Founders Announces 2019 KBS Release Details

From Founders:

We’re pleased to announce the release of 2019 KBS, one of our favorite and most-anticipated releases of the year. While our distribution has grown leaps and bounds over the years and our Barrel-Aged Series is available in more markets than ever, we want to ensure our local community has the opportunity to get KBS before anyone else.

That’s why we’re releasing it in our taprooms via online ticket sales a week earlier than the rest of the country! Each ticket purchased includes an 8oz pour of 2019 KBS to enjoy during the month of March at either of our taproom locations (Grand Rapids & Detroit).

What is KBS?
KBS is our bourbon barrel-aged imperial stout brewed with coffee and chocolate. It comes in at 12.2% ABV and will be available on draft, in 750mL bottles and in 12oz bottles.

When will 2019 KBS be available?
KBS will be available on draft and bottles in both taproom locations beginning on March 8. The taproom release does require 12oz bottles to be purchased via online ticket sales. More info below.
KBS will be available nationwide on draft beginning on March 15 and in bottles beginning on March 18.

Where can I find KBS?
Look for KBS on tap at your favorite local bars and restaurants beginning on March 15. Search for tapping events near you here. You can also find it in local retailers and bottle shops beginning on March 18. It will be searchable on our beer finder. Please note that it can take up to 30-60 days after ship date to appear on our beer finder.

When do tickets go on sale?
Mug Club: Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 10am EST through Thursday, February 7, 2019 at 11:59pm EST. Mug Club members are guaranteed an opportunity to purchase up to (2) tickets, total during this time frame.
Mug Club members are welcome to participate in the General Admission sale as well.
The email you have registered as your point of contact for the Founders Mug Club will serve as your one time use promo code which will allow you access to the early on sale.

General Admission: Friday, February 8, 2019 at 10am EST through Sunday, February 10 at 11:59pm EST

We’ll be doing a double location release, so please pay close attention to dates, times and pick up locations.

Grand Rapids Mug Club and GA tickets, use this link.
Detroit Mug Club and GA tickets, use this link.

What does a ticket get me?A single ticket includes (3) 4-packs of 12oz bottles AND (1) voucher for an 8oz pour of 2019 KBS to be used in either taprooms (Grand Rapids or Detroit) until end of business day on Sunday, March 31.

How many tickets may I purchase?
You may purchase up to two tickets total.

What about 750mL bottles?
In addition to the 4pack ticket sales, 750ml bottles of 2019 KBS will be for sale in the Company Store starting Friday, March 8, 2019. Customers who have already purchased ticket(s) for 4pack bottles are able to purchase 750ml bottles as well.

When is bottle pickup?
Friday, March 8-Sunday, March 10 at both locations from 11am-8pm.

Where is bottle pickup?
Grand Rapids: Adjacent to our administrative entrance on the corner of Grandville and Williams.
Detroit: Warehouse entrance on the northeast side of the building, near the bike racks.
What do I need to pick up my bottles?

• A copy of your Eventbrite ticket (Either printed or on your smart phone with screen brightness turned up)
  
• A valid ID which states your are 21+ as recognized by the MLCC

Can someone else pick up my bottles?
Yes, proxy pickups are allowed, as long as the person picking up complies with the above. If you arrive to pickup bottles and the pickup area is closed, head to the Company Store. All tickets are non-transferable between pickup locations.

Refunds for unused or lost tickets?
Refunds will not be issued for unused or lost tickets. Any reservations that are not completed during the assigned weekend will be forfeited by the ticket holder and added to the taproom inventory, which will be released to the public at a future unannounced date in our taproom.
Please direct all questions regarding the Grand Rapids release to: [email protected]
Please direct all questions regarding the Detroit release to:
[email protected]

What about KBS Week?
We will not be hosting a KBS Week this year. As many of you know, KBS’ availability has increased quite a bit over the years and to try and cele

Will there be a KBS draft party?There will not be a taproom draft party this year, although every day is a party when KBS is on tap.
Thank you!