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Founders KBS Doubled Oaked added to series

Founders KBS Double Oaked joins the Kentucky Breakfast lineup this spring.

Founders KBS Double Oaked is a robust addition to Founders’ Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout arriving in spring 2024.

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New Variant: Founders KBS Chocolate Espresso

Founders KBS Chocolate Espresso is a bold and invigorating addition to Founders’ Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout debuting in spring 2024.

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KBS 20 Years: Founders KBS Blueberry

Founders KBS Blueberry is a new fruity addition to the brewery’s famed Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout debuting in spring 2023 – celebrating 20 years of KBS.

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Founders KBS Iced Latte goes golden instead of stout

Founders KBS Iced Latte expands the Michigan-based brewery’s ongoing KBS series this July.

Founders KBS Iced Latte is a cold coffee departure from the the traditional Kentucky Breakfast Stout (KBS), has joined the Barrel-Aged Series in summer 2025.

Crafted with coffee, cocoa nibs, milk sugar, and vanilla extract, this variant delivers a creamy, café-inspired experience with prominent coffee and vanilla flavors, complemented by oak and a silky latte-like sweetness from bourbon barrel aging. Expect a rich coffee aroma with hints of vanilla and toasted malt, paired with a smooth, medium-bodied mouthfeel. A refreshing yet indulgent twist for KBS fans, especially dropping a beer so big during the current “Heat Dome” that most of America is dealing with currently.

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Get ready to chill with KBS Iced Latte, a barrel-aged imperial golden ale that’s as smooth as your favorite café creation. Crafted with a blend of coffee and vanilla for a creamy, utterly indulgent experience. Aged to perfection in bourbon barrels, every sip consists of oak notes and a silky latte-like sweetness that’s impossible to resist.

Founders KBS Iced Latte is available in 12-ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.

Style: Imperial Golden Ale (w/ Coffee. Cocoa Nibs. Lactose. Vanilla. Barrel-Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Limited Release.
Debut: Summer 2025

11% ABV

Complete List of KBS Variants

Going back from the beginning, a list of all the variants to up until summer 2025.

  1. KBS (Original) – Release: 2011
  2. KBS Espresso – Release: 2019
  3. KBS Maple Mackinac Fudge – Release: 2020
  4. KBS Nitro – Release: 2020 (Draft-only)
  5. KBS Cinnamon Vanilla Cocoa – Release: 2021
  6. KBS Hazelnut – Release: 2021
  7. KBS Chocolate Cherry – Release: 2022
  8. KBS Blueberry – Release: 2023
  9. KBS Spicy Chocolate – Release: 2023
  10. KBS Chocolate Espresso – Release: 2024
  11. KBS Double Oaked – Release: 2024
  12. KBS Hazelnut Fudge – Release: 2024
  13. KBS Iced Latte – Release: 2025
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Founders to debut “Devil Spiked” RTD line in March

Founders Brewing has announced they will launch a new line of Ready to Drink hard beverages called Devil Spiked in March 2025.

Founders Devil Spiked, a series of RTD hard drinks in various flavors, is coming in March. According to a 2024 study by International Wine and Spirits Record, the RTD category is up 2% across the largest global markets, including Canada, the US, Mexico, and Brazil.

Devil Spiked launches with four flavors:

Devil Spiked Hard Ginger Beer with Lime – 10%, blend of spicy ginger and fresh lime. 6-packs, March.

Devil Spiked Hard Lemonade—10% ABV. A blend of sweetness and tart lemon. Six packs, 19.2oz Cans, Draft.

Devil Spiked Fruit Punch (Variety Pack Exclusive)—10% ABV. It is a sweet blend of strawberry, pineapple, and orange, plus cherry tartness. Available in the Variety Pack only.

Devil Spiked Blood Orange Soda (Variety Pack Exclusive) – 10% ABV. “Huge dose of vibrant, tangy blood orange. Balanced with a touch of sweetness and a slightly sour finish.” Variety Pack only.

Founders Devil Spiked RTD line ships to all of Founders Brewing’s markets starting March 2025.

Style: Hard Beverage
Availability: 12oz Cans, Draft. Varied.
Debut: March, 2025

10% ABV

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Founders KBS Hazelnut Fudge is the next KBS variant

Founders KBS Hazelnut Fudge is the latest expansion in the KBS variant lineup, coming this fall.

Founders KBS Hazelnut Fudge is a decadent addition to Founders’ Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout arriving in fall 2024.

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Infused with hazelnut coffee and fudge coffee, this variant layers nutty sweetness and rich, chocolatey depth over the classic KBS profile of coffee, dark chocolate, and bourbon. It offers a bold aroma of hazelnut coffee and fudge, complemented by notes of vanilla, oak, and roasted malt, with a velvety, full-bodied mouthfeel. A luxurious, dessert-like stout for barrel-aged enthusiasts.

