Blushing Monk-3/15 Backstage Release

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  1. ColonelHopslam

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

    We’re Bringing Blushing Monk Back in March 2015
    Posted on December 11, 2014 by Sarah
    [​IMG]We plan to re-release Blushing Monk, a decadent Belgian raspberry ale, in March 2015 to mark the twelfth installment in our popular Backstage Series. Blushing Monk was the original Founders Backstage Series beer, released in July 2011; prior to that, it hadn’t been bottled for four years. Like all of Founders’ Backstage Series beers, Blushing Monk will be sold in 750mL bottles, with a suggested retail price of $16.99 per bottle.
    Blushing Monk is brewed with a ridiculous amount of raspberries and with a Belgian yeast strain that keeps our head cellar operator from sleeping for a week. It pours a stunning deep berry red and, at 9.2% ABV, has a surprising kick. The perfect dessert beer, it can be enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh cheeses, fruit, cakes and more.
    “People keep asking us if we’re going to bring any of our Backstage Series beers back—and now we have,” said Co-Founder and President Dave Engbers. “It seems as though we brew Blushing Monk on a four-year cycle. Our cellar crew hates brewing it because it’s brewed with a different yeast strain from all of our other beers, but we think it’s worth the sleepless nights. It’s an absolutely gorgeous beer.”
    Founders’ Backstage Series is made up of boundary-pushing, experimental beers. The intent of the series is to take the diehard Founders fan experience to a wider audience—though all of the beers are released in limited batches. Since its introduction in the summer of 2011, Founders’ Backstage Series beers have quickly become some of the most sought-after releases in the industry.
    Blushing Monk will be released in limited quantities across our distribution footprint beginning on Monday, March 2, and will be available at the brewery’s taproom the week prior. This will be the first Backstage Series release from Founders in 2015; beer enthusiasts should expect two more releases from Founders later in the year.
     
    #1 ColonelHopslam, Dec 11, 2014
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  2. Tee2Grn

    Tee2Grn Pundit (780) Nov 6, 2012 Michigan
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    CBS and Blushing Monk in the same week. People are going to have to start digging a little deeper to bitch about Founders
     
    #2 Tee2Grn, Dec 11, 2014
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  3. a2rob

    a2rob Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2013 Michigan

    Shorter version: "We learned our lesson with Dissenter, guys. Love us again!"
     
    #3 a2rob, Dec 11, 2014
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  4. Mitchell57

    Mitchell57 Zealot (626) Jan 8, 2013 Wisconsin

    A lot of people enjoyed Dissenter, wasn't my thing but I knew that going in. I would just say no matter how good an IPL, it isn't as exciting or interesting as their previous backstage releases have been. I haven't had cbs, or any of the more acclaimed earlier ones though. Is what it is
     
    #4 Mitchell57, Dec 11, 2014
  5. JamesShoemaker

    JamesShoemaker Initiate (0) Sep 21, 2012 Michigan

    [drools]

    I got to try CBS on Tuesday and now this...
     
    #5 JamesShoemaker, Dec 11, 2014
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  6. a2rob

    a2rob Initiate (0) Jan 23, 2013 Michigan

    Sure. I think Dissenter should've been a relase akin to Dark Penance or something like that. Backstage should really be a showcase for Founders.
     
    #6 a2rob, Dec 11, 2014
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  7. atone315

    atone315 Initiate (0) Oct 8, 2008 Wisconsin

    Finally, some intelligent criticism of Founders. I agree and can stand behind this^^^
     
    #7 atone315, Dec 11, 2014
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  8. tommyz

    tommyz Initiate (0) May 28, 2007 Michigan

    I understood their reasonings different to be honest..but whatever..woohoo Blushing monk
     
    #8 tommyz, Dec 11, 2014
  9. AnchorDrops

    AnchorDrops Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 Michigan

    Yeah, because they just brewed and bourbon barrel aged the recent batch of CBS after the release of Dissenter, this past summer. :rolling_eyes:
     
    #9 AnchorDrops, Dec 11, 2014
  10. stephenieman

    stephenieman Zealot (552) Oct 14, 2011 Illinois

    I loved Blushing Monk but due to price and lack of availability I decided to make a Homebrew version I actually prefer.
    Got two cases of my Raspberry Belgian at home already, sorry Fonders. :slight_frown:
     
    #10 stephenieman, Dec 11, 2014
  11. myersk27

    myersk27 Initiate (0) Oct 21, 2011 Indiana

    I'd be happy to accept a shipment of the homebrew....just sayin
     
    #11 myersk27, Dec 11, 2014
  12. sloppymoose

    sloppymoose Initiate (0) May 28, 2008 Michigan

    #12 sloppymoose, Dec 11, 2014
  13. JohnnyHopps

    JohnnyHopps Grand Pooh-Bah (3,380) Jun 15, 2010 Indiana
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    When I opened this thread, I expected far more bitching about this not being CBS.
     
    #13 JohnnyHopps, Dec 11, 2014
  14. jbecke2

    jbecke2 Initiate (0) Oct 22, 2011 Illinois
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    Does this mean they are going to bring back Frangelic soon

    JK, glad to see Founders bringing back the good stuff.
     
    #14 jbecke2, Dec 11, 2014
  15. kzoobrew

    kzoobrew Initiate (0) May 8, 2006 Michigan

    Founders have never said the Backstage series was supposed to be a showcase. They simply said this was a series of experimental and tap only beers. This has been the case with each and every release. I am not going to argue with the sentiment of your statement, though I feel many would appreciate the series more if they accepted it for what it actually is and not what they think it should be.

    Founders is going to do what Founders wants. It has been a damn good business model so far, no reason to change this. We all should know this by now.
     
    #15 kzoobrew, Dec 11, 2014
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  16. vrbulldog22

    vrbulldog22 Initiate (0) Sep 5, 2010 Ohio

    The sad part is that I doubt it'll be as easy to get this time around; no more walking into random carryouts & finding half a case on the shelf..
     
    #16 vrbulldog22, Dec 11, 2014
  17. aasher

    aasher Grand Pooh-Bah (4,557) Jan 27, 2010 Indiana
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    I hope it's more like the '07 than the '12
     
    #17 aasher, Dec 12, 2014
  18. psykosis

    psykosis Initiate (0) May 21, 2009 Indiana

    Will buy every bottle I can find. Absolutely love this beer, and thrilled to see it back.
     
    #18 psykosis, Dec 12, 2014
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  19. jb123

    jb123 Initiate (0) Dec 3, 2012 Michigan

    Buying a case and won't blink twice. One of the best beers to age. Ever.
     
    #19 jb123, Dec 12, 2014
  20. taxman

    taxman Initiate (0) Feb 22, 2012 Illinois

    So, if Blushing Monk was the first in the series an they're bring it back and CBS is being released now in kegs, and CBS was their second release, then maybe.....
     
    #20 taxman, Dec 12, 2014
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