GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Founders Brewing Company is following a Colorado brewery's lead in honoring former Michigan State punter Mike Sadler.

Sadler, a Grand Rapids native, died in a car accident last July. Jagged Mountain Brewery in Denver released a wheat ale called "Hey Diddle Diddle," in May.

The Founders brew titled "Sadler's Run Apricot Wheat" is available in the Grand Rapids taproom only. It was tapped on July 20. At 5.5 alcohol by volume and 22 IBUs, the tribute beer is labeled a Class 2.

"Brewed as a tribute to former MSU punter Mike Sadler," a Facebook post reads. "Azacca hops added in the boil give a smooth yet tangy kick to this rich American wheat ale, and a touch of crystal malt makes for a full copper ale."

Sadler, then 24, was killed in a single-car crash while returning home from a kicking camp in Wisconsin. Police say Sadler's car lost control on wet pavement, then left the roadway and struck a tree. He was pronounced dead at the scene.

Nebraska punter Sam Foltz also died in the crash, and LSU kicker Colby Delahoussaye was transported to the hospital with injuries.

A graduate of Forest Hills Northern High School, Sadler was a four-year starter for Michigan State from 2011 to 2014. He ranks second in school history in both punts (268) and punting yards (11,307).

He was a semifinalist for the Ray Guy Award, given to the top punter in college football, in 2013.