Founders Rubaeus

__Aroma:__ “Really nice herbal hops notes (pine, juniper berry) come up front with a citrus note (orange, grapefruit) on the back. All clean and bright and neither overwhelming or underwhelming (just whelming). Light medium toasted malt hides in the background.” __Flavor:__ “Wonderful, complex pine and citrus hops character blends nicely with just enough malt sweetness to balance and give it a soft body. Beer is slightly sweet for the style until the very finish which is nice and dry.” __Overall:__ “Easy drinking, fun, and boozy with all of the classic pieces for the style: a hops profile that isn’t overly dank and resinous, but with some malt body and presence to balance. Maybe just a touch too much sweetness mid-palate. Overall, a great beer that offers all that I would want in an IIPA.”

__Aroma:__ “Jam-like berry aroma jumps out followed by a slight cherry note. Touch of black pepper phenolics and citrus notes, light acidity, light wheat notes. Slight malt sweetness is similar to a Berliner. Bright acidity comes through. Reminds me a homemade jam aroma.” __Flavor:__ “Raspberry, blackberry, and cherry jump out, providing some nice berry sweetness without being too sweet. A slight tannic tartness provides a pivot point for the sweetness. Lemon-like tartness provides some complexity. Very refreshing, light, and easy drinking.” __Overall:__ “Fantastic beer that highlights a jammy character that really shines through in the aroma and flavor. Acidic tartness gives it a bright flavor profile. Easy drinking with some complexity from the fermentation schedule, kettle additions, and fruit. Refreshing, sweet, fruity, and tart without any one of those characters being too powerful. Fun easy-drinker in the sun, maybe even make some frozen margaritas with it.”

__Aroma:__ “Nice raspberry on the nose, but a delicate sweetness comes through on the back. Mild tartness.” __Flavor:__ “The beer has a nice balance of fruit sweetness with big raspberry, a touch of bitter, moderate malt/wheat sweetness, and a touch of acidity. The tartness is delicate and balances well. Clean, refreshing, tasty.” __Overall:__ “Rather straightforward beer with the raspberry dominant, some tartness, and not a huge amount of complexity. It showcases the raspberries without being too sweet. Refreshing.”