Founders All Day Variety 12Pk

Founders All Day Variety 12Pk is a 12-pack of session IPAs from Founders Brewing Company featuring four distinct styles, each ranging from 4.7% to 4.9% ABV. Built around the flagship All Day IPA — widely credited as the beer that launched the national session IPA movement — this variety pack earned its credibility from a core lineup that includes a RateBeer score of 98 for the original All Day IPA.

Quick Facts: ABV: 4.7%–4.9%  |  Origin: Grand Rapids, Michigan  |  Style: Session IPA Variety Pack  |  Brewery: Founders Brewing Company

Production & Heritage

Founders Brewing Company was established in 1997 in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and has grown into one of the most recognized craft breweries in the United States. All Day IPA debuted in 2010 and quickly became the benchmark for the session IPA category, proving that full hop character could exist at sub-5% ABV. The variety pack uses a complex grain bill including wheat malt, flaked corn, flaked oats, and crystal malt, hopped with Crystal, Cascade, Amarillo, and Simcoe varieties. Each of the four beers in the pack applies this hop and malt foundation differently, ranging from a classic West Coast–leaning IPA to a soft hazy expression.

The Pack Includes:

• All Day IPA (4.7% ABV): The original session IPA — citrus-forward, floral, crisp
• All Day Haze (4.9% ABV): Hazy session IPA with tropical fruit and a soft mouthfeel
• All Day Chill Day (4.8% ABV): A relaxed, easy-drinking session ale
• All Night IPA (4.7% ABV): A darker, more malt-forward session expression

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Across the pack, expect bright citrus peel and tropical fruit on first approach, followed by floral hop notes and a subtle grain sweetness. The Haze variant leans more toward stone fruit and juicy aromatics.

Taste: The flagship All Day IPA leads with grapefruit and tangerine zest, settling into a balanced moderate bitterness at mid-palate. The Haze expression delivers a softer entry with mango and pineapple tones over a pillowy wheat body. Chill Day and All Night round out the set with lighter bitterness and more malt presence, respectively.

Finish: Each beer finishes clean and dry, which is the hallmark of this lineup. Residual hop flavor lingers briefly without any cloying sweetness, encouraging another sip.

How to Drink the All Day Variety Pack

All four beers drink best cold, straight from the can or poured into a pint glass at 38–45°F. These are purpose-built session beers, so the priority is refreshment and drinkability. The All Day IPA works well as a base for a Beer Shandy with fresh lemonade on hot days. The Haze variant pairs naturally with a Michelada build for those who like a savory, spiced beer cocktail. All Night IPA holds its own in a Black and Tan layered with a heavier stout, adding hop complexity to the classic two-beer serve.

Best For

• Stocking a cooler for a backyard cookout or tailgate without committing to a single style
• Introducing craft beer drinkers to different IPA sub-styles in one purchase
• Long weekend sessions where low ABV and variety both matter
• Gifting a hop-curious friend who wants to explore beyond standard pale ales

Frequently Asked Questions

What does the Founders All Day Variety Pack taste like? The pack spans a range of hop-driven flavors — from bright citrus and floral notes in the original IPA to tropical fruit and soft haze in the Haze variant, with moderate bitterness throughout and clean, crisp finishes across all four beers.

How does All Day IPA compare to Ballast Point Even Keel? Both are session IPAs with similar low-ABV goals, but All Day IPA (4.7%) carries more assertive hop bitterness and citrus punch compared to Even Keel (3.8%), which tends toward a lighter, more restrained hop profile. All Day IPA also has a significantly larger following, with over 564,000 ratings on Untappd alone.

Is the All Day Variety Pack good for beginners? Yes — the sub-5% ABV across all four beers makes this one of the most approachable ways to explore different IPA styles without the intensity of full-strength craft IPAs.

Where is the Founders All Day Variety Pack made? All beers in this pack are brewed by Founders Brewing Company at their facility in Grand Rapids, Michigan, a city widely regarded as one of America's top craft beer destinations.

What foods pair well with the All Day Variety Pack? Grilled burgers and bratwurst match the hop bitterness of All Day IPA. Fish tacos complement the citrus notes in the Haze. Spicy Thai noodles work alongside the clean finish of Chill Day. Sharp cheddar cheese highlights the malt backbone of All Night IPA. Pizza — particularly with pepperoni or sausage — is a reliable pairing across the entire pack.

What sizes does the All Day Variety Pack come in? This variety pack is available as a 12-pack of 12 oz cans, containing three cans of each of the four session IPA styles.

Is the All Day Variety Pack worth the price? This pack positions squarely in the everyday craft beer tier, delivering four distinct styles at a price comparable to a standard craft 12-pack. The range of flavors and the low ABV make it a strong value for sessions where quantity and quality both matter.

Why the All Day Variety Pack?

Founders All Day IPA is widely recognized as the beer that defined the session IPA category when it launched in 2010, and this variety pack extends that legacy across four styles. The original expression earned a 98 on RateBeer and a 91 from Craft Beer & Brewing, scores that reflect genuine critical respect rather than hype. What separates this pack from other variety offerings is that every beer inside shares the same session-weight philosophy — there is no filler pilsner or token wheat beer padding the count. For drinkers who value hop-forward flavor without the fatigue of higher-ABV IPAs, this is one of the most focused and credible variety packs on the market.