Founders Brewing Co.

Regional Brewery in Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States 🇺🇸
Owned by Mahou San Miguel
Associated with 2 Venues

Established in 1997

Contact
235 Grandville Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503, United States
Description
Our beers are crafted for a chosen few, a small cadre of renegades and rebels who enjoy a beer that pushes the limits of what is commonly accepted as taste. In short, we make beer for people like us.

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.

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6
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.

Tried from Draft on 15 Jun 2025 at 16:18


7.4
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

Tried from Bottle on 08 Jun 2025 at 15:59


7.4
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.

Tried from Draft at Founders Brewing Company on 06 Jun 2025 at 22:50


7.1
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.

Tried from Draft at Founders Brewing Company on 06 Jun 2025 at 22:20


6
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.

Tried from Draft on 06 Jun 2025 at 22:00


6.8
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

Tried from Can from Total Wine & More - Melbourne, FL on 02 Jun 2025 at 20:50


6.4

Sweet and dry, lost any of the boozy notes

Tried from Bottle on 31 May 2025 at 19:56


8.9
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.

Tried on 30 May 2025 at 15:11


9
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.

Tried from Bottle from Beer Republic on 30 May 2025 at 15:06


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8
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.

Tried from Bottle at Bodega Brew Pub, Inc. on 30 May 2025 at 03:35

gave a cheers!