Founder's is one of those breweries which most people don't know about, located in Michigan this midwest brewery makes and produces some of the best beer in the country. Kbs, short for Kentucky Breakfast Stout is an Imperial stout that is aged in bourbon barrels for more than year. Furthermore, this beer is brewed with a nice amount of chocolate and coffee, which are very evident in this beer all the way through. You can't find Founder's KBS or any other of their products west of the Mississippi, but if you have friends who live east of the Mississippi have them ship you out some, you'll love it. Moreover, KBS is packaged in 12 oz four packs which sell for about twenty dollars. In addition, KBS is not a beer for the faint of heart,bottled at 11.2% abv, this beer really packs a punch. This is an amazing stout that should be enjoyed alone, without any food or cigar or anything else you are thinking about. The right glass will also enhance the taste of this beer; a snifter would do this beer justice as would a British style pint glass will work just fine to. Lastly, I want to say that this beer is is the second best stout I have had in my life. The Abyss by Deschutes is still my favorite, but this one really closed the gap.
Color: Solid black. Thin dime head the shade of tan. Minimal lacing with light carbonation.
Nose: Waves of coffee and chocolate hit the nose and you just want to keep smelling. Traces of vanilla and mellow molasses float in the background. Also present are light woody texture that add character to the nose.
Palate: Full bodied,thick and rich.... just like a yummy stout should be. Coffee and chocolate swirl on the tongue and the sweetness of the vanilla tingle your taste buds.
Finish: Long and thick... quite complex and beautifully layered with flavor. The bourbon influence is really present here.
Rating: 97 out of 100
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