PLEASE NOTE: Beers with an asterisk (*) are available exclusively at the Taproom.

Grand Rapids taproom as of May 26th at 12:28 pm:

Class 1

  • $3 Pint Special - "Hungry & Sober" - Non-Alcoholic Hop Water 0.0 %
    “The plan was to brew up something special with our longtime friends and coworkers, The Bootstrap Boys, to celebrate the release of their new album. When we considered the name of the album, “Hungry and Sober”, brewing our first Hop Water seemed like the right direction. No calories, no alcohol. Just pure refreshing hop flavor and aroma, delivered via an amazing blend of our finest Cryo hops.”
  • All Day IPA 4.7 %
    Our classic session IPA
  • All Day West Coast 4.7 %
    Brewed with a stunning array of hops balanced by a laid back malt bill, this Session West Coast IPA shows off its beach bod with a bold hop aroma and moderate bitterness that beams with piney citrus notes and flavors.
  • *Bockbier 5.2 %
    Balanced, but leaning towards sweet malt: caramel and biscuit, light roast, notes of acidic cherry and raisin. Rich body, simple finish, easy drinking.
  • Centennial IPA 7.2 %
    The standard by which all IPAs are measured and most found wanting.
  • Dirty Bastard 8.5 %
    Scotch-style Ale
  • Mas Agave Strawberry 4.5 %
    Más Agave Premium Hard Seltzer: Made with blue agave nectar, cane sugar, real fruit juice and a dash of sea salt for good measure
  • Mos Days 4.9 %
    A session ale brewed with Golden Promise malt and Mosaic hops. Refreshing and crushable bursting with tropical and citrus hop notes.
  • Nitro Oatmeal Stout 4.5 %
    Traditional Irish Stout on Nitrogen
  • Porter 6.5 %
    Pours silky black with a creamy tan head. The nose is sweet with strong chocolate and caramel malt presence. No absence of hops gives Founders’ robust porter the full flavor you deserve and expect. Cozy like velvet. It’s a lover, not a fighter.
  • Red’s Rye IPA (Draft) 6.6 %
    The overwhelming Employee and Mug Club favorite, this rye-based Red IPA showcases the beauty of the Amarillo hop.
  • Solid Gold 4.4 %
    Our take on a classic, Solid Gold is a drinkable premium lager brewed with the highest quality ingredients.
  • Unraveled IPA 6.6 %
    Brewed with some of our favorite American hops, and dry hopped with traditional hop pellets along with lupulin powder, Unraveled IPA is incredibly flavorful and aromatic.
  • *Whiny Stephanie Hefeweizen 5.9 %
    A traditional Bavarian style Hefe. The Weihenstephaner yeast provides pleasant banana and slight clove esters to this smooth, rich bodied Wheat Ale.
  • Ferris Nitro Cold Brew Coffee (non-alcoholic) NA %
    Naturally sweet with a smooth nitro finish, Ferris Cold Brew is the elevated coffee you’ve been looking for. Similar to some of your Founders favorites, this coffee comes together for a rich, creamy mouthfeel.

