Pure Michigan Video Featuring Founders
Thanks to the folks at Pure Michigan for featuring us in their first “Why Michigan?” video of their series! Check out the interview they did with co-founder Dave Engbers:

Thanks to the folks at Pure Michigan for featuring us in their first “Why Michigan?” video of their series! Check out the interview they did with co-founder Dave Engbers:
Check out the first addition to our lineup in six years: Grand Rapids, Michigan, January 6, 2012—Founders Brewing Co.’s Co-Founder and Vice President of Marketing, Dave Engbers, announced today that All Day IPA would be the next addition to the brewery’s year-round lineup, with availability limited to Michigan, Ohio, North Carolina, and the greater Chicago [...]
Thanks to Jason (Twitter handle = @headyhopzhead) and his wife for submitting this recipe for mocha coffee cake that, as Elysia said, “was sinfully delicious…Fabulous cake that pairs well with some of my husband’s favorite beers!” Ingredients 1 package (18-1/4 ounces) chocolate cake mix 1-3/4 cups sour cream 2 eggs 1/2 cup coffee beer [...]
If you’re planning on visiting us over the holidays, to fill up a growler, grab a pint with friends, or otherwise, please be sure to note our holiday hours: Christmas Eve Day Noon to 5pm Deli: Window Service Only Christmas Day CLOSED New Year’s Day 3pm to 12am **Regular hours on [...]
Grand Rapids, Michigan, December 14, 2011 — Founders Brewing Co.’s Co-Founder and Vice President of Marketing, Dave Engbers, announced today that Curmudgeon’s Better Half would be the next release in the brewery’s 750mL Backstage Series, with availability beginning on February 13, 2012, just in time for Valentine’s Day. There has been a great [...]
Our Twitter friend, Kevin of @kzoobrew, passed along this recipe for pumpkin cheesecake brownies that he made with our Breakfast Stout, and we simply had to share. Pictures to come! Ingredients Brownies: 1/2 cup butter 1/2 cup Founders Breakfast Stout 5 oz Bittersweet Chocolate (60% cacao preferred) 1 cup flour 1/3 cup cocoa powder [...]
Our new kegging line began operating on Monday, November 21, just in time for us to give thanks for it on Thanksgiving! Here are a few pictures of the new line in action:
Check out this press release sent last week by the Brewers Association; a victory for homebrewers! Dear AHA, Brewers Association and Support Your Local Brewery Members, Thanks to all of the calls and emails from supporters, House Bill 4061 has been passed by both the Michigan House (103 yeas, 4 nays) and Senate (38 yeas, [...]
Calling all current Mug Club Members and all those interested in becoming a Mug Club Member: We are in the “current member renewal” phase, now through the end of November. If you are a current member, you can guarantee your place in next year’s club & renew for $50 each (note: we will add $5 [...]
Founders Brewing Co. and Epic Planks Announce Collaborative Ski and Snowboard Line Grand Rapids, Michigan, November 2, 2011—Founders Brewing Co. and Epic Planks announced the release of their collaborative skis and snowboards today. “Founders and Epic Planks have so much in common,” says James Barber, one of the owners of Epic [...]
After an intense interviewing process, Grand Rapids Whitewater has chosen an engineering firm to come up with plans for returning the Grand River back to its natural state: River Restoration. The firm began surveying the Grand River last week, according to this article by Howard Meyerson in the Grand Rapids Press. Here’s an excerpt: [...]
We received and installed two new tanks on Friday, October 21: A bright tank and a fermenter. See photos of their introduction to our production facility below. Bright Tank Fermenter