Founders KBS Blueberry

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  1. Whyteboar

    Whyteboar Grand Pooh-Bah (4,286) Jun 7, 2008 Michigan
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    From their announcement to their Cadre:
    It’s time to celebrate two decades of barrel-aging imperial stouts with KBS Blueberry. In honor of the 20th anniversary of KBS, we’ve given this legendary beer a dose of Michigan blueberries. The alluring aroma of dessert brings you in, while layers of vanilla, coffee, chocolate, oak and bourbon barrel notes become more profound with every sip. A sweet and sophisticated tribute to a world-renowned beer. 11.2% ABV

    Look out for KBS Blueberry in stores near you this August! If you can’t wait to try this beer, head down to the taproom on July 14 for your first pint!

    Could be tasty, will definitely be interesting!
     
    #1 Whyteboar, Jun 16, 2023
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  2. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    So Lizard of Koz?
     
    #2 FBarber, Jun 16, 2023
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  3. jageraholic

    jageraholic Pooh-Bah (1,632) Sep 16, 2009 Massachusetts
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    Any other variants coming out? Espresso please!
     
    #3 jageraholic, Jun 16, 2023
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  4. Roguer

    Roguer Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,811) Mar 25, 2013 Connecticut
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    With any luck. I thought Lizard of Koz was excellently done, and I'm not a big fan of blueberries. It was probably the first berry stout that I thought really nailed it. I'm not sure if the same approach will work as well for KBS; LOK was really smooth and rich, while KBS leans harsher and roastier.

    But we'll see. The most recent batch I got of OG KBS was really, really good. As long as I can keep getting the OG (and occasionally some more Maple Mackinac :wink: ), I don't really mind what variants they trot out.
     
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  5. slander

    slander Pooh-Bah (2,568) Nov 5, 2001 New York
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    Blueberry, yes, please.
    Hopefully it buries the vanilla & coffee notes...
     
    #5 slander, Jun 16, 2023
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  6. ovaltine

    ovaltine Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,787) Apr 6, 2010 Indiana
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    I love blueberries, so I LOVED Lizard of Koz.

    Looks like Imma have to buy another fridge for the KBS Blueberry stash I will acquire.
     
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  7. JohnnyHopps

    JohnnyHopps Grand Pooh-Bah (3,380) Jun 15, 2010 Indiana
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    This was my immediate reaction. Lizard of Koz is probably the worst barrel aged stout that Founders ever made.
     
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  8. dcotom

    dcotom Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,637) Aug 4, 2014 Iowa
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    Yes, please!
    Edit: as long as it's not a bomber or a 750.
     
    #8 dcotom, Jun 17, 2023
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  9. jvgoor3786

    jvgoor3786 Grand Pooh-Bah (4,222) May 28, 2015 Arkansas
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    I was skeptical at first, but if anyone can make this a great beer, it's Founders.
     
    #9 jvgoor3786, Jun 17, 2023
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  10. JohnnyHopps

    JohnnyHopps Grand Pooh-Bah (3,380) Jun 15, 2010 Indiana
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    I just drink beer in my spare time, but making a vanilla KBS would seem like an easy decision. Perhaps even take it a step further by making a Handjee knock-off with vanilla and marshmallow. According to my fellow BAs, they have done Vanilla Bean KBS on tap.
     
    #10 JohnnyHopps, Jun 17, 2023
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  11. mmmbeerNY

    mmmbeerNY Maven (1,369) Mar 5, 2014 New York

    Save the blueberries for the pancakes and muffins. KBS doesn't need anything added
     
    #11 mmmbeerNY, Jun 19, 2023
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  12. retention_

    retention_ Devotee (313) Jan 8, 2022 North Carolina

    Yeah, none of the variants have done anything for me. The original is still the best and I don't think I'll be picking this one up.
     
    #12 retention_, Jun 19, 2023
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  13. ilikebeer03

    ilikebeer03 Pooh-Bah (2,616) Oct 17, 2012 Texas
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    Didn't buy the Cherry because I don't really love fruit in stouts. I would have bought a single if I'd seen it because I love Founders and especially KBS.
    Likewise, I'll pass on this unless I see a single.
     
    #13 ilikebeer03, Jun 19, 2023
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  14. Drunken_Master

    Drunken_Master Crusader (444) Mar 6, 2014 California

    the only variant that i believe is worth mentioning was 1) the one with something "TAC" chocolate apologies can't recall the name atm and 2) the espresso variant. lots of people seem to be fond of the latter whereas the first one i mentioned is basically a breakfast beer to drink alongside some good eats in the morning to start your day off right.
     
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  15. micada

    micada Grand Pooh-Bah (3,960) Jul 13, 2015 New York
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    Beer Tree Morning Timber Blueberry stout if you want a well made blueberry stout IMO. Leave KBS as base or Mackinac Fudge Coffee.
     
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  16. crazyspicychef

    crazyspicychef Pooh-Bah (2,341) Sep 27, 2012 Pennsylvania
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    Sounds absolutely gross.
     
    #16 crazyspicychef, Jun 21, 2023
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  17. bbtkd

    bbtkd Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,790) Sep 20, 2015 South Dakota
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    I'll try one, since it sounds like it would be risky buying a pack.
     
    #17 bbtkd, Jun 22, 2023
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  18. RKP1967

    RKP1967 Savant (1,150) Sep 26, 2010 Virginia

    This post is the winner.
     
    #18 RKP1967, Jul 18, 2023
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  19. dcotom

    dcotom Grand High Pooh-Bah (6,637) Aug 4, 2014 Iowa
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    When the Chocolate Cherry dropped here, it was limited to one 12-ounce bottle per person. If I see a mulitpack of KBS Blueberry, I'm buying the whole damn thing. Based on past experience with KBS variants, I can't imagine a scenario in which this wouldn't be :fire:.

    Edit: I'm pairing it with blueberry muffins and pancakes, just for the hell of it.

    Edit2: And Lizard of Koz was awesome.
     
    #19 dcotom, Jul 19, 2023
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  20. FBarber

    FBarber Grand High Pooh-Bah (7,325) Mar 5, 2016 Illinois
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    scorching hot take!!
     
    #20 FBarber, Jul 19, 2023
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