Sumatra Mountain, an American Brown Ale by Founders Brewing Co.

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Sumatra Mountain is an American Brown Ale brewed by Founders Brewing Co., and for the purposes of this review, the ale was served in a Teku glass from a bottle.

Appearance

This ale pours nearly black and shows highlights of chestnut brown at the edges. The Brown Ale is capped by a thin head of tan froth that bubbles down immediately.

Aroma

The aromatics are toasty with an added scent of coffee and a hint of chocolate.

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Flavor

Tastes rich and malty with flavors of chocolate and caramel. The palate is balanced by a taste of coffee roast, nut, and mildly bitter hops.

Mouthfeel

Mouthfeel isn’t quite full bodied with moderate carbonation.

Overall

Sumatra Mountain is one helluva tasty brew. Taste profile is one typically found in stouts and porters but works wonderfully in this brown. A high ABV is masked well. A must for lovers of coffee beers and brown ales.

The Story Behind the Sumatra Mountain

Check out this video from Founders brewmaster as he talks about the Sumatra Mountain and how improvisation made this Brown Ale a reality.

This craft beer review was posted on by David Keith.

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Established in 1997 by two craft beer enthusiasts — Dave Engbers and Mike Stevens — with day jobs and a dream, Founders Brewing Co. brews complex, in-your-face ales, with huge aromatics and tons of flavor. Founders ranks among the top 10 largest craft breweries in the U.S. and is one of the fastest growing. The brewery has received numerous awards from the World Beer Cup and the Great American Beer Festival and RateBeer and BeerAdvocate users often rate its beers among the best in the world. Located in downtown Grand Rapids, Michigan, Founders is a member of the Michigan Brewers Guild. Read More

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