In a previous post I reviewed Founders KBS, which is by far one of my most favorite stouts on that market. Today's review is Founders Breakfast Stout, this beer is KBS's little non barrel aged brother. Breakfast Stout comes in at a very drinkable 8.3% abv, and I must say it is so drinkable you can probably polish off the four pack that this beer is packaged in. Furthermore, this beer does make a great morning beer; with the robust coffee and chocolate flavors, this would pair beautifully with a breakfast burrito or omelet. Even though this beer is bottled in 12 oz bottles I do suggest you pour 6 oz. at a time into a snifter and sip on this beer because it is truly a magnificent beer that offers complexity and plenty of character as it warms in the glass. Founders brewery in Michigan is really a winner when it comes to brewing stouts... they really know what they are doing and how to please the the consumer with full body stout offerings. Keep up the good work guys.
Color: Pretty dark... I would say dark heavy brown. a nice dark khaki head forms, about 1 1/2 fingers worth and the lacing is quite good through out.
Nose: Just like breakfast should be... full of robust coffee flavors and nice thick dark chocolate. In the background there are the scents of roasted malts and a mellow hp body.
Palate: An amazing mouth feel with excellent drinkability. The carbonation on this beer is great it allows for the beer to show off all its incredible flavors. I love that this beer coats the tongue
with waves of coffee(if I had to guess... Sumatra coffee was used.) and sweet dark chocolate. Totally yummy.
Finish: Like everything else: Coffee and chocolate all the way down the hatch. Well balanced and layered. An incredible stout.
Rating: 96 out 100
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