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

Canned from a 12 pack. Dark pour white head. A replacement level black ipa. Ok

Tried from Can on 20 May 2025 at 01:42


7

Bottled. Deep brown pour smallish head. Coffee beans up front, milky chocolate. Not too bitter.

Tried from Bottle on 20 May 2025 at 01:40


8.4
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.

Tried from Bottle on 20 May 2025 at 01:38


7.8
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.

Tried from Bottle on 20 May 2025 at 01:34


7.4
Appearance - 8 | Aroma - 7 | Flavor - 8 | Texture - 8 | Overall - 6.5

Bottled. Clear orange yellow pour. Juicy tropical fruits and some caramel. Pretty good.

Tried from Bottle on 20 May 2025 at 01:33


7.8
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.

Tried from Bottle on 20 May 2025 at 01:31


7.6
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.

Tried from Bottle on 20 May 2025 at 01:27


5.1
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.

Tried on 20 May 2025 at 01:27


7.5
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.

Tried from Bottle on 20 May 2025 at 01:25


7.2
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

Tried on 20 May 2025 at 01:17