Founders Brewing Company Canadian Breakfast Stout (365 Day 305)

By scot in 365 Days of American Craft Beer, Beer on Sunday, October 2nd, 2011

Founders Canadian Breakfast Stout

Founders Brewing Company inaugural bottle release of Canadian Breakfast stout. Yeah, I went, so what?

That’s not the half of it. Rich and I made the trek up to Founders by leaving our comfy beds (of course in our own homes, sickos) around 1:00am to be on the road at 2:00am. Strike that, 2:10am as someone was late getting to my house. I took several naps on the drive back and forth, having no idea how Rich managed to drive seven hours on two hours rest and two monsters that I furnished.

In between was the waiting in line in 40 degree temperatures with a good 10+ mile an hour wind. Damn cold. Fortunately we met a couple of guys in line, shared some of each other’s home brews, and found some wonderful different areas in the vicinity to take pisses. I am sorry but one port-o-let that isn’t even on Founders property, that had been misused at best, is just gross. Founders could have afforded a damn potty or three.

Cutting to the chase: after getting our two bottles of Canadian Breakfast Stout we headed to the bar for a taste. We ended up having two (Rich didn’t as he thought it was too sweet). I agreed to a point. I feel that Kentucky Breakfast Stout is a much better beer. Since I had not eaten since 1:00am, the two twelve ounce pours gave me a nice buzz.

We headed for lunch at New Holland Brewing Company, had another pint each, before we all headed our separate ways home. On the drive home, when I was awake, Rich and I both decided the crazy day of no sleep wasn’t worth it. If I ever go back it will just be to get some CBS on tap. Enjoy!

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