Founders Brewery

[user 305963]

Rumor is that Founders is releasing 6 BA beers in 2017. Not sure if that means 6 new ones, or total, in addition to KBS and BWB.

 

[ASUBeer]

Rumor is that Founders is releasing 6 BA beers in 2017. Not sure if that means 6 new ones, or total, in addition to KBS and BWB.

I hope someone got them to put their imperial stout in a barrel.

 

[user 305963]

Also heard that as of 2017, the backstage series is gone. Replaced by the barrel aged series, hence the small logo, top left of the new Frootwood label.

 

[AnchorDrops]

FOUNDERS BREWING CO.
NEW BEER RELEASE: FROOTWOOD
Posted on October 21, 2016 by Founders Brewing Co.
Cadre,

Over the last few months, we’ve been hinting that 2017 is going to be a year full of incredible beers – and we’re ready to share the first of those with you. While you’ll have to wait until the new year (January, to be precise) to get your hands on this one, here’s a glimpse at the latest addition to our lineup of barrel-aged beers.

Introducing Frootwood:

We took a crisp, light-bodied cherry ale and hid it away in oak barrels that have held both bourbon and maple syrup. After a lengthy stint, it emerged a changed beer, blanketed in notes of warm vanilla and earthy sweetness. The wood proves itself the star of this beer, adding depth and taming the tart cherry while the maple imposes a velvety texture that lingers for not a moment too long.

Frootwood will be available in some states as early as January, with remaining states seeing it by February. We plan to release it in our taproom on January 25, 2017 and will have a suggested retail price of $14.99/4-pack and $11.99/750mL bottle. That’s right, you’ll be able to find Frootwood in both 4-packs of 12oz bottles and single 750mL bottles. You asked, we listened!

My pants suddenly got really tight in the front.

 

[user 305963]

My pants suddenly got really tight in the front.

 

[drgarage1]

Also heard that as of 2017, the backstage series is gone. Replaced by the barrel aged series, hence the small logo, top left of the new Frootwood label.

Yay! Now they can't release Mango Magnifico!

 

[drgarage1]

I remain super-excited about Lizard of Koz, too...

 

[MarcatGSB1]

Rumor is that Founders is releasing 6 BA beers in 2017. Not sure if that means 6 new ones, or total, in addition to KBS and BWB.

I had heard 8 total, with KBS and BWB being two of them. I also heard CBS would be the last one to be released.

Rootwood sounds very good. I like the packaging choice. I think that game will sort itself out as they will find people aren't going for the bomber, but I could be wrong.

 

[Scalzo]

We took a crisp, light-bodied cherry ale....

 

[user 305963]

Most like the recipe for Cerise, or one similar.

They used to have a BA Cherry beer called Newaygo County Cherry. Twas delightful. I'm sure this is similar.

 

[Scalzo]

Most like the recipe for Cerise, or one similar.

They used to have a BA Cherry beer called Newaygo County Cherry. Twas delightful. I'm sure this is similar.

Yeah sounds like a great idea.
I doubt it will be medicinal or thin bodied. Probably will sell out instantly like Blushing Monk, and taste reaaaaly good.

 

[steimie]

Blushing Monk is terrific right now.

 

[Scalzo]

Blushing Monk is terrific right now.

2 years later, and theyre still sitting on shelves... also, terrific is a strong word. Debatable for sure.

 

[Jb123]

I hope to find some laying around. For me and many ppl it's one of the best fruit beers and actually turns into something better as it continues to age. I'll second terrific.

 

[thebandit1]

Most like the recipe for Cerise, or one similar.

They used to have a BA Cherry beer called Newaygo County Cherry. Twas delightful. I'm sure this is similar.

I forgot all about Cerise.

 

[AnchorDrops]

2 years later, and theyre still sitting on shelves... also, terrific is a strong word. Debatable for sure.

Has it been a full two years?

I'll agree it improves with age.

 

[MarcatGSB1]

I forgot all about Cerise.

We had a thing once...

 

[MarcatGSB1]

Lizard of Koz thoughts?

 

[AnchorDrops]

Lizard of Koz thoughts?

Definitely plenty of blueberry sweet and tart, almost syrupy concentrate. Chocolate is present as is the vanilla. Barrel is hard to detect until it has warmed significantly. I bought two bottles, will let one sit for a while, for science. I don't plan to buy any more, simply because of the price point. That said, I have to imagine the ingredients were not cheap for this, plus the time in barrels.

 

[user 305963]

Definitely plenty of blueberry sweet and tart, almost syrupy concentrate. Chocolate is present as is the vanilla. Barrel is hard to detect until it has warmed significantly. I bought two bottles, will let one sit for a while, for science. I don't plan to buy any more, simply because of the price point. That said, I have to imagine the ingredients were not cheap for this, plus the time in barrels.

Will second this. The tannins in the blueberries really cut the sweetness. Initial sips are dessert sweet like Big Lushious, but the blueberries do a great job of preventing that sweetness from lingering on your palate. Only bought a couple bottles as well.

 

[MarcatGSB1]

Not surprised by the price of this, I suppose.
I personally haven't had one yet but a close friend whom I trust did not finish his bottle...

 

[Scalzo]

Lizard was undrinkable. had some hopes for this one. Frootwood should be a trainwreck.

rip founders

 

[steimie]

Canning Mosaic Promise.

 

[joe1]

Canning Mosaic Promise.

15 packs too!


Like the 19oz all day cans as well!

 

[user 305963]

Nice cans

 

[Ckozl]

Mosaic promise on tap at Founders and Mosaic Promise out of a bottle are completely different. Still good out of the bottle but man is it good on tap

 

[MarcatGSB1]

15 packs of rotating crushables is a great move by Founders.

 

[AnchorDrops]

Bump for comments on how KBS sucks this year.

 

[steimie]

Eh...KBS just is what it is. It's good enough to try every year, but it's never great and it's never terrible.

 

[jdhende]

Eh...KBS just is what it is. It's good enough to try every year, but it's never great and it's never terrible.

And regular breakfast stout is available near year round and is better