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Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout

Founders Brewing Co.
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🌍 United States · Imperial Stout · One of 20 Imperial Stouts in hopIQ

Aged in bourbon barrels with coffee and chocolate. Rich espresso, dark chocolate, vanilla and bourbon oak in a thick, velvety base. Released once a year — one of the most anticipated limited releases in American craft. Consistently top-rated on every beer platform.

ABV
11.2%
IBU
70
SRM
60dark
60

Flavor Profile

How this beer tastes, mapped across 20+ dimensions

coffee
87%
roasted
75%
full-bodied
70%
rich
65%
chocolate
63%
bourbon vanilla
55%
creamy
50%
smooth
45%
dark fruit
38%
alcohol warmth
30%
nutty
20%
bitter
13%

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About Imperial Stout

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What is a Imperial Stout?

Stouts are dark ales with roasted barley character, 4–8% ABV and IBU 25–45. Expect coffee, dark chocolate and toast flavors with a creamy body and dry finish.

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Serve & Enjoy

How to get the most out of Founders Kentucky Breakfast Stout

Serve at 10–16°C
Refrigerate, then rest 2 min

Slightly warmer than you might expect. 10–13°C lets the roasted malt, chocolate and coffee notes open up fully.

Pint glass
Recommended for this style

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

Can be cellared 2–5 years. Develops dark fruit, leather and port-like complexity with age.

Food Pairings

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