Frootwood from Founders Brewing is a barrel-aged fruit beer born in Grand Rapids, where a crisp cherry ale spends months maturing in bourbon and maple syrup barrels. The wood becomes the star, adding depth and complexity that tames the initial tartness. Notes of warm vanilla and earthy sweetness emerge alongside bourbon character, while the cherry foundation remains subtle rather than dominant.

At 8% ABV with minimal bitterness, Frootwood delivers a smooth, cocktail-like profile where oak aging shapes the final expression more than fruit alone ever could.