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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2.5

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Craig S

Still holding up!

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4.75

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Ale Review

Amazing how well this holds up with age. Enjoying Founders Curmudgeon’s Better Half (Vintage 2018) here at the Treehouse.

0.0

almost 2 years ago

 

Joe

Yes, this is from 2018. It aged well.

3.0

almost 2 years ago

 

Brendan Cole

5 years and it’s even better. Somehow, the maple has survived!

4.5

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Daniel Beerdbrother

Årets semesters sista öl, så varför inte? En av mina absoluta favoriter, dessutom på storflaska. Tack att du hittade på denna Joakim R.

4.25

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Ralph J

Didn’t age well Nathan B.

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John Parker

Drinking my 5 year bottle on its birthday!

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Aaron

A couple days past it’s fifth birthday. Still pretty decent.

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Dr. Mantis Tabogginn

Got better with time .. shits amazing

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almost 2 years ago

 

Chris Slavens

I'll take this over Bourbon County. Boozy barrel-aged stout goodness, but a little thinner and not quite as sweet. Found covered in dust in an out-of-the-way liquor store. A great find.

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greg m

Still a nice pour!

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Frits Noorman

Met Appie

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Robert

Boozy and sweet

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Jon Kolberg

Football Friday

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the whiskey kid

have long been fond of the old cantankerous one. this further tuned mate has matured beautifully.

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Carl Vanden Bosch

So damn yummy! One of my favorite Founders beers! Dragged one out to CO! Way fun visit! Such a beautiful State!

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Anker Jorgensen

It's now 5 years old, and so round and smooth, with a pleasant taste of raisins.

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Will Dull

Liquid raisins. Tad sweet.

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Brandon Skluzacek

Tasting it at 62F. She's a little hot/ Boozy/ Strong at that temp. Still drinking fine, though. Today's rating 4.25.

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Jason Dick

So much better aged

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Glenn Geers

Bottled 15 August 2018 😊And one left… Quite a bourbon hit! Maple almost gone.

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Erik Ahtola

Nydelig

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Alaina Kreger

Thanks Zach, this is AMAZING!

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Dan Dorrance

#bringoutyourdead2023. Thanks Sean.

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Daytona Tom

WoW! 5 years later and still awesome!!!

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Trevor Robinson

Cellared for 5 years. Aged really well!

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Roberto Burgos

Great beer last bottle cheers

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Randy Tschetter

Definitely in my Founder's Top 5

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Thijs van Delft

Tikkie te zoet, maar zo lekker

4.5

over 1 year ago

 

Kyle Scislowicz

Still really good.

4.5

over 1 year ago

 

Eibo Thieme

Dicht, sirupig-süß, ordentlich alt und aromatisch fassgelagert, durchaus herb im Hintergrund.

4.5

over 1 year ago

 

Simone Pribbenow

Malzig-süß, sehr dick fast wie Sirup. Würzig und aromatisch. Mir viel zu süß und stark. Sehr interessante Flasche ☺️

0.0

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Derek Schmitz

Almost 6 years old. Delicious. Great flavor. Maple. Slight bitterness. Boozy.

4.5

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Joshua Porath

Back of fridge find at dads. We’re cleaning house. Holy booze batman

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Per R

Min sista flaska. Riktigt fin. Maltig Knäckig och söt.

4.25

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Kyle Tuffley

Floaters... But so good.

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Esben F.

5 years in the cellar has left this beer smooth, deep, and balanced. No booziness or sharp edges.

4.75

over 1 year ago

 

Chris Church

Caramel nose. Sweet with a good head, strong hoppy backbone and notes of maple, nuts, caramel, toffee, and dates. Outstanding.

4.0

over 1 year ago