Founders Imperial Stout Appreciation

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  1. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
    Pooh-Bah

    I have seen a few recent appreciation threads and I have to add Founders Imperial Stout to that list. I just started trading this year and smchenry77 sent me 4 FIS, agreed only on two.

    This is my first FIS and Damn! This beer is tasty and smooth. Such complex and bold flavors, while still be incredibly drinkable.

    It's gonna be hard to tuck any away for winter.....well maybe one.
     
    #1 GetMeAnIPA, May 30, 2013
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  2. Dools9

    Dools9 Pooh-Bah (1,788) Jul 5, 2011 Massachusetts
    Pooh-Bah Trader

    Bought two four packs back in January and planned on tucking a couple away for next fall and winter. Never happened, finished my last one a couple weeks back. Great stuff for sure.
     
    #2 Dools9, May 30, 2013
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  3. ShemRahBoo

    ShemRahBoo Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2010 New Jersey

    Bought a case and im down to 6, probably my favorite non bba stout.
     
    #3 ShemRahBoo, May 30, 2013
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  4. Vitacca

    Vitacca Pooh-Bah (2,250) Sep 15, 2010 Montana
    Society Pooh-Bah Trader

    Much love, much love!!
     
    #4 Vitacca, May 30, 2013
  5. VTMoondog

    VTMoondog Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2013 Vermont

    Great beer, very available here in VT...as is Old Rasputin, another killer Imperial stout
     
    #5 VTMoondog, May 30, 2013
  6. dsal89

    dsal89 Initiate (0) Jul 6, 2008 Indiana

    Save at least 1 bottle for a year. Gets even better, imo
     
    #6 dsal89, May 30, 2013
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  7. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    It is an elite beer. Enjoy it.
    Line up a trading partner so you can get some next year
     
    #7 SammyJaxxxx, May 30, 2013
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  8. djsmith1174

    djsmith1174 Savant (1,015) Aug 21, 2005 Minnesota

    So damn good. Give me, give me...I need :slight_smile:
     
    #8 djsmith1174, May 30, 2013
  9. Omensetter

    Omensetter Zealot (666) Nov 24, 2012 Minnesota
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    I never get too upset if I can't get hold of the latest gotta-have stout because I'm lucky enough to have Founders Imperial Stout all over the place for a few months every year. It's magnificent.
     
    #9 Omensetter, May 30, 2013
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  10. stayclean

    stayclean Initiate (0) Mar 17, 2012 Wisconsin

    Easily one of the best non barrel aged stouts. None of my local spots sold any 4-packs of the latest release (the hell man?), but thankfully a kind local BA hooked it up with 2 4pks (one of the 2013, one of the 2012 release). Really can't decide on fresh vs. aged at all for this one, absolutely stellar either way.
     
    #10 stayclean, May 30, 2013
  11. VTMoondog

    VTMoondog Initiate (0) Apr 14, 2013 Vermont

    I'll see your Imperial stout, and raise you....Breakfast stout!!!
     
    #11 VTMoondog, May 30, 2013
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  12. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    Breakfast stout is top notch fo sho, and would gladly drink that on the regs. However, the imperial stout knocked my shoes and socks off, while FBS just knocked my shoes off.

    Would founders distribute to Cali already!!!
     
    #12 GetMeAnIPA, May 30, 2013
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  13. MichPaul

    MichPaul Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2012 Michigan

    They just did Texas, maybe Cali is next!!!
     
    #13 MichPaul, May 30, 2013
  14. mark14580

    mark14580 Initiate (0) Jan 15, 2011 New York

    This beer is why I don't bother trading for non BA stouts. I have yet to have a stout that can match this beer.
     
    #14 mark14580, May 30, 2013
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  15. udubdawg

    udubdawg Initiate (0) Dec 11, 2006 Kansas

    best review I've gotten as a homebrewer was "Has amazing Flavor and Mouthfeel very similar to Founders Imperial Stout" - I'm sure it was an exaggeration, but at that point I saw no further need to tweak things.
     
    #15 udubdawg, May 30, 2013
  16. tdmccarthy

    tdmccarthy Initiate (0) May 6, 2010 Illinois


    FIS is my favorite stout period. I bought three four packs and had intended to buy at least a couple more. Unfortunately it sold out in my area quicker than what I had expected. It seemed like it lasted a while last year so I was in no hurry. I thought my wife drank my last one, but the other day I found one hiding in the corner of my beer fridge. Maybe I'll share it with her.
     
    #16 tdmccarthy, May 30, 2013
  17. BorisKarloff

    BorisKarloff Initiate (0) Apr 29, 2013 Ohio

    Man, no 4 packs of FIS? It's still sitting on shelves here in Columbus!
     
    #17 BorisKarloff, May 30, 2013
  18. Drew26

    Drew26 Initiate (0) Nov 2, 2012 Wisconsin

    Agreed. This was the first year I had this beer and it is tremendous!! Looking forward to seeing how it changes after a year or so, though it is awesome fresh.
     
    #18 Drew26, May 30, 2013
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  19. sacrelicio

    sacrelicio Pooh-Bah (1,838) Feb 15, 2005 Minnesota
    Pooh-Bah

    sweet label design also
     
    #19 sacrelicio, May 30, 2013
  20. Ahappyhiker2

    Ahappyhiker2 Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2013 New Jersey

    It is great, and it ages well too. I have a 2011 vintage that I tucked away for a while now, might bust it out this upcoming winter!
     
    #20 Ahappyhiker2, May 30, 2013
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