Founders Brewing Co.
Regional Brewery
in Grand Rapids,
Michigan,
United States 🇺🇸
Owned by
Mahou San Miguel
Associated with 2 Venues
Established in 1997
Our taproom experience was born in 1997 in downtown Grand Rapids, MI, when our Co-Founders decided to start a brewery and realized immediately that the only way they could earn some cash (the brewery was losing money during those first years) was through bartending. With its super-casual vibe, gritty feel and amazing beer, the taproom quickly became a haven for many misfits, artists, musicians and more in Grand Rapids, outgrowing its tiny space quickly. The good news was, so did the brewery. Our entire operation moved to its current downtown Grand Rapids location 10 years ago to accommodate this growth and has since maintained the relaxed atmosphere and “all are welcome” approach to those who walk through the door. What’s next for our taproom? A second one, of course! We’re headed to Motown and hope to bring our Founders feel to the heart of the Cass Corridor in downtown Detroit.
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
hazy gold with a large foamy white head that left great lacing. Sweetish and tangy with grapefruit and pine notes.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Old rating from 01-04-15 - 355ml bottle poured at home, it's hazy amber with a small white head. Aromas & tastes of caramel, grapefruit, pine, resin, biscuit & sweet malt. Medium body. Medium to strong long bitter finish. Highly enjoyable
deyholla (22727) reviewed Czech Dark Lager from Founders Brewing Co. 8 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
On tap at the brewpub. Pours a clear dark brown with a tan head that dissipates to the edges. Aroma has earthy roast and smooth dark grains with some bread coming through. Flavor has smooth dark grains and a light earthy roast with a bit of pumpernickel underlying.
deyholla (22727) reviewed Virgil Dayz from Founders Brewing Co. 8 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 7.5
On tap at the brewpub. Pours a hazy yellow with a white head that dissipates to the edges and laces slightly. Aroma has sweet citrus and light mango with some sweet grains and a bit of melon underlying. Flavor has light fruits and grass with a bit of mango and sweet grains underlying.
deyholla (22727) reviewed Masher's IPA from Founders Brewing Co. 8 months ago
Appearance - 6 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 6 | Texture - 6 | Overall - 6
Sampled from the tap at the brewpub. Pours a a clear copper with an orange hue and a white head that dissipates to the edges and laces slightly. Aroma has pine and earthy leaves with bread and a bit of resin underlying. Flavor has earthy pine and wet leaves with bread and a bit of resin coming through.
Appearance - 7 | Aroma - 6.5 | Flavor - 7 | Texture - 7 | Overall - 6.5
12oz can picked up at Total Wine.
Pours cloudy golden/yellow with a medium sized off-white head, light lacing. Citrus, grapefruit, tropical, resin, bitter finish.
Good
Sweet and dry, lost any of the boozy notes
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9
Bottle at BBT. Med-full body, light carbo. Medium oxidation, lots of caramel, honey. Also moderate wood and dried fruits and agave and lime. Very well balanced, everything is cleanly present. Medium sourness, medium sweetness, light tartness. Easy drinking, ABV hidden well. Excellent.
Appearance - 9 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 9 | Overall - 9
BBT May/2025. Deep amber color with medium off-white head. Aroma of barrels, agave, lime, Tequila. Taste is fruity,
Wooden barrel, Tequila, lime, agave, touch of sweetness in finish.
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 8
Aromas are loads of fudge, with some roast, dark malt, and hints of nutmeats, coffee and coconut. Flavors are similar to nose, a little more sweet than bitter with okay carbonation. Add in a bit of molasses and tree bark. Better as it warms. Pretty good overall.