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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Kevin M.

Last night. Still really good.

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Reggie

Rum Runner (Jayme) will always be the best Founders had to offer, but this remains an excellent beer.

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Espen Sørensen

Nydelig! Lønnesirup, vanilje, karamell

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Ben Ahlersmeyer

Could still age longer but the maple is sweet

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Pim S.

Beetje cofie stout zacht van smaak smaakt naar meer en ik heb er maar 1

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Anthony Krull

Bottled 8/28/20

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Anthony Krull

Bottled 8/28/18. Somehow managed to delete the check in from yesterday, but here it is again

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Matt Headley

Wow really nice bourbon and maple sweetness comes through. The old ale is mellowed to a good means to transport this nice barrel aging and still have some backbone.

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J C

Boozy molasses. 👍🏻

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George Bentley

Chelsea 1-0 over Rennes at half time.

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Fro Do

Old Ale uit whiskeyvaten waar ook maple syrup in heeft gelegen. En dat is me daar toch iets moois geworden! Zachter dan een barleywine, veel vanille, kokos-achtig, hele zachte whiskey. Blijven toppers, die van Founders

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Daniel Beerdbrother

Drygt 6 månader sen senast. Fortfarande vuxengott detta! Stor, värmande bourbonton runt massa söt malt, melass, maple. Sött och GOOOTTTT!!! 4,5

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Rob Colton

Boozy rich and smooth, with 2 years on it, YUM! Capping off the weekend of celebrating my better half 😁

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Scott Emerson

Boozy, vanilla nose. Rich, caramel roasted malt. Boozy, barrel flavor. Smooth. Caramel, vanilla, light maple finish. Great BA old ale. 8.14.18 bottle

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Dan B

Lovely beer. Maple aromas, smooth bourbon notes, warming, but no burn

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Vivek Gupta

Rich in flavor & slightly sweet as always

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Jason Stauder

Advent Day 10

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Mike D

Glad I bought so much of this, is mellowing in a most delicious way. Very smooth

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Jamie VR

Dude.

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Rob Mayer

Wow, this has aged really well! Delicious! Thanks, Kyle F. !

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Basement Online

LCI. Nu die wat ouder is nog beter in balans.

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Stephanie S

12/31. Happy New Year! Eggnog gone..."Where's the rum gone?!"

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Vadim

Вкусняшка!!!

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David H

Curmudgeon's Better Half as presented by Harmon's Better Half! BANG!

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Chad A. Shull

Such a great beer

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Dan King

Can definitely smell a little syrup. Definite maple syrup any with the bourbon. Sweet and boozy with the syrup taste lingering a bit.

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Erik H

Zoet, maar caramba, wat een spul 😍

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Josh M

Hey, look! It's me and Kristin! We look pretty good when we get old(er)

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Marcial Besinaiz

A very smooth ale aged in bourbon barrels with maple and molasses notes. Just enough sweetness to balance all out nicely. Mouth coating and gets better with every sip...cheers! Thanks Chris M.!

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Jessie Martinez

Better with age

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Ryan K.

As advertised and excellent

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Joe B

Definitely worth the wait. Boozy bourbon has mellowed nicely. Scotch ale like caramel sweetness. ABV 12.7% and a slow sipper. Very enjoyable.

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BeerSommelierGR

Aromas of alcohol, toffee caramel, brown sugar, bread, malts, dried fruits and vanilla from oak barrels. Flavors of maple syrup, caramel, vanilla, raisins, alcohol and some whiskey. Boozy and bittersweet aftertaste. Very full body with a rich head.

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