Founders Frootwood, a maple syrup barrel-aged potential

Founders Frootwood is a future bottle potential by the Grand Rapids, Michigan brewery.

Much of the brewery's barrel-aged offerings are found in the Backstage Series with a couple of exceptions – the highly desired Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) and Backwoods Bastard. Incidentally, the next big barrel-aged release by Founders, known as Lizard of Koz, is coming in December. Blueberries and bourbon will be a great way to finish out the year.

Founders Frootwood is a cherry ale, aged in maple syrup bourbon barrels. Speaking of which, Founders ages another ridiculously popular beer in maple syrup bourbon – Canadian Breakfast Stout (CBS).

We took a crisp, light-bodied cherry ale and hid it away in oak barrels that held both bourbon and maple syrup. After a lengthy sting, it emerged a changed beer, blanketed in notes of warm vanilla and earthy sweetness. The wood proves itself the star of this beer, adding depth and taming the tart cherry while the maple imposes a velvety texture that lingers for not a moment too long.

A few things to note, Founders Frootwood will be a 750 milliliter bottle release. Also, the label states “Barrel Aged Series” which could signal the addition of a new line of barrel-aged beers.

The brewery has not yet announced this beer.

Style:              (w/ Cherries. Barrel Aged. Bourbon. Maple Syrup.)

Availability: 750ml Bottles.

Debut: TBA

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