Founders Brewery

[MarcatGSB1]

Nothing official from Founders yet, but a new batch of CBS has been kegged and is slowly rolling out to bars across Michigan. Crunchy's in East Lansing and Taps 25 in Lansing are the first to publicly announce tappings, both today (12/9). This is draft only, not bottles. Got get 'em kids!

My distro told me a couple weeks ago he will have a keg or two for me...But was told to keep it shhh.

 

[JoeStepOner]

Nothing official from Founders yet, but a new batch of CBS has been kegged and is slowly rolling out to bars across Michigan. Crunchy's in East Lansing and Taps 25 in Lansing are the first to publicly announce tappings, both today (12/9). This is draft only, not bottles. Got get 'em kids!

Def going to crunchys tonight. This is great news

 

[user 305963]

My distro told me a couple weeks ago he will have a keg or two for me...But was told to keep it shhh.

Nice. I also heard it from a few people but filed it under the "I'll believe it when I see it" folder.

 

[Jobu1]

My distro told me a couple weeks ago he will have a keg or two for me...But was told to keep it shhh.

Might have to plan a retreat to the Fitz when this is tapped.

 

[JoeStepOner]

Heard from a friend crunchys is already out. Very sad news. Hopefully taps 25 hasnt tapped it yet.

 

[Jobu1]

Heard from a friend crunchys is already out. Very sad news. Hopefully taps 25 hasnt tapped it yet.

Sounds like a lot of people in Lansing got a cough around 11am and had to leave work.

 

[JoeStepOner]

Sounds like a lot of people in Lansing got a cough around 11am and had to leave work.

Wish I would have done the same. Might be SOL because of stupid old work.

 

[jeblikesbeer]

Might have to plan a retreat to the Fitz when this is tapped.

yes this much...! plus i hear ****** rumble i wont get to see MarcatGSB at 17

 

[Ckozl]

I'm at zoobies now and it's still flowing pretty good and is not too busy here

 

[MarcatGSB1]

Anyone see the Founder's Instagram posting that Blushing Monk is coming out again?

 

[elkhunter36]

Anyone see the Founder's Instagram posting that Blushing Monk is coming out again?

WE’RE BRINGING BLUSHING MONK BACK IN MARCH 2015
Posted on December 11, 2014 by Sarah

We plan to re-release Blushing Monk, a decadent Belgian raspberry ale, in March 2015 to mark the twelfth installment in our popular Backstage Series. Blushing Monk was the original Founders Backstage Series beer, released in July 2011; prior to that, it hadn’t been bottled for four years. Like all of Founders’ Backstage Series beers, Blushing Monk will be sold in 750mL bottles, with a suggested retail price of $16.99 per bottle.

Blushing Monk is brewed with a ridiculous amount of raspberries and with a Belgian yeast strain that keeps our head cellar operator from sleeping for a week. It pours a stunning deep berry red and, at 9.2% ABV, has a surprising kick. The perfect dessert beer, it can be enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh cheeses, fruit, cakes and more.

“People keep asking us if we’re going to bring any of our Backstage Series beers back—and now we have,” said Co-Founder and President Dave Engbers. “It seems as though we brew Blushing Monk on a four-year cycle. Our cellar crew hates brewing it because it’s brewed with a different yeast strain from all of our other beers, but we think it’s worth the sleepless nights. It’s an absolutely gorgeous beer.”

Founders’ Backstage Series is made up of boundary-pushing, experimental beers. The intent of the series is to take the diehard Founders fan experience to a wider audience—though all of the beers are released in limited batches. Since its introduction in the summer of 2011, Founders’ Backstage Series beers have quickly become some of the most sought-after releases in the industry.

Blushing Monk will be released in limited quantities across our distribution footprint beginning on Monday, March 2, and will be available at the brewery’s taproom the week prior. This will be the first Backstage Series release from Founders in 2015; beer enthusiasts should expect two more releases from Founders later in the year.

 

[MarcatGSB1]

WE’RE BRINGING BLUSHING MONK BACK IN MARCH 2015
Posted on December 11, 2014 by Sarah

We plan to re-release Blushing Monk, a decadent Belgian raspberry ale, in March 2015 to mark the twelfth installment in our popular Backstage Series. Blushing Monk was the original Founders Backstage Series beer, released in July 2011; prior to that, it hadn’t been bottled for four years. Like all of Founders’ Backstage Series beers, Blushing Monk will be sold in 750mL bottles, with a suggested retail price of $16.99 per bottle.

Blushing Monk is brewed with a ridiculous amount of raspberries and with a Belgian yeast strain that keeps our head cellar operator from sleeping for a week. It pours a stunning deep berry red and, at 9.2% ABV, has a surprising kick. The perfect dessert beer, it can be enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh cheeses, fruit, cakes and more.

“People keep asking us if we’re going to bring any of our Backstage Series beers back—and now we have,” said Co-Founder and President Dave Engbers. “It seems as though we brew Blushing Monk on a four-year cycle. Our cellar crew hates brewing it because it’s brewed with a different yeast strain from all of our other beers, but we think it’s worth the sleepless nights. It’s an absolutely gorgeous beer.”

Founders’ Backstage Series is made up of boundary-pushing, experimental beers. The intent of the series is to take the diehard Founders fan experience to a wider audience—though all of the beers are released in limited batches. Since its introduction in the summer of 2011, Founders’ Backstage Series beers have quickly become some of the most sought-after releases in the industry.

Blushing Monk will be released in limited quantities across our distribution footprint beginning on Monday, March 2, and will be available at the brewery’s taproom the week prior. This will be the first Backstage Series release from Founders in 2015; beer enthusiasts should expect two more releases from Founders later in the year.

