Founders Brewing Co. Lizard of Koz

Lizard of Koz
(has 2 batches)

 

Founders Brewing Co. in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ

  Stout - Pastry / Flavoured - Imperial Rotating Out of Production
Score
7.51
ABV: 10.5% IBU: 40 Ticks (all batches): 164
Imperial Stout Brewed with Blueberries, Chocolate & Vanilla, Aged in Bourbon Barrels

This one is near and dear to our hearts. Brewmaster Jeremy Kosmicki wanted to make the birthday of his little sister, Liz, a special one. So he did what he does best and brewed a stout using a few of her favorite ingredients: fresh Michigan blueberries, rich chocolate and vanilla aged in bourbon barrels to round out those beautiful flavors. Liz was floored and we think you will be too.
 

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7/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 8 Texture 6 Overall 6
Draught from Evening Star. Dark pour, not much head. Chocolate but dominated by tart blueberries. It was interesting but I struggled to finish the full glass.
Tried on 20 May 2025 at 01:51

8/10
Tried from Bottle on 26 Mar 2025 at 12:26

7.4/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
From tap at BeerTemple, Amsterdam. Aroma is sweet dark malt, blueberries, maple syrup, roast, molasses, chocolate, don't get much bourbon. Flavour is very syrupy, sweet and cloying and lightly bitter. Body is full and sticky. A bit too syrupy and sweet but a nice beer to sip on.
Tried from Draft on 08 Feb 2025 at 10:34

8/10
Carmel and good.
Tried on 13 Dec 2024 at 18:38

5/10
That's like it brewdog blue died.Β 
Tried on 13 Dec 2024 at 18:34

7/10
Tried on 18 Sep 2024 at 18:49

8/10
Bottle thanks to cgarvieuk. Appearance - deep brown with a purple olive sheen. Nose - plums, blueberries and sweet cake. Taste - luscious plum and blackberry. Still cakey. Palate - medium to full bodied, luscious middle and finish. Overall - stunning!
Tried from Bottle on 07 Jul 2024 at 14:43

7.9/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 8 Texture 8 Overall 7.5
Bottle at Craig's. Pours black, nose is chocolate, soy sauce, vanilla, oak, berries, taste is juicy blueberry, wood, caramel, chocolate, coconut, spices
Tried from Bottle on 07 Jul 2024 at 14:42

8.4/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 8 Flavor 9 Texture 8 Overall 8.5
Bottle at Craig's annual Christmas tasting. 07/07/2024. Pours with a head. Aromas of cochlear and maple, light vanilla. Taste is blueberry, plum, chocolate, vanilla. Fruity finish.
Tried from Bottle on 07 Jul 2024 at 14:39

7/10 β€” Appearance 8 Aroma 7 Flavor 7 Texture 6 Overall 7
Draught. Black colour with a mediumsized beigeish brown head. Aroma is oak, vanilla, some berries as well as mild toasted toffee, liquorice and some sweet alcohol. Flavour is vanilla, chocolate, alcohol, some berries, mild wooden and some liquorice tones as well. A bit too strong alcohol for my likes.
Tried on 27 Oct 2023 at 14:46