42/100) Founder's

I have set myself the goal to review three beers or ciders every week for 100 weeks. I will be learning about beer and ciders more as I do this, and if I am successful in this venture, I will have tried about 300 unique drinks. If you're curious how I'm doing, the number in the post's title tells you which week I am in now.

Black Rye, Curmudgeon, Breakfast Stout, Imperial Stout

I decided to mix it up with four "dark" beers from Founder's instead of just three. The most significant of the below is the Breakfast Stout because it below has two rare versions. They are the CBS and the KBS. The Canadian Breakfast Stout was aged in bourbon barrels that were prepped with Maple Syrup. The Kentucky Breakfast Stout was aged in bourbon barrels. Both are amazing. Just good luck finding a bottle of either anywhere. I've not had much luck.


Black Rye) A dry-hopped rye beer, this dark ale comes strong with a peppery nip from the rye and a wave of crisp bitterness just before the finish. Somewhere within its dark swirling depths, room for mild chocolaty and toffee touches mix in just enough to make this one enjoyable. I just wish the bottle had more personality. ☆☆☆

Curmudgeon) Despite it's name and face, this old ale is not a crusty codger but is more like your friendly grandpa with a slight sweet spot. The molasses has long since melted his heart and mellowed him through time spent in aging gracefully in oak barrels. I suggest having this on a cloudy, rainy, or otherwise gloomy day. The subtle flavors are sure to perk you up. ☆☆☆☆

Breakfast Stout) This may be weird for you to hear, but let this one warm up. The rich chocolate malts and solid coffee come through so much better if you wait a bit. While I'm not sure if I suggest actually having it with breakfast, it does go well with sweeter foods such as cakes, cupcakes, doughnuts, and pancakes. It's a true "for breakfast" stout. ☆☆☆☆

Imperial Stout) Somehow this one seemed more to me like a double porter than a stout. I know that the differences between a stout and a porter are really very subjective, but the emphasis on the roasted flavors bespoke more of what I am used to in a porter. That sort of quibbling aside, this one is silky smooth and rich with the aforementioned roasted backdrop. ☆☆☆☆