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Not another boring summer wheat beer or lemonade shandy—Rübæus is Founders’ way to celebrate the season’s warmest months. Optimizing the flavor of fresh raspberries added at multiple stages during fermentation, this stunning berry red masterpiece is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. No question about it, with a hefty malt bill and 5.7% ABV, this beer is 100% Founders. (Description provided by company)
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ABV:
5.70% ABV
Availability Frequency:
Summer
Containers Available:
bottle
Locations Where Available:
Northeast
Southeast
Midwest
Southwest
Store/Serve Temperature:
close to 55 degrees F
Comments
Why is this a thing?
Founders Rubaeus is a raspberry ale. It pours a kool-aid red with a white foamy head. It smells exactly like raspberries and not much else. The flavor is extremely fruity and sweet, with maybe just a little hint of alcohol in the finish to make this thing not go completely off the rails. The mouthfeel is a little thin, lending to the fruit punch-like experience. I can't say I'm much of a fan of this.