Founders Appreciation Thread

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  1. Warren2621

    Warren2621 Pooh-Bah (1,737) Sep 26, 2014 Indiana
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    As a Midwest Beer Advocate, I would like to take this time to extend my utmost gratitude to Founders Brewing Company. In a region that sees its share of quality brews, none have been as consistently delicious and readily available than those brewed by Founders.

    Their business model of multiple packed beers vs. a flood of bombers is one of the reasons why I hold Founders in such high regard. They're versatile and distribute so many nice 4 and 6 pack brews. Of their releases, 17 beers are put into packs.

    At any point in the year, I can find a solid Founders brew on shelves. Their combination of quality, availability, variety, and quantity can't be matched in my opinion.

    They also respond to comments on social media and interact with their customer base. All around a fantastic establishment.

    Thank you Founders
     
    #1 Warren2621, Jul 22, 2015
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  2. jlsims04

    jlsims04 Initiate (0) Jul 14, 2013 Illinois

    Solid Brewery. Love RIS and BS. Good IPA's. The Backstage series has seriously taken a down turn but other than that I remain a fan.
     
    #2 jlsims04, Jul 22, 2015
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  3. Gaddabble

    Gaddabble Initiate (0) Mar 8, 2014 Ohio
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    My two favorite breweries are Founders and Three Floyds. There is no third.
     
    #3 Gaddabble, Jul 22, 2015
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  4. Yargamo

    Yargamo Initiate (0) Jun 9, 2015 New York

    Like them for the malty ales (most of which are stellar) - but they are shit at pales. They keep it fairly safe in terms of styles they brew, despite liberal use of adjuncts in their backstage(door) series, most of which were pretty crappy.

    One thumb up and one down. No longer a frontrunner IMO. As a limey might say, "They've lost the plot"
     
    #4 Yargamo, Jul 22, 2015
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  5. Warren2621

    Warren2621 Pooh-Bah (1,737) Sep 26, 2014 Indiana
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    APPRECIATION THREAD

    They do stay safe in their style choices, but do them very well.

    I've only been to their pub once and the pub exclusives are awesome. The All Night Session and Azacca IPA were worthy of bottling.

    I've heard the same remark regarding the Backstage Series.. and yes they hit it big with CBS and Doom and others.. but even recently I very much enjoyed the Dissenter. I wish more IPLs were made
     
    #5 Warren2621, Jul 22, 2015
  6. Yargamo

    Yargamo Initiate (0) Jun 9, 2015 New York

    Sorry, it doesn't work like that. Besides, your post didn't even call out a single beer they make. You just went blabbing on about 4 and 6 packs. I can name many BETTER brewers who manage that. Victory for one
     
    #6 Yargamo, Jul 22, 2015
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  7. ncusatis

    ncusatis Crusader (483) Dec 22, 2014 Wisconsin
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    Couldn't agree more! Having Imperial Stout, Breakfast Stout and the countless other gems from them at my fingertips, and stocked on the shelves is pretty awesome. A favorite among Midwest breweries.
     
    #7 ncusatis, Jul 22, 2015
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  8. abkayak

    abkayak Initiate (0) Jan 8, 2013 New York

    these guys should be in the hall of fame just because of the porter
     
    #8 abkayak, Jul 22, 2015
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  9. Fox82791

    Fox82791 Initiate (0) Jun 20, 2014 New York

    Agreed that they're high on my list. Backstage has been hit or miss but almost all of their beers are solid
     
    #9 Fox82791, Jul 22, 2015
  10. Laxadaisical

    Laxadaisical Initiate (0) Nov 13, 2013 Minnesota

    Moving to California at the end of the summer, so needless to say, I'll be drinking my weight in All Day while I still can.

    Speaking of cans- relatively cheap 15-packs of All Day cans, with the packaging date printed clearly on the outside of the box? That's a thing of beauty.
     
    #10 Laxadaisical, Jul 22, 2015
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  11. PatrickCT

    PatrickCT Grand Pooh-Bah (3,776) Feb 18, 2015 Connecticut

    In my top five for sure. Cheers!
     
    #11 PatrickCT, Jul 22, 2015
  12. jayluf

    jayluf Initiate (0) Mar 26, 2014 District of Columbia

    I spent many hours and asked many favors to have their brews served at my wedding. It was completely worth the effort.
     
    #12 jayluf, Jul 22, 2015
  13. SammyJaxxxx

    SammyJaxxxx Initiate (0) Feb 23, 2012 New Jersey

    Looking at your reviews of Founders products, you don't really seem to be a big fan of most of their beers.


