jiggle of the glass. The body is a slightly hazed, golden-yellow. Stick is really solid.
S- Lots of candied ginger up front mixed with something like jasmine (though the label tells me it's chamomile). It really smells like an herbal tea that's been sweetened with honey. Further sniffs and I definitely pick up a lemony quality as well.
T- That's some bold flavor. Lots of ginger and chamomile mixed with that honey-like sweetness. The lemon comes through the middle and end, though it's more of a sweetened flavor than a bitter or sour (maybe the difference between lemongrass and lemon peel or juice?).
M- Medium body with moderate to heavy carbonation. Considering the sweet flavors, it finishes rather clean and dry.
O- It really surpasses expectations. I picked it up for the novelty of being the "Art Prize Beer," and was a little hesitant over the use of ginger and chamomile (expecting a really herbal tea flair). However, it all really works here. Glad I bought it, wouldn't hesitate to drink it again. Definitely good on a warmer than average fall day.
A- 4 S- 3.75 T- 4 M- 4.25 O-4
Oct 11, 201512oz. Bottle dated 08/19/15 from Copper Vine ($1.79), poured into a pils glass.
A- A normal pour creates 1-finger of off white head that drops pretty quickly to a sparse foam, though the heavy carbonation seems to regenerate it with any jiggle of the glass. The body is a slightly hazed, golden-yellow. Stick is really solid.
S- Lots of candied ginger up front mixed with something like jasmine (though the label tells me it's chamomile). It really smells like an herbal tea that's been sweetened with honey. Further sniffs and I definitely pick up a lemony quality as well.
T- That's some bold flavor. Lots of ginger and chamomile mixed with that honey-like sweetness. The lemon comes through the middle and end, though it's more of a sweetened flavor than a bitter or sour (maybe the difference between lemongrass and lemon peel or juice?).
M- Medium body with moderate to heavy carbonation. Considering the sweet flavors, it finishes rather clean and dry.
O- It really surpasses expectations. I picked it up for the novelty of being the "Art Prize Beer," and was a little hesitant over the use of ginger and chamomile (expecting a really herbal tea flair). However, it all really works here. Glad I bought it, wouldn't hesitate to drink it again. Definitely good on a warmer than average fall day.
A- 4 S- 3.75 T- 4 M- 4.25 O-4
More User Ratings:
Reviewed by Sinfull from New York
3.38/5 rDev -6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.38/5 rDev -6.6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
Strange brew... Light, golden color. Nice, white head. The aroma of ginger, lemongrass, and malt. It has a sweet taste with notes of ginger and herbs. Not bad, but I have to be in a particular mood to drink it again.
Feb 27, 2025
Reviewed by GuyFawkes from Illinois
4/5 rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 4 | overall: 4
4/5 rDev +10.5%
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, 2019Semi-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.
Rated by Barton from Maine
2.46/5 rDev -32%
look: 3.5 | smell: 2.5 | taste: 2 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 2.5
2.46/5 rDev -32%
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 by Gregaroo from Pennsylvania
3.35/5 rDev -7.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 3.25 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.25
3.35/5 rDev -7.5%
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, 2016Rated by TFB5 from Illinois
3.91/5 rDev +8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
3.91/5 rDev +8%
look: 3.75 | smell: 4 | taste: 4 | feel: 3.75 | overall: 3.75
Think beer infused with chamomile tea.
Apr 19, 2016
Rated by MikeZ9654 from Michigan
3.71/5 rDev +2.5%
look: 3.5 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 3.75 | feel: 3.5 | overall: 3.75
3.71/5 rDev +2.5%
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 by Dankenstein716 from New York
3.13/5 rDev -13.5%
look: 4 | smell: 3.5 | taste: 2.75 | feel: 3 | overall: 3.25
3.13/5 rDev -13.5%
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
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