Grand Rapids, Michigan

Founders Brewing Company

Mortal Bloom Hazy IPA

Golden Tourmaline body with a frosty top of fresh mountain pow. Freckled blob monster in undulating dissolution lacing. Lemon puddings and lime leaves with a single granule of frozen white pepper whose presence informs the palate initially before your maw is awash in citrus zested pretzel bread with signature salinity. Softness and sweetness are not the centerpiece, but a nod to beer is here and I appreciate this element most of all.

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— 13 days ago

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Founders Brewing Company

Double Trouble IPA

It’s been three years since my last review of this little slice of double trouble. Loose and thorny crown of creamy white with cartoon bone lacing plus bubble font. Golden overall, but reddish tinges turn it pink. Banana bread, with honey butter, a bit of molasses and orange marmalade scented, but the breakfast stops there. Healthy dollops of of honey buoy herbs de Provence, golden apple, juniper sharpness, lemon-arabica, pecan, and extra lavender. .
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— 6 years ago

Sharon, Andrew and 3 others liked this

Chateau Grand Traverse

Dry Riesling 2017

This bone-dry Michigan Riesling is a mineral-driven wine. Light golden in color, it has a nose of citrus peel and a wet driveway. The aromas aren't terribly complex, but as Spencer Tracy said, “What’s there is cherce.” On the palate there are flavors of lemon and lime with a chalky minerality. Acidity is almost racy, certainly zippy enough to handle a sandwich or salad. The finish is lengthy and reminiscent of an older vintage Riesling, quite nice. — 6 years ago

Severn, P and 8 others liked this

Chateau Grand Traverse

Late Harvest Michigan Riesling 2023

Ted
8.9

Tasty with some citrus fruit added and on ice. — 2 months ago

Neil, "Odedi" and 4 others liked this

Tabor Hill

Grand Mark Methode Champenoise Chardonnay Blend

Made nice Father’s Day mimosas, finished the rest with dinner tonight. A little sweeter than our usual preference, but after hiding in the cellar forgotten for over a decade, turned out really nice. — 4 years ago

Bonnie Hodur
with Bonnie

Founder's

Barrel Aged Series CBS Imperial Stout 2019

2019 edition. A little thin compared to prior years. Might be due to the relatively weak/disappointing 2019 KBS base. Nevertheless, the bourbon and maple syrup are both present and water nice. The alcohol is well balanced, it doesn't feel hot at all like other imperial stouts. — 6 years ago

Chateau Grand Traverse

Reserve Gamay Noir 2012

Holding up pretty well. 26 months in oak seemed like a lot, and the wine has loads of charred oak tannin but it’s hard to argue with the structure it has at 10 years. — 3 years ago

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Severn Goodwin

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Chateau Grand Traverse

Select Semidry Riesling

Nice Riesling, although I personally consider this more of a sweeter wine. It’s easy to drink. — 5 years ago

Founders Brewing Company

All Day IPA Session Ale

Typical IPA. Nothing special. — 6 years ago

Jolly Pumpkin Artisan Ales

La Roja Grand Reserve Artisan Amber Ale

Utterly fantastic. — 7 years ago

Vanessa McCaffrey
with Vanessa
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