Founders beer releases

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  1. Number1Framer

    Number1Framer Savant (1,040) Mar 13, 2016 Wisconsin
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    Alls I'm saying is if it's 4 packs of CBS count me in, but if it's bombers put me down for an easy pass. Hope springs eternal!

    SOURCE: I'm not a pessimist, I'm an optometrist. :wink:
     
    #321 Number1Framer, Mar 27, 2018
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  2. Tervin

    Tervin Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2018 North Carolina

    Prob a noob that saw cbs was bomber only. Last year kbs was 4-pack and bomber.
     
    #322 Tervin, Mar 27, 2018
  3. Tervin

    Tervin Initiate (0) Mar 27, 2018 North Carolina

    Also cbs bomber format only was prob to get people to drink it before the maple fades and the beer turns to sh1t in 6 more months
     
    #323 Tervin, Mar 27, 2018
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  4. westlaunboy

    westlaunboy Pundit (882) Mar 31, 2010 Washington
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    Though this is hard to prove, I really think Blushing Monk was a worse beer in 2015 than it was in 2011 (there was also a 2007 release, but I never had it fresh.) I was blown away by that beer fresh in 2011, and very underwhelmed in 2015. Now I understand that I may have changed a lot in four years, but we also did a Vertical (07,11,15) and everyone thought '11 was the best by far, and it had rich, fruit qualities to it that we just couldn't imagine developing in the '15.

    Long aside, but I'm usually a "it's you, not the beer" person when it comes to year-to-year changes, but this is one where I'm passionately on the otherside.
     
    #324 westlaunboy, Mar 27, 2018
  5. bgrzywa2

    bgrzywa2 Zealot (738) Nov 8, 2011 Illinois
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    Capone's posted pic of CBS today
     
    #325 bgrzywa2, Mar 27, 2018
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  6. AnchorDrops

    AnchorDrops Initiate (0) May 11, 2013 Michigan

    Next brewery only mothership release is Sleeper Cell. I have to imagine there was a time I was excited about this beer, right?
     
    #326 AnchorDrops, Mar 28, 2018
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  7. strohme2

    strohme2 Pooh-Bah (2,001) Nov 3, 2007 Michigan
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    I believe you were excited. Or, at least I was/am. It's a solid DIPA. Tons of bitter, mostly clear, not juicy or filled with hype. Looking forward to it.
     
    #327 strohme2, Mar 28, 2018
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  8. Zaphog

    Zaphog Grand Pooh-Bah (4,676) Sep 23, 2011 Michigan
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    Great beer!
     
    #328 Zaphog, Mar 28, 2018
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  9. AlwaysAHoot

    AlwaysAHoot Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2017 Illinois

    Is KBS hitting stores this Friday? I havent seen anything anywhere
     
    #329 AlwaysAHoot, Mar 28, 2018
  10. dhicks214

    dhicks214 Initiate (0) Mar 28, 2018 Illinois

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  11. John_M

    John_M Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,849) Oct 25, 2003 Washington
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    Not sure what happened, but I'm already seeing bottles for sale here in Portland (bombers and 4 packs). Would be curious to hear what sort of prices you all are seeing near the brewery.

    4 packs here are in the $24 - $25 range, and was told that bombers at a local Costco have been priced around $16.50.

    For whatever it's worth, I like this year's batch better than last year's. The beer seems a bit richer, and with a lot more coffee character. I ended up buying very little KBS last year, but will likely buy more heavily this year (depending on availability).

    Cheers!
     
    #331 John_M, Mar 29, 2018
  12. WIexile

    WIexile Zealot (526) Jul 20, 2017 Michigan
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    In the U.P it is 20.99 a 4 pack. Has been on the shelf since late Feb / early March.
     
    #332 WIexile, Mar 29, 2018
  13. VinHalen54

    VinHalen54 Pundit (807) Jun 4, 2014 Illinois

    Binny's across Chicagoland will have KBS 4pks for $25.99, but since grocery store chains Jewel and Meijer are getting it too I am hoping it is a buck or two cheaper.
     
    #333 VinHalen54, Mar 29, 2018
  14. Alex_Awesome_H

    Alex_Awesome_H Devotee (319) Jan 2, 2016 Illinois

    Called LP Binnys today to see if they are having a release party like last year. Didnt say they were and told to call back. Gonna try to get some @ Jewel in the morning, hope I dont miss out. Real good beer.
     
    #334 Alex_Awesome_H, Mar 30, 2018
  15. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    From Binnys this morning (via Email):

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    Founders has been brewing this decadent fan favorite for over a decade. KBS begins as an amped up “imperialized” version of their famous Breakfast Stout. A chocolate and coffee lover’s dream, this silky-smooth Oatmeal stout spends 12 months in bourbon barrels – resting patiently in caves below the city of Grand Rapids. This year’s barrels have been tapped, the bottles are filled – without further ado, 2018 Founders KBS.
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    Founders KBS4 Pack of 12oz Bottles$25.99.

    The aroma of KBS is something to treasure. Chocolate truffles, coffee, pralines, and a wisp of coconut - all rolled into one. Soft and smooth across the tongue, it delivers layers of dark chocolate with ribbons of caramel and vanilla bean. As per usual, its double digit ABV remains artfully well hidden. Arguably a dessert within itself, but like Breakfast Stout, it pairs wonderfully with chocolate desserts. It’s also great with pancakes. *Available in store only, supplies are extremely limited.
     
    #335 FBarber, Mar 30, 2018
  16. Hang_Over

    Hang_Over Aspirant (271) May 12, 2017 Illinois

    2 4-pack limit at Elmhurst Jewel
    $46 out the door
     
    #336 Hang_Over, Mar 30, 2018
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  17. fmd

    fmd Initiate (0) Nov 30, 2015 Illinois
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    FYI it’s 20.99 at jewel. Otherwise known as buy four and get 1 free vs binnys for all you s$&*lords out there. :wink:
     
    #337 fmd, Mar 30, 2018
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  18. iualum95

    iualum95 Aspirant (271) Aug 6, 2009 Indiana

    Jewel at State/Grand didn't get their shipment.
     
    #338 iualum95, Mar 30, 2018
  19. AlwaysAHoot

    AlwaysAHoot Initiate (0) Aug 26, 2017 Illinois

    Jewel Des Plaines and Milwaukee Ave havent gotten it yet either
     
    #339 AlwaysAHoot, Mar 30, 2018
  20. JJH1018

    JJH1018 Zealot (699) Sep 13, 2013 Illinois

    Jewel in Frankfort said they got it, the customer service rep couldn't find it. Said she needs to wait for her Osco people to get in.
     
    #340 JJH1018, Mar 30, 2018
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