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Founders Brewing
(Mahou-San Miguel Group)







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
[Contact] [Update]
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] [Update]
Notes
Opened: 1997
Annual Production: 140,000 bbl
Contributors: Mario Kornmesser, Dave Engbers, Thomas Dinwiddie, Diane Crawford
Formerly located at 648 Monroe Avenue NW.
Updated: November 26, 2020
News
- 2019-08-29: Michigan’s Founders Brewing sells to Spanish company (The Takeout)
- 2019-04-10: Founders Brewing Co. Beer To Be Brewed at Avery Brewing (New School Beer)
- 2015-07-22: Founders Officially Rips Baby from ‘Breakfast Stout’ Logo (The Brew Review Crew)
- 2014-12-17: Founders Brewing Co. Sells Partial Ownership to Spanish Brewer Mahou San Miguel (All About Beer Magazine)
- 2014-05-06: Founders Brewing Co. unveils first lager in 12 years (Craft Brewing Business)
- 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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Date: December 3, 2013 (#9307)Package: draughtPlace: Crescent Moon Ale House, Omaha NEScore: 17 pointsAppearance (3)
Golden. Dense head.Aroma (3)
Spicy hops, citrusy.Mouthfeel (9)
Medium body, smooth. Big tropical-fruity hop flavor, mango. Medium bitterness on top of clean pale malt. Clean fruity finish.Overall Impression (2)
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10.20% abv.
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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!
9.20% abv.
15.00% abv.
15.00% abv.
14.00% abv.
8.30% abv.
Awards:
- Silver Medal, 2018 Great American Beer Festival
- Bronze Medal, 2006 World Beer Cup
- Bronze Medal, 2005 Michigan Beer Guide Brewers Cup
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Date: December 3, 2013 (#9309)Package: draughtPlace: Crescent Moon Ale House, Omaha NEScore: 16½ pointsAppearance (3)
Black. Low head.Aroma (3½)
Roasty, malty.Mouthfeel (8)
Medium-big body, smooth. Chocolatey, malty, roasty. Grassy hop flavor and bitterness. Lots of chocolate in the finish, with some astringency.Overall Impression (2)