Founders Brewing Co Kentucky Breakfast Stout The Original 35.5 cl 12%

KBS is the beer that taught a whole generation of beer lovers that patience really is a virtue - and that bourbon barrels and good coffee belong together.

Expert description of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) The Original

Kentucky Breakfast Stout, better known as KBS, is a huge, powerful Imperial Stout at 12% from the American brewery Founders Brewing Co. The beer is brewed with premium chocolate and coffee, then aged in bourbon barrels that add bold notes of vanilla, cocoa and charred oak. The result is a luxurious, full-bodied drinking experience that radiates sophistication while honouring the brewery's craft beer roots.

Founders Brewing Co was founded in 1997 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, by Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers, and has since grown into one of America's most respected craft breweries - largely thanks to KBS, considered one of the most important beers in the American stout movement.

Tasting Notes

Aroma

Coffee, dark chocolate and vanilla, with distinct bourbon and oak character.

Taste

Full-bodied and rich with coffee, cocoa and caramel, where the bourbon barrel adds sweetness and a warm alcohol character.

Finish

Long and warm with lingering notes of vanilla, charred oak and a gentle alcohol warmth.

Specifications

Name: Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS) - The Original
Brewery: Founders Brewing Co
Country/Region: USA (Michigan)
Beer style: Imperial Stout
ABV: 12%
Size: 35.5 CL
Cask type: Bourbon barrels
Malt: Barley malt and oats
Allergens: Gluten (barley, oats)
EAN: 642860300328
Serving suggestion: 10-14°C in a wide tulip glass or snifter

Flavour Profile

Roasted · Sweet · Barrel-aged · Full-bodied

Did You Know?

KBS was first brewed in 2002 and is considered by many American beer enthusiasts to be one of the beers that kicked off the entire "barrel-aged stout" trend in the US - each year's release is still met with long lines outside the brewery.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS)

Is Founders KBS worth the money?

Yes, if you love barrel-aged imperial stouts. KBS is considered one of the most influential beers in the American craft scene, and the bourbon barrel ageing gives it a complexity that rivals far pricier specialty releases.

What does Founders KBS taste like?

It tastes of coffee, dark chocolate and caramel, with distinct vanilla and bourbon warmth from the barrel ageing, and a long, warm finish.

What food pairs well with Founders KBS?

It works well as a dessert beer on its own, but can also be paired with dark chocolate cake, coffee desserts or bold, aged cheeses.

What temperature should KBS be served at?

Serve it at 10-14°C in a wide beer glass or tulip glass, so the complex barrel notes can unfold.

What is Founders Brewing Co known for as a brewery?

Founders was founded in 1997 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is today one of America's most respected craft breweries, largely thanks to KBS.

Can Founders KBS be stored for a long time?

Yes, at 12% ABV with a heavy, barrel-aged profile, it can easily be cellared for several years when stored cool and dark, often developing positively.