Founders - Dankwood

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  1. darklord2011

    darklord2011 Zealot (638) Nov 18, 2011 Indiana
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    Founders next Barrel Aged Series release is Dankwood. An Imperial Red IPA aged in bourbon barrels. Ships April 2nd in 750ml at $11.99 and four-packs $14.99. It's essentially barrel aged reDANKulous.

    I’m in for a couple four-packs.
     
    #1 darklord2011, Jan 26, 2018
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  2. Neverdie7

    Neverdie7 Zealot (539) Jun 7, 2008 Wisconsin

    Yep im in too!
     
    #2 Neverdie7, Jan 26, 2018
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  3. Harrison8

    Harrison8 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,285) Dec 6, 2015 Missouri
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    Maybe it's time I try the base version, so I have something to reflect on while trying this.


    I'm interested.
     
    #3 Harrison8, Jan 26, 2018
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  4. DISKORD

    DISKORD Initiate (0) Feb 28, 2017 South Carolina

    Dammit! Not another barrel-aged DIPA from Founders. I pass!
     
    #4 DISKORD, Jan 26, 2018
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  5. darklord2011

    darklord2011 Zealot (638) Nov 18, 2011 Indiana
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    Here’s an excerpt from the Founders Cadre post.....

    What do you get when a big, bold imperial red IPA meets an oak bourbon barrel? A palate stunner that’ll send your senses spinning or, as we like to call it, Dankwood. Rich caramel notes emerge from the depths of the IPA, highlighting strong malt character while the bourbon barrel-aging develops the complexity. A dank, sticky and slightly sweet sipper, Dankwood is the perfect alchemy of wood and hops.

    Dankwood starts shipping on April 2 and will be available in 750mL bottles and 4-packs of 12oz bottles throughout our 46-state distribution network later in the month. Suggested retail price is $11.99/750mL and $14.99/4-pack 12oz bottles. You may remember this beer as barrel-aged reDANKulous, which was featured heavily in our taproom (and many of our bellies).

    Dankwood is the third release of 2018 in the Barrel-Aged Series, preceded by KBS and Backwoods Bastard our newest year-round beer. There are three remaining Barrel-Aged Series beers to be announced this year.

    This information was shared with you, our Cadre members, first. Look for more details about the beer on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram closer to the release.
     
    #5 darklord2011, Jan 26, 2018
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  6. Hoos78

    Hoos78 Maven (1,327) Mar 3, 2015 Ohio

    I love ReDankulous, but I have yet to find a barrel aged IPA/DIPA that I like. I'll try it if I see it, but I am a bit skeptical (for my tastes).

    That said, if any brewery could nail the style, Founders is the one...and the base beer is fantastic.
     
    #6 Hoos78, Jan 26, 2018
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  7. waltari

    waltari Initiate (0) Jan 28, 2016 Georgia

    I guess they 'retired' their FIS to make a BA version of it.
     
    #7 waltari, Jan 26, 2018
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  8. darklord2011

    darklord2011 Zealot (638) Nov 18, 2011 Indiana
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    I'm a big fan of Doom and would have bought more if I could have found more four-packs instead of 750ml format.
     
    #8 darklord2011, Jan 26, 2018
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  9. Hoppedelic

    Hoppedelic Savant (1,065) Dec 6, 2010 California
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    Awesome, when's that coming out?
     
    #9 Hoppedelic, Jan 26, 2018
  10. archiebunkerjr

    archiebunkerjr Pundit (910) Oct 25, 2010 Michigan
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    I'm not of fan of barrel aged IPA but I will definitely try this one. But I really liked Brandankulous (brandy barrel aged Redankulous) when they had it in their taproom. I hope this one is similar.
     
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  11. jvgoor3786

    jvgoor3786 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,222) May 28, 2015 Arkansas
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    I really like BA IPAs, and while I'm not a huge fan of Redankulous, BranDankulous was great. Looking forward to this.
     
    #11 jvgoor3786, Jan 26, 2018
  12. BirdsandHops

    BirdsandHops Grand Pooh-Bah (3,061) Apr 14, 2008 Oregon
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    ReDANKulous is an amazing beer. So glad they made that as a regular 4-pack beer after its initial Backstage Series release. One of the best hoppy amber ales out there, and unlike most that advertise themselves as such, this one actually takes like a supper hoppy amber ale instead of just another run-of-the-mill DIPA.
     
    #12 BirdsandHops, Jan 26, 2018
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  13. Harrison8

    Harrison8 Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,285) Dec 6, 2015 Missouri
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    Interesting. I honestly had no clue. I saw bottles from time to time, but never paid enough attention to look it up. I know it's still on shelves around here, so I'll snag a bottle and give it a go myself.

    Thanks!
     
    #13 Harrison8, Jan 26, 2018
  14. BirdsandHops

    BirdsandHops Grand Pooh-Bah (3,061) Apr 14, 2008 Oregon
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    It might be really old at this point--I forget when it came out last, but I remember having it over the summer I think? If it's more than 2-3 months old, hold off until the next batch.
     
    #14 BirdsandHops, Jan 26, 2018
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  15. GetMeAnIPA

    GetMeAnIPA Pooh-Bah (2,559) Mar 28, 2009 California
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    If an ipa is going to be barrel aged a red is the best. Bottle logic just released a barrel aged red and it was very good.
     
    #15 GetMeAnIPA, Jan 26, 2018
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  16. denver10

    denver10 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,155) Nov 17, 2010 New Mexico
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    Love bourbon barrel aged hoppy red ales. Imagine I will love this, especially in 12 ounce format.
     
    #16 denver10, Jan 27, 2018
  17. Brolo75

    Brolo75 Grand Pooh-Bah (3,134) Aug 10, 2013 California
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    I'm in for at least a four-pack.
     
    #17 Brolo75, Jan 27, 2018
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  18. BenHoppy

    BenHoppy Initiate (0) Nov 15, 2017 Michigan

    Love Redankulous, love Doom, still need to try Brandankulous. But will definitely be buying a 4pk of Dankwood.
     
    #18 BenHoppy, Jan 27, 2018
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  19. raynmoon

    raynmoon Initiate (0) Aug 13, 2011 Colorado

    I know everyone wants this series to be closer to Firestone's, being mostly barleywine/ stouts/ sweeter beers, but I applaud the experimentation. I bet it tastes good and is probably very affordable, to boot.
     
    #19 raynmoon, Jan 27, 2018
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  20. surfcaster

    surfcaster Initiate (0) Apr 20, 2013 North Carolina
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    I suspect I will like this one more than Doom. Imperial reds seem more robust and likely to not fight the barrel than Double Trouble.

    I’ll try it.
     
    #20 surfcaster, Jan 27, 2018
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