Discover a new level of indulgence with KBS Hazelnut Fudge. Crafted for the discerning palate, this KBS variant offers a robust and decadent drinking experience. The aromas of hazelnut coffee intertwine with the velvety smooth embrace of fudge, coffee, and chocolate. Immerse yourself in layers of flavor notes from the bourbon barrel aging process in every sip for your moments of relaxation or celebration.

Founders KBS Hazelnut Fudge is available in 12-ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee. Barrel-Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Limited Release.

Debut: Fall 2024

12% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
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Founders KBS Doubled Oaked added to series

Founders KBS Double Oaked joins the Kentucky Breakfast lineup this spring.

Founders KBS Double Oaked is a robust addition to Founders’ Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout arriving in spring 2024.

READ MORE: FOUNDERS KBS SERIES

This variant undergoes a unique double barrel-aging process, spending time in two sets of bourbon barrels to amplify the oak and bourbon flavors. It builds on the classic KBS foundation of rich coffee and dark chocolate with enhanced notes of vanilla, charred oak, and warm bourbon. Expect a bold aroma of roasted malt and whiskey, with a velvety, full-bodied mouthfeel. A luxurious, sippable stout for barrel-aged enthusiasts.

Founders KBS Double Oaked is available in 12-ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.

Style: Imperial Stout (Doubled Barrel-Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Limited Release.

Debut: Spring 2024

12% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
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New Variant: Founders KBS Chocolate Espresso

Founders KBS Chocolate Espresso is a bold and invigorating addition to Founders’ Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout debuting in spring 2024.

Infused with rich chocolate and espresso, this variant amplifies the classic KBS profile of coffee, dark chocolate, and bourbon with intense roasted coffee and cocoa flavors. Expect a robust aroma of espresso beans and dark chocolate, paired with a velvety, full-bodied mouthfeel and notes of oak, vanilla, and warm bourbon. A sophisticated, coffee-forward stout for KBS enthusiasts.

For decades, chocolate, coffee, and bourbon barrels have created delicious masterpieces. Immerse yourself with KBS Chocolate Espresso, our latest creation highlighting our favorite ingredients that have set the barrel-aging standard. The symphony of rich chocolate and bold espresso flavors harmonizes with notes of oak and a touch of vanilla for an unrivaled sensory experience.

Founders KBS Chocolate Espresso is available in 12-ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.

Style: Style: Imperial Stout  (w/ Chocolate. Coffee. Barrel Aged. Bourbon
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Limited Release.
Debut: Spring 2024

12% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
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Founders KBS Spicy Chocolate brings the heat this fall

Founders KBS Spicy Chocolate is a bold and fiery addition to Founders’ Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout debuting in fall 2023.

Inspired by mole, this variant infuses coffee, dried chili peppers with both chocolate and chocolate syrup into the classic KBS profile of coffee, dark chocolate, and bourbon, delivering a complex interplay of subtle heat, cocoa depth, and roasted malt. Expect an enticing aroma of chili-spiced chocolate and coffee, with a full-bodied, velvety mouthfeel and lingering warmth from the peppers, balanced by oak and vanilla notes. A daring, indulgent stout for adventurous palates.

KBS Spicy Chocolate blends sweet and spicy flavors in a sensory symphony. Crafted with dried chilies and chocolate, this KBS batch delivers a rich, mole-inspired punch. Expect dark chocolate and dried pepper notes with hints of smoke and a spicy finish that lingers just long enough to be cooled by your next sip. A unique and unexpected twist on our KBS.

Founders KBS Spicy Chocolate is available in 12-ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.

Style: Imperial Stout (w/ Coffee. Chili Peppers. Chocolate. Barrel-Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Limited Release.

Debut: Fall 2023

12% ABV

by Reid Ramsay
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KBS 20 Years: Founders KBS Blueberry

Founders KBS Blueberry is a new fruity addition to the brewery’s famed Kentucky Breakfast Stout lineup, a bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout debuting in spring 2023 – celebrating 20 years of KBS.

Infused with fresh Michigan blueberries, this variant adds a bright, fruity dimension to the classic KBS profile of coffee, dark chocolate, and bourbon. Expect a rich aroma of ripe blueberries and roasted malt, with a full-bodied, velvety mouthfeel and flavors of tart berry, cocoa, and oak and vanilla from the bourbon barrels. A refreshing yet decadent stout for KBS enthusiasts.

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It’s time to celebrate two decades of barrel-aging imperial stouts with KBS Blueberry. In honor of the 20th anniversary of KBS, we’ve given this legendary beer a dose of Michigan blueberries. The alluring aroma of dessert draws you in, while layers of vanilla, coffee, chocolate, oak, and bourbon barrel notes become more profound with every sip. A sweet and sophisticated tribute to a world-renowned beer.

Founders KBS Blueberry is available in 12-ounce bottles and draft for a limited time.

Style:  Imperial Stout (w/ Blueberries Coffee. Chocolate. Barrel-Aged. Bourbon)
Availability: 12oz Bottles, Draft. Limited Release.

Debut: Spring 2023

12% ABV

by Reid Ramsay