Founders Sumatra Mountain Brown

Name: Founders Sumatra Mountain Brown
Brand: Beer
SKU: 58511df21603da361cbfc1d2
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.05 (94984 reviews)

Strong Ale 9 º 40 IBU

Founders Brewing

This Imperial Brown Ale presents a decadent sensory profile centered on a robust infusion of Sumatra coffee. The aromatic core is anchored by a complex grain bill featuring Munich and Aromatic malts, delivering toasted depth alongside rich layers of Caramel malt sweetness. Chocolate malt provides a dark, cocoa-like foundation without becoming overly roasted or acrid. Subtle floral and spicy notes from German and Perle hops provide a refined counterpoint to the heavy malty richness. With its significant alcohol presence, the beer offers a lush, velvety experience where the earthy, dark fruit notes of the coffee meld seamlessly with the beer's caramel-forward backbone.

Appearance. Deep mahogany to dark brown (SRM 30-35). Thick, creamy, light tan head with excellent retention and lacing, aided by flaked barley. Generally clear, though its deep color makes it appear nearly opaque in the glass.

Aroma. High intensity coffee aroma dominates, characterized by the earthy and dark berry notes of Sumatra beans. Supporting this is a rich malty-sweet bouquet of caramel, toasted Munich malt, and subtle biscuit from Aromatic malt. Hop aroma is low, offering faint spicy or floral hints, while fruity esters are very low.

Taste. Initial impression is of sweet, rich caramel and cold-brew coffee. Mid-palate reveals toasted Munich malt complexity and a subtle chocolate malt bitterness. Perle hops contribute a clean, moderate bitterness that balances the high residual sweetness. The finish is lingering and decadent, blending coffee oils with a touch of cocoa and malt depth without being overly roasted.

Mouthfeel. Full-bodied and viscous with a creamy, smooth texture derived from flaked barley. Carbonation is moderate. A noticeable but well-integrated alcohol warmth is present, reflecting its imperial strength.

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