For incredible rare or special brews like Founders CBS, true Beerknurds come out of the woodworks to see all the special beers that are usually tapped alongside it. The Kansas City Flying Saucer decided to pay respect to the all around greatness of the Founders Brewing Co. by inviting them to showcase a variety of their beers. While best known for their Dirty Bastard Scotch Ale, All Day IPA and their delicious Breakfast Stouts, Founders has a full line of offerings that every craft beer lover should try.
Chad Atherton from Founders talking with Beerknurds
Founders reps and brewers were in attendance and brought a wide array of one-off brews, specialties, core brands and seasonals.
Beerknurds and Founders Fans from all over Kansas City enjoyed IPA’s, sours, stouts and other fantastic beers. Kellen Duryea, Kansas City Flying Saucer GM, was more than glad to give the Michigan brewery the spotlight. “The idea was that people always hear about how great certain beers from a brewery are, but the brewers are thinking ‘wait, we make more than just those beers.’ We figured we could get people to try some of those great beers that we often carry or can be found at their local liquor store.”
Kegs from the Founders Brewing Co. event at the Kansas City Flying Saucer.
Eight different beers were tapped, the aforementioned Canadian Breakfast Stout being one. In fact, the CBS was gone in under 15 minutes as thirsty Beerknurds showed up for the special event. All the offerings are listed below with some tasting notes.
Founders Brewing Co. makes a full lineup of great beer.
If you haven’t had the pleasure of tasting any of Founders Brewing Co.’s great beers, check your local Saucer’s lineup and make it happen. You will not regret it. As for your chance to attend special events such as this, make sure you’re following your favorite Saucer on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for event announcements.
All Day IPA Session IPA – 4.7% ABV
Well balanced session IPA.
Big Lushious Imp. Stout – 7.8% ABV
Deep rich stout that tastes of roasted malts, dark chocolate, subtle coffee, some tart raspberry
Breakfast Stout Imp. Stout – 8.3% ABV
Coffee lover’s beer. Oats, chocolates, 2 types of coffee are what you taste.
Canadian Breakfast Imp. Stout -10.6% ABV
Blend of coffee & chocolate, aged in bourbon barrels that previously aged maple syrup. Top 5 beer!
Centennial IPA – 7.2% ABV
Heavily dry-hopped, citrus & floral aroma.
Mosaic Promise IPA – 5.5% ABV
Originally a one-off brew for ArtPrize- world’s largest art competition. Uses Golden Promise malt.
Oatmeal Stout Nitro Oatmeal Stout – 8.0% ABV
Flaked oats, chocolate malt, roasted barley. A bitterness coming from Nugget hops.
Red’s Rye Rye Ale – 6.6% ABV
Amarillo dry hopped along with 4 varieties of Belgian caramel malts. Crisp, spicy finish from rye malt.
Rubaeus Fruit Ale – 5.7% ABV
Fresh berries added to beer 5 different times. A nice malt backbone for a balance of tart & sweet.
