Curmudgeon’s Better Half (2018)

Old Ale

What tames an old ale like Curmudgeon? The tender embrace of oak and sweet maple, that’s what. The result is Curmudgeon’s Better Half, a harmonious matrimony of our deceptively smooth old ale brewed with molasses and time spent aging in bourbon barrels that have previously held maple syrup. Because all counterparts should be sweet, rich and utterly delicious.

ABV

12.7

Rating

4.16551

Rating count

27,509

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Klaus Petersen

En gnaven, gammel mands (curmudgeon) bedre halvdel er sød, stærk, blød og krydret. Masser af eg, bourbon og ahorn.

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Тимофей Агафонов

Кленовый сироп, бурбон, ореховая паста, немного мёда, карамель. Слащинка небольшая приятная. Вкусный эль.

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Владимир Власов

Аромат яблочно-кленовый и на фоне бочка. Сладость чуть выше средней. Тело сохранило свою высокую плотность. Алкашка немного сивушная на большом глотке ощущается.

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brooklyn

Кленовый сироп, карамель, вишневое варенье, бочка, вяленые груши в сиропе, немного бурбона. Сладко, мягко, крепко, вкусно. 92/100

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Nathaniel DeCarlo

Aged in maple syrup bourbon barrels. Bottle date 8.21.18

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Jim

Great barrel aged flavor. Brewed with molasses and aged in maple syrup bourbon barrels. Thanks Bud!!

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Gary Chierici

This 2018 bottle aged well. Boozy with notes of molasses and maple syrup, the sweetness tones down the boozy ness . That for hanging onto the bottle Bud!

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Mette Wraa Nielsen

Agede in bourbon barrels that have previously held maple syrup, gives the beer a distinctive sweetness. Rich and delicious🍻

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Christopher Welty

Sticky sweet deliciousness

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Jamsie Scanlon

Just a little bit of Sarah's, nice.

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Tommy V

These are so good. Molasses are center stage in this strong ale!

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A La M.

I prefer this fresh.

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Rich W

By far my best beer of the week! Sweet, smooth, caramelly, and simply amazing!

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Dannie Hasselbring

Is that really art? I think not 🤷🏽‍♂️ This beer is delicious. On the edge of a 5 for me. Headed towards Nacogdoches, TX tomorrow. Cheers 🍻

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Elver

Muy empalagosa. Toffee Imperial doble. Como para echárselo a un jokeis.

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Scrum T.

Has aged nicely, still boozy but the old ale shining through with some sweetness/caramel. Not shabby.

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Julian D.

A sweet, but boozy pour.

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Erik Kvarna

Found a 2018 bottle at Total Wine. Starts with the maple and finishes with the bourbon. DDelicious. Don't drink in an empty stomach. Three years of aging worked in this beers' favor and it is strong. Maybe even stronger than Dogfish head 120 minute IPA.

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Brian Foster

Delicious deep notes of molasses and maple syrup, with a nice oak finish from the barrel.

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Alex M.

Tasty and boozy wish the maple was more intense.

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Chris G

2 plus years of age and a bigger barrel, great molasses although not as sweet as original. Really held up well, think I’ll age the next one another 2 years.,

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Vincent Valdes

Founders PARTY!!!!

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Mark Horn

Muy bien!

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WaDouP

Un petit délice qui a bien vieilli, ça a même chassé l'alcool ! C'est bluffant comme tout se mélange bien : mélasse, sirop d'érable, chêne, Bourbon. Riche, réconfortante, sweet, manque plus que les pancakes et le bacon 🥓 On est rarement déçu par Founders

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Jenelle H.

Super caramelized now, smooth and warming

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Jim H

Oh my my. I really love this brew. Better with age 😜

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seth c.

Made maple bacon and pancakes for dinner. It was a fitting beer.

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Jesse M

Sweet after a wee bit in the cellar

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Michael Obert

Today I celebrate 2 years with my beautiful, brewer wife. A rough time with the pandemic, but we're going strong and looking forward to many more. I can think of no more appropriate beer on this day; love you babe!

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Brad G.

Very delicious. I can taste the maple syrup. Very smooth and thick. A fav.

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Eric Ark

No one else can get it besides me and Jack white! Hahaha. Or guys need to come visit

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Zachary Decker

Still love this one. Always holds up

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