Opened: 1997
Annual Production: 140,000 bbl
Contributors: Dave Engbers, Diane Crawford
Formerly located at 648 Monroe Avenue NW.
Updated: April 21, 2013
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Founders Brewing
235 Grandville Avenue SW
Grand Rapids MI 49503-4037
Telephone: +1 616-776-1195
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00am-2:00am, Sunday noon-midnight.
Brewer: Jeremy Kosmicki, D.W. Deschaine, Adam Schmitt, Matt Blodgett
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Grand Rapids MI 49503-4037
Telephone: +1 616-776-1195
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11:00am-2:00am, Sunday noon-midnight.
Brewer: Jeremy Kosmicki, D.W. Deschaine, Adam Schmitt, Matt Blodgett
[Contact]
[Map]
[Update]Notes
News
- 2013-04-16: As American craft beer exports climb, Founders aiming to be 'pioneer on an international level' (MLive.com)
- 2012-11-16: MLive marks Founders Brewing Co. 15-year anniversary with a weeklong multimedia series, live chat (MLive)
- 2012-11-13: Fourth major expansion in 5 years positions Founders to be national player in craft beer industry (MLive)
- 2012-10-05: How flirting with bankruptcy forged Founders Brewing Co. into a craft beer industry titan (Michigan Live)
- 2011-06-09: Grand Rapids planners OK Founders expansion and alcohol sales at UICA, but veto dance club request (Mlive.com)
- 2007-11-14: Brewery's new tap room will open Saturday (MLive.com)
Beer List
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4.70% abv.
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10.20% abv.-
Date: October 1, 2009 (#7915)Package: bottledPlace: Place unknownScore: 20 pointsAppearance (3)
Brown. Opaque. Big dense head.Aroma (4)
Big wood-whiskey-vanilla.Mouthfeel (10)
Medium body, silky smooth. Nicely malty and nicely woody. Big whiskey flavor without a whiskey bite.Overall Impression (3)
Really well-balanced very tasty beer. Thanks to Mike Feekart for the bottle!
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9.20% abv.
15.00% abv.
15.00% abv.
8.30% abv.
Awards:
- Bronze Medal, 2006 World Beer Cup
- Bronze Medal, 2005 Michigan Beer Guide Brewers Cup
10.60% abv.
7.20% abv.
Awards:
- Silver Medal, 2010 World Beer Cup
- Silver Medal, 2005 Michigan Beer Guide Brewers Cup
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Date: August 9, 2003 (#5058)Package: draughtPlace: Great Taste of the Midwest, Madison WIScore: 19 pointsOverall Impression
Amber opaque. Thick head. HUGE Centennial hop aroma. Medium body. MASSIVE spicy Centennial hop flavor. Big caramel malt base, but PHENOMENALLY hopped with Centennials.
9.80% abv.
Awards:
- Silver Medal, 2010 Great American Beer Festival
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Date: June 5, 2011 (#8586)Package: bottledPlace: Woodman's Food Market #16, Madison WIScore: 17½ pointsAppearance (3)
Amber-red. Dense head.Aroma (3)
Very toasty, very bready, very malty.Mouthfeel (9)
Medium-big body, smooth. Malty, caramelly, toasty, fruity. Moldly alcoholic. Very mild grassy, fruity hop flavor, not all that bitter.Overall Impression (2½)
