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Our IPA List
Dry Hopped, Unfiltered
Founders Brewing Company, Grand Rapids, MI
Appearance
A vibrant brownish, orange gold, cloudy, but ever ties as dry hopped in
nonfiltered. Off-white colored head is short to moderate in height and duration,
but had a thick creamy character and thick weblike lacing on the glass.
Cloudy amber orange with a slow forming and unexpressive head. I believe
much of this can be attributed to the structure of the ale. The dry hopping works
against the look, so this should be taken into consideration.
Aroma
Has a full and relatively strong aroma. Strong hops predominate but are not
overbearing at all. Almost as strong is the complex citrus. The citrus consist of
cherry, orange, pear, and mild banana. More balanced than most IPAs, the hops
do not drive out the other elements.
A marriage of piny hop and caramel malt. Very attractive blend of hop, that
awakens the senses. Floral and mild citrus with a distant honey sweet.
Palate
Moderate creaminess at first, surprisingly smooth and easy drinking, almost too
smooth. A complex blend of mildly sweet malt and citrus predominates in the
initial taste.
Hops flow into the complex concept of the brew. Thirst quenching and mouth
filling malt. A high level of bitters and acid as an IPA should have, but certainly
not one note. Piny and chewy with a little sweet.
Finish
The carbonation and hop zing kicks in and in a very controlled fashion. The
citrus flavors are allowed to alternate back in and out but the full and smooth
edged hops stay a half step ahead.
It's a bit harsh, but I enjoyed the hop content. The creaminess subsides to more
of the lip puckering bite. Spicy and citrusy zest are the polishing notes.
Synopsis
A tasty brew, complex with the requisite hop in multitude of citrus, orange, cherry
pear and mild banana tones. Surprisingly balanced for an IPA, this seems to be
entirely dry hopped with no acidic bite. The bold hop has had its teeth removed.
Excellent for those who find this style a bit harsh, but if you crave a hop with a
sharp bite, this could leave you wanting for more strength.
A complete and challenging IPA, in a good way. I'm finding myself enamored
with dry or wet hopping in the brewing process in general. This is an ale that
can be enjoyed on a surface level, but its complexity is up to Founders typical
standards.
A vibrant brownish, orange gold, cloudy, but ever ties as dry hopped in
nonfiltered. Off-white colored head is short to moderate in height and duration,
but had a thick creamy character and thick weblike lacing on the glass.
Cloudy amber orange with a slow forming and unexpressive head. I believe
much of this can be attributed to the structure of the ale. The dry hopping works
against the look, so this should be taken into consideration.
Aroma
Has a full and relatively strong aroma. Strong hops predominate but are not
overbearing at all. Almost as strong is the complex citrus. The citrus consist of
cherry, orange, pear, and mild banana. More balanced than most IPAs, the hops
do not drive out the other elements.
A marriage of piny hop and caramel malt. Very attractive blend of hop, that
awakens the senses. Floral and mild citrus with a distant honey sweet.
Palate
Moderate creaminess at first, surprisingly smooth and easy drinking, almost too
smooth. A complex blend of mildly sweet malt and citrus predominates in the
initial taste.
Hops flow into the complex concept of the brew. Thirst quenching and mouth
filling malt. A high level of bitters and acid as an IPA should have, but certainly
not one note. Piny and chewy with a little sweet.
Finish
The carbonation and hop zing kicks in and in a very controlled fashion. The
citrus flavors are allowed to alternate back in and out but the full and smooth
edged hops stay a half step ahead.
It's a bit harsh, but I enjoyed the hop content. The creaminess subsides to more
of the lip puckering bite. Spicy and citrusy zest are the polishing notes.
Synopsis
A tasty brew, complex with the requisite hop in multitude of citrus, orange, cherry
pear and mild banana tones. Surprisingly balanced for an IPA, this seems to be
entirely dry hopped with no acidic bite. The bold hop has had its teeth removed.
Excellent for those who find this style a bit harsh, but if you crave a hop with a
sharp bite, this could leave you wanting for more strength.
A complete and challenging IPA, in a good way. I'm finding myself enamored
with dry or wet hopping in the brewing process in general. This is an ale that
can be enjoyed on a surface level, but its complexity is up to Founders typical
standards.