Class 2

  • *10K IPA - Spring 2023 Mug Club Exclusive Bottle 9 %
    Years ago, Mike Stevens said he’d give our Brew-Master $10,000 if I could make an IPA that got higher ratings than Pliny the Elder. Never happened, but the beer was delicious so we made it again. It’s a big and bold IPA, brewed with some light crystal malts for a balanced sweetness and exploding with Simcoe hop flavor and aroma. Drink up!
  • 4 Giants Imperial IPA 9.2 %
    Made with 7 American hop varieties featuring a malty and sweet balance.
  • 4 Giants and the Haze Of Destiny 8.4 %
    A big, bold Imperial Hazy IPA, 4 Giants and The Haze Of Destiny is smoothed out by copious amounts of oats and wheat to create an inviting yet mysterious haze.
  • 4 Giants Tropical Treasure 7.5 %
    The Tropical Treasure is out of control, covering The Realm in tropical fruit flavor! Their problem is your gain as this Hazy IPA is absolutely bombarded with the aromas of pineapple, tangerine and lemon for moderate sweetness and a touch of lingering bitterness to accentuate the delightful haze provided by the beer’s massively malty bill. Unearth the power of 4 Giants Tropical Treasure today!
  • Nitro Breakfast Stout 8.3 %
    The infusion of nitrogen transforms Breakfast Stout into a creamy sipper, perfect for contemplative mornings and laid-back evenings.
  • Green Zebra 4.6 %
    Delightfully tart and slightly sweet. Watermelon is the highlight of this lightly-hopped treat and gives it a hint of satisfying juiciness to balance the tang and bite we love in a gose style ale.
  • *Hazacca IPA 6.2 %
    A hazy IPA brewed with Azacca, Mosaic and Citra hops. A pronounced tropical and citrus aroma compliment the medium sweetness and moderate bitterness.
  • *Irish Crème Porter - Women's History Month Featured Tap! 6.7 %
    A recipe inspired by Founders Women’s Resource Network and developed by our Production team for Women’s History Month! This rich and creamy porter was brewed with milk sugar, chocolate malt and golden promise malts then steeped with coffee sourced through a 100% women-owned and operated farm in Guatemala https://mujeresencafeguatemala.com/ *A portion of the proceeds from each pint will go towards support of women’s organizations*
  • *Jambassador - Crafted In MI Collab with Cellar Door Artisan Preserves 6.8 %
    This blueberry ginger ale was made in collaboration with Cellar Door Preservers. Expect a sweet and tart flavors with a slight ginger kick to finish.
  • Rubaeus 5.7 %
    Pure Raspberry Ale
  • Nitro Rubaeus 5.7 %
    Pure Raspberry Ale on Nitro
  • *Virgil Haze 7.2 %
    A hazy IPA featuring an experimental hop recommended by our brewer friend Virgil at Haas Hops. A cornucopia of honeydew melon, peaches, tropical fruit, candy, coconut, and orange make this a flavor trip with every sip.

Class 3

  • *Barrel-Aged Blueberry Braggot - Mothership Installment #28 12.8 %
    This isn’t your average fruit beer. Barrel-Aged Blueberry Braggot is a delightful marriage of honey, malt and blueberries. This classic, centuries old style is ramped up by spending time in bourbon barrels with a hefty dose of Michigan blueberries to really set things off!
  • Backwoods Bastard 11 %
    Bourbon barrel-aged Scotch-style ale.
  • *Barrel-Aged Marvelroast - Mothership Installment #26 11.1 %
    Brace yourself for an ever more marvelous drinking experience with Barrel-Aged Marvelroast! Initially brewed with coffee, vanilla, cocoa nibs and milk sugar, this imperial golden ale was introduced to bourbon barrels for one year to deepen the sweetness and iced-coffee characteristics you loved so much about the original.
  • *Blushing Padre - Mothership Installment #13 10.8 %
    We introduced our Belgian-style raspberry ale "Blushing Monk" to a tequila barrel and wound up with what can only be described as an international love affair. Now who's Blushing?
  • CBS 11.7 %
    Rich maple syrup, roasted coffee and velvety chocolate meld together in what can only be described as a transcendental drinking experience.
  • KBS 12 %
    The vintage, 2018 version of our famed Bourbon Barrel-aged Imperial Chocolate Coffee Stout. The Legend that put our barrel-aged beer series on the map.
  • KBS Chocolate Cherry 11.6 %
    Tart cherry and rich chocolate blended with a year barrel-aged KBS.
  • KBS Hazelnut 12 %
    KBS accented by the nutty sweetness of hazelnut.
  • *Old Fashion Barley Wine 13.3 %
    A Bourbon barrel-aged barley wine brewed with orange zest and lemon-drop hops, finished with tart Michigan cherries. A collaboration with GVSU’s Design Thinking class that brings this classic cocktail new life.
  • Sweet Repute 12.8 %
    Blended from beer housed in both classic and maple syrup bourbon barrels, this wheat-wine style ale pours a warm russet with an ivory head and a sweet aroma.
  • *Founders Mule - Hard Ginger Beer 10 %
    Contains NO spirits! Inspired by our love of real ginger beer, but this one’s not “beer” either! Bold ginger aromatics and a spicy finish are balanced by a pleasant sweetness resulting from our use of pure cane sugar. Gluten free! Served over ice with a slice of lime.

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