    07-07-2015 All Day IPA
    Founders Brewing Company
    American IPA ? 3.48 0%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders All Day IPA
    Founders Brewing Company
    American IPA 4.70 3.99 +3.1%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Imperial Stout
    Founders Brewing Company
    Russian Imperial Stout 10.50 4.51 +4.4%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Double Trouble
    Founders Brewing Company
    American Double / Imperial IPA 9.40 4.23 +1.0%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders KBS (Kentucky Breakfast Stout)
    Founders Brewing Company
    American Double / Imperial Stout 11.20 4.58 +0.7%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Curmudgeon (Old Ale)
    Founders Brewing Company
    Old Ale 9.80 4.01 +1.0%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Devil Dancer
    Founders Brewing Company
    American Double / Imperial IPA 12.00 3.8 -3.8%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Porter
    Founders Brewing Company
    American Porter 6.50 3.85 -9.2%
    - 07-07-2015 Big Lushious
    Founders Brewing Company
    American Double / Imperial Stout 7.80 3.98 +2.8%
    - 07-07-2015 All Night IPA
    Founders Brewing Company
    American Black Ale 4.10 4.02 0%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Harvest Ale
    Founders Brewing Company
    American IPA 7.60 4.52 +7.6%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Centennial IPA
    Founders Brewing Company
    American IPA 7.20 3.53 -14.1%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Dirty Bastard
    Founders Brewing Company
    Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy 8.50 3.84 -4.5%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Red's Rye IPA
    Founders Brewing Company
    Rye Beer 6.60 4.02 -4.3%
    - 07-07-2015 Dark Penance
    Founders Brewing Company
    American Black Ale 8.90 4.15 +3.2%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Dissenter Imperial India Pale Lager
    Founders Brewing Company
    American Double / Imperial Pilsner 8.70 4.09 +0.2%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Black Rye
    Founders Brewing Company
    Rye Beer 7.50 3.77 -6.9%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Backwoods Bastard
    Founders Brewing Company
    Scotch Ale / Wee Heavy 10.20 4.21 -0.2%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Blushing Monk
    Founders Brewing Company
    Fruit / Vegetable Beer 9.20 4.23 +2.4%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Breakfast Stout
    Founders Brewing Company
    American Double / Imperial Stout 8.30 4.48 +0.4%
    - 07-07-2015 Azacca IPA
    Founders Brewing Company
    American IPA 7.30 4.1 0%
    - 07-07-2015 Founders Rübæus
    Founders Brewing Company
    Fruit / Vegetable Beer 5.70 4 +3.1%
     
    #13 SammyJaxxxx, Jul 22, 2015
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  14. LambicPentameter

    LambicPentameter Initiate (0) Aug 29, 2012 Nebraska

    I dunno, Red's Rye is pretty fan-fucking-tastic. Not sure if that counts as a "pale" per se, but it is an awesome IPA.

    Best of (sub)style in my opinion.

    I'm not sure what it means to be a frontrunner in today's beer world, but Founders is certainly deserving of appreciation, and is worthy of more than one thumb up and one thumb down imho.
     
    #14 LambicPentameter, Jul 22, 2015
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  15. Greywulfken

    Greywulfken Grand Pooh-Bah (5,815) Aug 25, 2010 New York
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    Founders is one of my top 3! (Stone, Bell's)

    They've got a great rotation of core beers including Double Trouble, Imperial Stout, KBS, Devil Dancer, FBS, Curmudgeon, Backwoods Bastard, etc. - I buy them all every year when they come around. And while their Backstage Series may have lost some steam, they still released some all-time greats.
     
    #15 Greywulfken, Jul 22, 2015
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  16. westlaunboy

    westlaunboy Pundit (882) Mar 31, 2010 Washington
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    I'm not trying to jump on your anti-Founder's bandwagon here, but if we're going to single out a large Michigan craft brewery for praise for sticking with 6 packs and not screwing us with overpriced formats, shouldn't it be Bell's? They put almost EVERYTHING in 6 packs. The only exception (not counting a few rare GS-only releases) that comes to mind is Black Note, which was still in a 4 pack.
     
    #16 westlaunboy, Jul 22, 2015
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  17. Neverdie7

    Neverdie7 Zealot (539) Jun 7, 2008 Wisconsin

    Except Bell's is always overpriced, aside from Two Hearted everything else they have on shelves is much higher then anything Founder's has on the shelf. At least here it is.
     
    #17 Neverdie7, Jul 22, 2015
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  18. Monkeyknife

    Monkeyknife Grand Pooh-Bah (5,873) Jan 8, 2007 Missouri
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    Founders is definitely a favorite of mine. I have this print in my basement to remind me why.

    [​IMG]
     
    #18 Monkeyknife, Jul 22, 2015
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  19. rfgetz

    rfgetz Pooh-Bah (2,609) Nov 14, 2008 New Jersey
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    He's rated 90% of those beers you listed as "Very Good" or higher.
     
    #19 rfgetz, Jul 22, 2015
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  20. BartS

    BartS Pundit (941) Nov 15, 2012 California
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    I take occasional east coast and mid-west trips and finding current Founders in bottle shops has always been the highlight of any trip. If only their distro reached Cali...
     
    #20 BartS, Jul 22, 2015
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