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.
Maverick (5074) ticked All Night IPA from Founders Brewing Co. 9 months ago
Canned from a 12 pack. Dark pour white head. A replacement level black ipa. Ok
Bottled. Deep brown pour smallish head. Coffee beans up front, milky chocolate. Not too bitter.
Maverick (5074) reviewed CBS from Founders Brewing Co. 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 9 | Flavor - 9 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7.5
black/Brown pour from bottle. loads of molasses, maple and choco. chewy and boozy. as good as adverted.
Maverick (5074) reviewed ReDANKulous from Founders Brewing Co. 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Reddish brown pour from bottle. Smells overpowering ly weed like. Crazy in fact. Syrupy malts and such. Boozy. Interesting but not sure if I could do another bomber.
Maverick (5074) reviewed Azacca IPA from Founders Brewing Co. 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Bottled. Clear orange yellow pour. Juicy tropical fruits and some caramel. Pretty good.
Maverick (5074) reviewed Dark Penance from Founders Brewing Co. 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 8 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Pretty goddammit amazing. Black pour from bottle. Roast malts and piney hops. As good a black ipa as there is.
Maverick (5074) reviewed Mosaic Promise from Founders Brewing Co. 9 months ago
Appearance - 10 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5
Bottled. Bright shiny golden hue. Even white head and lacing. Citrus nose, some pine resin and malt. Pretty good.
Maverick (5074) reviewed Mango Magnifico from Founders Brewing Co. 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 6 | Flavor - 5 | Texture - 4 | Overall - 3.5
I’m in the " this is brutal" camp. From bomber, nice color but it’s like children’s robutussin plus Tabasco. Expected more hops.
Maverick (5074) reviewed Doom from Founders Brewing Co. 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 7
Bottled 2013 version from eastern district. Ambeey orange clear pour. White head. Aroma is hops and bourbon. Taste is a citrus grapefruit heavy with vanilla bourbon notes. Good but not life changing.
Maverick (5074) reviewed All Day IPA from Founders Brewing Co. 9 months ago
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6
Draught from habitat. Clear dark gold pour. Earthy dry floral hops aroma. Bitter dry taste that dissipates quickly. Pretty good