Founders 2015 KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout)

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  1. vette-ss

    vette-ss Zealot (673) Nov 5, 2014 Michigan
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  2. toastjeff

    toastjeff Devotee (380) Mar 27, 2014 Illinois

    CBS on tap. No wait for KBS allocation. No wait for a table in the taproom. What is this lunacy?
     
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  3. mjshearer1

    mjshearer1 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Michigan

    Will report tonight. I'm forecasting boners.

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  4. vette-ss

    vette-ss Zealot (673) Nov 5, 2014 Michigan
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    Keep that report to yourself. I'll get my own tomorrow.
     
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  5. AnchorDrops

    AnchorDrops Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 Michigan

    The Founder's app for mobile devices has the most up to date and accurate taplist.

    My wife went and picked up her allotment, commented on how it was the "easiest" process ever. She's enjoying a Rubaeus and a sandwich on a beautiful MI day.
     
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  6. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,615) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Such a pleasant experience yesterday:
    Got to Founders.
    Went straight into the room to pick up my 3 four packs.
    Put safely in my trunk.
    Enjoyed two glasses of CBS in the Taproom.
    Fantastic day...
    And now, back in Philly. I may be the only person in PA with fresh, 2015 KBS for the moment:wink:
     
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  7. sculls65

    sculls65 Zealot (745) Dec 15, 2008 Michigan

    That makes you really special !!!!!
     
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  8. nickschwabie

    nickschwabie Initiate (0) Mar 6, 2013 Michigan

    I'm planning on going to the taproom Saturday when they open. Any ideas of what I can expect? Lines? Time people start getting there?
     
  9. BradenMK

    BradenMK Pundit (897) Sep 24, 2012 Alaska

    Yeah, I wish I could get my hands on it, but I've only ever seen regular Pt5 once. Bourbon-Barrel Aged? It's a ghost of a white whale.
     
  10. krustster

    krustster Zealot (605) Nov 22, 2013 Maine

    Probably exactly the same as last year.
     
  11. lambpasty

    lambpasty Initiate (0) May 3, 2013 New Hampshire

    Might I ask which local option in NJ (I assume) you're referring to? I'm driving through NJ in a few weeks and plan to make a stop at Carton, and whoever else I should be on the lookout for :slight_smile:
     
  12. wolf13

    wolf13 Zealot (748) Dec 11, 2014 California
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    Anyone know if there will be any distribution to Southern California, or Brooklyn, NY areas And/or what stores are likely to get any? (Those are the only places I'm going to be around that time.)
     
  13. HopBomb515

    HopBomb515 Initiate (0) Jun 15, 2013 New Jersey

    A Night To End All Dawns. Won't be around in a few weeks though. Usually releases in May.

    Stop by Kane in Ocean as well, you won't be disappointed.
     
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  14. Donco

    Donco Pooh-Bah (1,615) Aug 12, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    Can't comment as I won't open a bottle to try until Sunday or Monday, probably. But I will comment then!
     
  15. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,826) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    Didn't read through all posts but if it wasn't answered before...I asked at Founders last night & was told that there is not a new glass because they had SO many leftover from last year
     
  16. core42

    core42 Pooh-Bah (1,826) May 5, 2010 Michigan
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    Cue the "it was better in 20__" posts
    But seriously it is tasting GREAT!
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  17. mjshearer1

    mjshearer1 Initiate (0) Dec 16, 2011 Michigan

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    This year's vintage is a good one. Heavier on the bourbon/booziness than recent years, which gives a pseudo-coconut hint when those stronger vanilla undertones mix with the coffee. Speaking of the coffee, it's pretty good. Not quite fresh-Breakfast-Stout-strong, but slightly milder and less acidic, leaving no trace of some of the green pepperiness that others reported with recent years. Sits like slick oil in the mouth, coating and basking your tongue in delicious as it goes down. People always say "it was better last year", and I have no doubt that people will say it again with this batch, but I always love it year in and year out. 5/5 as always.
     
  18. PA-Michigander

    PA-Michigander Grand Pooh-Bah (3,248) Nov 10, 2013 Pennsylvania
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    I forgot to enter the lottery so I'm relying on friends and believe I'll get to tick a 2015 KBS. One of my favorite brews.
     
  19. ninjembro

    ninjembro Zealot (748) Jun 17, 2014 Maryland
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    Nick, if my hookup gets me the 4 pack+ I'm supposedly getting (not holding my breath until it's in my hands) I got you for a bottle for sure
     
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