Thank you John.

Founder's creeping those prices up, $16.99. Almost didn't buy Big Luscious cause the $17 price tag was a little scary.

 

[PHBoiler]

After having Blushing Monk last night, I'll gladly pay that price. It's less than Lolita and way better. It's essentially $8.50 for a RR size bottle if you divide it in half. Pretty great price.

I passed on Big Luscious yesterday at $12.99, so I feel bad if folks were charged $17.

 

[user 305963]

Super excited for this. Wish I would have hoarded away all the bottles of this when it came out last time.

 

[sacrelicio]

WE’RE BRINGING BLUSHING MONK BACK IN MARCH 2015
Posted on December 11, 2014 by Sarah

We plan to re-release Blushing Monk, a decadent Belgian raspberry ale, in March 2015 to mark the twelfth installment in our popular Backstage Series. Blushing Monk was the original Founders Backstage Series beer, released in July 2011; prior to that, it hadn’t been bottled for four years. Like all of Founders’ Backstage Series beers, Blushing Monk will be sold in 750mL bottles, with a suggested retail price of $16.99 per bottle.

Blushing Monk is brewed with a ridiculous amount of raspberries and with a Belgian yeast strain that keeps our head cellar operator from sleeping for a week. It pours a stunning deep berry red and, at 9.2% ABV, has a surprising kick. The perfect dessert beer, it can be enjoyed on its own or paired with fresh cheeses, fruit, cakes and more.

“People keep asking us if we’re going to bring any of our Backstage Series beers back—and now we have,” said Co-Founder and President Dave Engbers. “It seems as though we brew Blushing Monk on a four-year cycle. Our cellar crew hates brewing it because it’s brewed with a different yeast strain from all of our other beers, but we think it’s worth the sleepless nights. It’s an absolutely gorgeous beer.”

Founders’ Backstage Series is made up of boundary-pushing, experimental beers. The intent of the series is to take the diehard Founders fan experience to a wider audience—though all of the beers are released in limited batches. Since its introduction in the summer of 2011, Founders’ Backstage Series beers have quickly become some of the most sought-after releases in the industry.

Blushing Monk will be released in limited quantities across our distribution footprint beginning on Monday, March 2, and will be available at the brewery’s taproom the week prior. This will be the first Backstage Series release from Founders in 2015; beer enthusiasts should expect two more releases from Founders later in the year.

I dunno, I can just drink NG Raz Tart whenever I want. Still don't understand the retroactive hype on this one.

 

[user 305963]

I dunno, I can just drink NG Raz Tart whenever I want. Still don't understand the retroactive hype on this one.

You may be able to, but, everyone in Founders distro footprint will be able to purchase and enjoy this.

 

[sacrelicio]

You may be able to, but, everyone in Founders distro footprint will be able to purchase and enjoy this.

I suppose there's that but I just never got the hype over a fruit beer.

 

[DanzBorin]

I dunno, I can just drink NG Raz Tart whenever I want. Still don't understand the retroactive hype on this one.

Was way better than NG to me. Totally different taste. More decadent and jammy.

 

[sacrelicio]

Was way better than NG to me. Totally different taste. More decadent and jammy.

I don't really remember it that well but it'll be nice to try it again.

 

[jdhende]

Anyone see the Founder's Instagram posting that Blushing Monk is coming out again?

Best beer news I've heard in awhile!

 

[Jb123]

Will buy a case and not think twice. One of the name near perfect beers I've had. ( never has fresh but with 4 years on it.)

 

[MarcatGSB1]

Who is financing this next expansion? Has anyone read that anywhere?
I want to note that the Goose Island buy out was for less than this expansion will be...

 

[user 305963]

Haven't read where the funds are coming from directly, I would assume business loans. Mlive had a few articles over the last few months reporting of Founders intentions for a $5.2 million reimbursement from the GR Brownfield Redevelopment Authority...

http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2014/09/founders_brewing_expansion.html

Also, looks like they got a state performance-based grant...

http://www.mlive.com/business/west-michigan/index.ssf/2014/11/founders_brewing_co_gets_state.html

And then MDOT kicked in some payola to fix the surrounding infrastructure...

http://www.mlive.com/business/west-...mdot_founders_grant.html#incart_story_package

 

[steimie]

Who is financing this next expansion? Has anyone read that anywhere?
I want to note that the Goose Island buy out was for less than this expansion will be...

Hey, it's 'spensive to make all that All Day.

 

[MarcatGSB1]

Look out for a big move coming...

 

[steimie]

Look out for a big move coming...

Move or sale?

 

[MarcatGSB1]

Move or sale?

I personally don't see a move. I think I there's gotta be a cash flow injection at some point.

 

[steimie]

I personally don't see a move. I think I there's gotta be a cash flow injection at some point.

I think that's right. They're not leaving GR anytime soon. But if I had to pick a MI brewery to be sold in the next 5-10 years, it'd absolutely be Founders.

 

[user 305963]

I think that's right. They're not leaving GR anytime soon. But if I had to pick a MI brewery to be sold in the next 5-10 years, it'd absolutely be Founders.

Yeah, I definitely can't see them moving from their current location. An additional location? Sure, and I see it on the west coast. IMO, I don't see them being bought. Dave and Mike seem too passionate to give it up like that. But money talks and as you get bigger, investors want their payout.

 

[Jb123]

I think that's right. They're not leaving GR anytime soon. But if I had to pick a MI brewery to be sold in the next 5-10 years, it'd absolutely be Founders.

Why would they sell? Making millions of dollars is getting old?