Founders Imperial Stout

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  1. buddha5050

    buddha5050 Initiate (0) Sep 27, 2012 Michigan

    true you are lol!
     
    #41 buddha5050, Apr 7, 2014
  2. buddha5050

    buddha5050 Initiate (0) Sep 27, 2012 Michigan

    I'm going to do a stout tasting some day soon three years of KBS (14',13',12') two different years of BCBS(12',13) plus FBS, ten-fidy, FIS, and Yeti (non BA).... Just to do some tasting notes, and to have a good side by side comparison and if I survive this I will report on it LOL!
     
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  3. SedateSix

    SedateSix Initiate (0) Apr 27, 2013 North Carolina

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    I'm having one now to cap the weekend. I love it :slight_smile:
     
    #43 SedateSix, Apr 7, 2014
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  4. Jwhere

    Jwhere Initiate (0) Feb 25, 2014 Indiana

    Ok, I'm sold - I'm going to get a FIS 4 pack tomorrow. I am skeptical about FIS in comparison to FBS, but I'm sure it's solid either way. Now to wait until the late fall to open it...
     
    #44 Jwhere, Apr 7, 2014
  5. beerdedking

    beerdedking Grand Pooh-Bah (3,634) Oct 15, 2008 Pennsylvania
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    Scranton is backwater. Not even any KBS here.
     
    #45 beerdedking, Apr 7, 2014
  6. carlitos92

    carlitos92 Zealot (599) Jul 12, 2012 Texas

    Live or die, you are going out a goddamn HERO. Do it! :grinning:
     
    #46 carlitos92, Apr 7, 2014
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  7. buddha5050

    buddha5050 Initiate (0) Sep 27, 2012 Michigan

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    I have to pick up the Yeti still if not then it will be one less but still good...:wink:
     
    #47 buddha5050, Apr 7, 2014
  8. tpaetow

    tpaetow Initiate (0) Jul 25, 2013 Missouri

    I would agree that FIS and their Porter are similar, and I would say that FIS is one of if not my favorite "plain" stouts (non-BA, nothing added). I have a two year old bottle that I just took out of the cellar that really wants to be consumed.

    As for my two cents on the FBS/FIS deal: drink your FBS fresh, cellar your FIS! Just my opinion.
     
    #48 tpaetow, Apr 7, 2014
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  9. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
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    I drank mine at cellar temp, which was over a 30 minute time frame. Many different flavor profiles as the beer warmed. At what temp do you guys usually prefer a beer of this style?? Also, do you like these beers in warmer climates, like the summer time? I know, I do!
     
    #49 Beertsipper, Apr 7, 2014
  10. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,639) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    I drink my stouts all year round. Hot, cold any weather:wink:
     
    #50 Donco, Apr 7, 2014
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  11. rxeight

    rxeight Initiate (0) Feb 5, 2012 Illinois

    Not an opinion. That is Fact.
     
    #51 rxeight, Apr 7, 2014
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  12. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    I was literally just thinking about this. I've had all their big stouts (KBS, FBS, BWB), and their "standard" stout is easily my favorite. It's too bad it's not year-round, because I like it more than Ten Fidy (which is also quite good, admittedly), and it's currently probably my 2nd favorite non-BA stout, behind Surly's Darkness.
     
    #52 SeanBond, Apr 7, 2014
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  13. BlackNote

    BlackNote Initiate (0) Apr 5, 2013 Michigan

    I actually like it aged a year or more rather than fresh.
     
    #53 BlackNote, Apr 7, 2014
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  14. dennis3951

    dennis3951 Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2008 New Jersey

    My favorite is Brooklyn Black Chocolate Stout. It's not year-round but they brew enough of it that it can stays on the shelve most of the year.
     
    #54 dennis3951, Apr 7, 2014
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  15. Beertsipper

    Beertsipper Pooh-Bah (1,707) Nov 18, 2008 New York
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    I have access to Brooklyn's Black Chocolate Stout and wasn't too impressed. In fact, my dissatisfaction prompted me to search, and eventually Founders was the best I've tried. It's OK, but I just get too much licorice and a sour taste with the Brooklyn, and not too much chocolate. It's a good deal for the price, though.
     
    #55 Beertsipper, Apr 7, 2014
  16. lovethebelgians

    lovethebelgians Initiate (0) Apr 25, 2013 Illinois

    IMO their imperial is better than b-fast, I love b-fast by founders, but their impy is so so so good, chocolatey and really roasty, perfect balance you should pick some up
     
    #56 lovethebelgians, Apr 7, 2014
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  17. SeanBond

    SeanBond Pooh-Bah (2,904) Jul 30, 2013 Illinois
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    Yeah, that's a really good one too, and is so cheap it's a steal.
     
    #57 SeanBond, Apr 7, 2014
  18. rozzom

    rozzom Pooh-Bah (2,620) Jan 22, 2011 New York
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    This thread prompted me to crack one open. 12/06/12 bottle date. Awesome.
     
    #58 rozzom, Apr 9, 2014
  19. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,639) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    About to enjoy that EXACT vintage this week.
     
    #59 Donco, Apr 9, 2014
  20. FanofHefe

    FanofHefe Pooh-Bah (2,217) Feb 13, 2010 Illinois
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    My favorite RIS for sure. There are several other regulars I like, such as Ten Fidy, Old Rasputin and Storm King, but I would take FIS over these every time. Just wish it was year round.
     
    #60 FanofHefe, Apr 9, 2014
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