Founders next Backstage release-Big Lushious

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  1. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Savant (1,037) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan

    Cue the people claiming they got lazy and dumped FBS and Rubeaus together, slapped a backstage label on it, and went back to counting money.........

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    #1 ColonelHopslam, Sep 22, 2014
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  2. gashmoney

    gashmoney Initiate (0) Apr 10, 2013 Michigan

    Sounds damn good to me. They can have my money. Any other details?
     
    #2 gashmoney, Sep 22, 2014
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  3. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Savant (1,037) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan

    nothing yet, i would expect release details sometime this week or next
     
    #3 ColonelHopslam, Sep 22, 2014
  4. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,639) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Hopefully ABV of at least 10%:wink:
     
    #4 Donco, Sep 22, 2014
  5. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Savant (1,037) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan

    7.8% ABV, drink these fuckers fresh
     
    #5 ColonelHopslam, Sep 22, 2014
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  6. jb123

    jb123 Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2012 Michigan

    I think it sounds good!
     
    #6 jb123, Sep 22, 2014
  7. Clownoisseur

    Clownoisseur Zealot (634) Oct 7, 2013 Michigan
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    I am intrigued! Sounds like a nice combo.

    Hoping the mouthfeel is dry from the chocolate....letting the berries provide the juiciness. Just my initial thought.
     
    #7 Clownoisseur, Sep 22, 2014
  8. Ckoz

    Ckoz Savant (1,174) Feb 15, 2014 Michigan
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    I was wondering when we were going to hear something since there was supposed to be at least one more release this year.
     
    #8 Ckoz, Sep 22, 2014
  9. Circleo12

    Circleo12 Maven (1,446) Nov 12, 2012 South Carolina
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    I'll be picking this one up. I'm guessing ~December, just based on the last Backstage Series of the last 2 years previously, landing in December.
     
    #9 Circleo12, Sep 22, 2014
  10. gibson584

    gibson584 Crusader (480) Dec 11, 2010 Kentucky
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    I was up at Founders mid-July this year and they had a Chocolate Raspberry Stout on tap as one of their pilot brews. If it's anything like that (this was 8.3% abv so close to this label), it's going to be absolutely fantastic.
     
    #10 gibson584, Sep 22, 2014
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  11. Pete811

    Pete811 Initiate (0) May 13, 2013 Michigan

    I think this year's breakfast stout is awesome.. Can't wait for this.. I'd like to try this and the new holland dragons milk reserve with raspberries back to back.
     
    #11 Pete811, Sep 22, 2014
  12. Circleo12

    Circleo12 Maven (1,446) Nov 12, 2012 South Carolina
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    Agreed. Two things I'm way over, are 'lets see how high we can get the ABV!!! (Ahem Avery)' and 'let's see how many IBUs we can get into an IPA/IIPA/etc'.
     
    #12 Circleo12, Sep 22, 2014
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  13. Bonis

    Bonis Initiate (0) Jul 28, 2010 Ohio

    Stout wish raspberries doesn't sound good?? Of anyone, Founders will be able to pull this off, I have no doubt. Not sure what people are wanting them to brew??? I just have a feeling this will be another Backstage release I won't see. Even if you don't think it will be good, there will be plenty of people to eat this right up.
     
    #13 Bonis, Sep 22, 2014
  14. rocbrewcrew

    rocbrewcrew Initiate (0) Dec 10, 2013 New York

    Cool, so nothing barrel aged from them for the backstage releases this year. Just a small distribution porter, mediocre IPL, and this.

    Keep pushing that All Day
     
    #14 rocbrewcrew, Sep 22, 2014
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  15. ColonelHopslam

    ColonelHopslam Savant (1,037) Jan 22, 2014 Michigan

    We plan to introduce Big Lushious, a chocolate raspberry stout, this December to mark the eleventh installment in our Backstage Series. Like all of our Backstage Series beers, Big Lushious will be sold in 750mL bottles, with a suggested retail price of $16.99 per bottle.
    [​IMG]Big Lushious is a deep, rich stout that’s packed with flavor: roasted malts, all-natural dark chocolate, a subtle suggestion of burnt coffee grounds and a kiss of tart raspberries. At 7.8% ABV, it’s big, sumptuous and extravagant, but also balanced.
    “We thought Big Lushious would make a great release for the holidays,” said Co-Founder and Vice President of Brand & Education Dave Engbers. “It’s a luxurious beer for us. It’s meant for bringing to parties and is perfect for sharing with friends and family after a feast.”
    Big Lushious will be released in limited quantities across our distribution footprint beginning on Monday, December 1, and will be available at our taproom that same week. This will be our last Backstage Series release in 2014—look for more in 2015.
     
    #15 ColonelHopslam, Sep 22, 2014
  16. Kbyfield

    Kbyfield Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2009 Wisconsin

    Yup. I'd MUCH rather be able to drink a cpl good 6% than 1 12%. It's bad enough all this stuff is coming in bombers, esp if you're the 1 person in the house who likes stouts.
     
    #16 Kbyfield, Sep 22, 2014
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  17. brycevolk

    brycevolk Pundit (915) Sep 28, 2009 Ohio

    You know what would be really good? If they made a stout, then aged it in maple syrup bourbon barrels. Somebody really should suggest that. </sarcasm>

    Seriously, $17 for this sh*t?! WTF Founders?
     
    #17 brycevolk, Sep 22, 2014
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  18. patol8

    patol8 Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2010 Michigan

    If its not barrel aged, people are going to bitch and moan. This sounds fantastic to me.
     
    #18 patol8, Sep 22, 2014
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  19. BorisKarloff

    BorisKarloff Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Ohio

    I'll just look for it on draft - $17 is a pretty absurd price.
     
    #19 BorisKarloff, Sep 22, 2014
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  20. steebo777

    steebo777 Initiate (0) Jun 30, 2009 Michigan

    Sounds delicious, but $17 is too high. This should be $12-$13 max.
     
    #20 steebo777, Sep 22, 2014
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