Founders Brewing was founded 15 years ago by Mike Stevens and Dave Engbers. The duo both had non-beer, business, and undoubtedly boring jobs. Beer was their calling. After nearly going bankrupt making some “unremarkable” beers, they decided to make beer for themselves. Basically, what they want to drink – not everyone else.
They’ve come a long way in 15 years! In 2012, a few of their beers are ranked among the best on planet earth. RateBeer.com ranks Founders #2 in the world. Not bad right? In true beer fashion, the brewery is planning a special anniversary release. That’s Bolt Cutter pictured above. I don’t know about you, but I’m going to go ahead and assume the name is an allusion to “cutting the chain” on ordinary beer. It’s a big one too – 15%. That’s puts some limitations on what states Founders can ship it to. (I’m looking at you Georgia.)
Style: Barleywine
Availability: 750ml bottles
Arrival: TBA
15% ABV
Bolt cutter is almost certainly in reference to almost having the doors chained up by the banks as they neared bankruptcy after making unremarkable beers. See about 30 seconds into this video:
http://vimeo.com/36157537#