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

Last updated

about 5 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Dan Halling

THIS is what I had!!

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Phil Hollander

This was great at a few years old. Just easy sipping, sweet boozy goodness. Thanks Geoff M.!

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Mike Fleck

This has aged very nicely. Malty, sweet, caramel, smooth…

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Tim Fortune

Bottled on 8.28.18, been hanging in the cellar for awhile. So good.

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Dan Halling

Simply elite!

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Ed Levine

Finally finishing the bottle. Love the stopper and the beer!

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Sean Chase

Thank you Rob S.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Brandon L.

Smells like history

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Mike Gresley

Excellent. Boozy, full-bodied, strong maple notes... Barrel conditioning duly noted.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

David C

$5 bottle special..

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Dr Solo

WoW

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Daniel Beerdbrother

Nr 7. Bäst före: 13/08/19. Inköpt nov 2018, senast drucken nov 2020. Söt malt, toffee, lite bourbon och fat. Rejäl sötma, maltig, karamell, lite bourbon och fat i slutet. Detta är nog den bästa från Founders, nånsin! Sista flaskan… 4,4

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Nubbs

This shit is amazing!!!

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Shaina

Aged so well. The maple really shines through

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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Håkan Döss Henriksson

Lite åt BW hållet. Gott. Söt, maltig karamell. Lite bourbon Bottled 2018-08-13

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Andrew M.

One of my favorites.

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Brad Mc

Last night....from deep in the cellar. Still tasting mighty fine....

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Kevin de Rijk

Lovely!

4.5

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over 3 years ago

 

Jameson Walker

Amazing. Excellent balance of oak and maple. Nice little booziness on the back.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Ry B

Amazing.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 

Ken Ward

Dated 8/20/18

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Lars

The Brewmaster at founders brewing Company must be extremely proud of this. I enjoyed this freshly bottled and I’m enjoying it after four years bottle aged in the cellar.

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
4.5

over 3 years ago

 

scott brown

Finishing maple 🍁syrup today in the snow 🥶 upnorth cheers with a maple brew to take the chill off love this old ale 🍺

4.5

over 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 

Brent S.

it aged well…

4.5

about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 

Scott Hanni

Super smooth and maple finish. Bottle date: 8-20-18.

4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Tyler M.

One of the first barrel aged beers I’ve ever had and still one of top favorites…

4.5

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about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 

Dan Halling

Aged for four years. Still TONS of character. Let’s brew another batch @Founders.

4.5

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about 3 years ago

 

Mary Mary

Патока, виски, ликёрны

4.5

about 3 years ago

 
4.5

about 3 years ago

 

David Ely

I’ll be so sad when I drink my last one of these. Luckily Backwoods Bastard is almost as good and made year round.

4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Jeff E

Maple aroma. Deep copper pour. Loads of bourbon, vanilla, and molasses. The sweetness of the maple is more pronounced. Had this in 2018 and 2020. Different flavors and experience each time. One more left in the cellar!

4.5

about 3 years ago

 
4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Dan Duguay

Malty sweet maple syrup delight. Great stogie beer which is a Metropolitan, a Nat Sherman stick.

4.5

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about 3 years ago

 
4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Roger S.

Oh my! Smooth, sweet and yummy.

4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Matt Ronko

Richness, fullness, delayed sweetness, rounded body and all the malt. Really. It’s ample malt. More malt than you really need but not as much malt as you really want.

4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Mike C

Nice deep garage fridge find. Better than I remember but I can barely remember last week.

4.5

about 3 years ago

 
4.5

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about 3 years ago

 

Paul H.

Should have put more of these in the cellar.

4.5

about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 
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about 3 years ago

 

Liz Sprout

Curmudgy from last night

4.5

about 3 years ago

 

Mike Fleck

Still tasty!

4.5

about 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Paul Koomen

Really nice. Herbal old ale with sweet smooth bourbon and syrupy flavors.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Dan Halling

Oh my. Top five.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

C S

😁

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Raeef E

Still holding up. Bourbon and maple right up front with practically zero barrel heat.

4.5

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almost 3 years ago

 

Mitch

Quite a sipper.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

T Losie

Pulled one out of the cellar (I assume it's my last one), but I am ECSTATIC to say it held up! Aged nicely. So smooth and flavorful!!!

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

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almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
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almost 3 years ago

 

Andris W.

Incredible

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Knut Ivar

Søtt som f

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Dan Halling

Oh yeah.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Batman =)

Wow! Impressive brew after a bit of aging. Super smooth mellow maltiness with hint of bourbon and maple. Wish I had another stowed away.

4.5

almost 3 years ago