Founders Porter

Brewed by Founders Brewing Company
Style: Porter
Grand Rapids, Michigan USA

Pour is thick and black, even more so than is typical. A nice one finger tan head doesn’t have a lot of retention. Powdery lacing. The aroma is not big and offers roasted notes, must, and some hops. Flavor is quite aggressive for the style with a big coffee and chocolate bang. Hop bitterness washes over the mouth in waves and also provides some zing in the mouth. This porter is world class.

Bottle pours black with a minimal head, and some lace. The aroma is toasted chocolate and roasted coffee. The flavor is coffee chocolate, body pretty rich for a Porter. This is a really good Porter.

I have to first say that this Porter is what a truly amazing porter should be. Smooth and smoother is what best describes this brew. Nice coffee in the nose with a bit of roasted malt. Nice coffee flavor all the way through on your palate with this one. Never ever even comes close to overpowering. So balanced you coulid cry. Small amount of head with a medium body. This one sets the bar high.

Dark, rich and sexy? I dont know about the sexy part but it is a fine brew... Poured into a snifter, black in color, small head that faded quickly. Nice aroma of roasted malts and chocolate> Taste is the same, lots of roasted malts, chocolate, a sweet bitterness in the after taste. Rich. Texture is on the thicker side. Great porter, thanks weeheavysd for the brew!

12oz bottle from bruisin ales. pours a velvety black with a thin, cinnamon brown head and sheet lacing. aroma is fantastic with burnt chocolate, roasted coffee, a slight hint of citrus hops, and dark ripe fruits. flavor is delicious as well with big, bitter chocolate, dark coffee grinds, vanilla, almond, and a lovely balance of bitter, tart hops. mouthfeel is smooth and full bodied with a long, bitter coffee and wood smoke finish. overall, best porter i’ve had to date. great brew.

Black, tar like color. Rich, lightly burnt chocolaty aroma. Delicious rich flavor and mouthfeel resplendent with cocoa and vanilla. It may be the perfect porter.

12oz bottle. Pours very dark brown with a tan head. Smells of chocolate, malt, caramel and a bit of vanilla. smooth flavor and quite tasty drinking.

12oz. Pour is pitch black with a dark brown creamy head. Aromas of dark chocolate, roasted malts, vanilla, and some caramel. Flavor is exploding with coffee, coco, roasted malts, and an amazing full finish. Holy hell, this is one great brew.