Founders Brewing Frootwood

ABV: 8% | IBUS: N/A | SRM: N/A What the brewer says

“A crisp, light-bodied cherry ale aged in oak barrels that held both bourbon and maple syrup. It emerged blanketed in notes of warm vanilla and earthy sweetness.”

What our panel thought

Aroma: “Big bourbon (brown sugar, caramel, vanilla) aroma jumps out of the glass. Nice malty sweetness is evident with a slight crusty bread character. Slight fruity character (cherry) and sweet maple are evident as it warms. Slight alcohol aroma.” Flavor: “Sticky bourbon flavor with some oak and sweet cherry notes with the added sweetness of maple syrup hit up front. The oak helps to cut the sweet. Crusty bread malt sweetness is evident behind the bourbon. Sweetness coats the mouth and provides a nice lightly smoky finish.” Overall: “This is a very complex beer with a lot of variables that work well together: huge bourbon with maple syrup and accompanying cherry notes. The mouthfeel is fantastic without the cloying sweetness. Nice alcohol warmth. This beer was fun with all the flavors.”