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

 
4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Kevin Conway

Maple is long gone

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Jason D

Still pretty good 4 years later.

4.5

over 2 years ago

 

Sean Gilmartin

Still pretty good 4 years later

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Glen Swartout

Trying to buy less and keep chipping away on the cellar…. Will revisit this with another bottle in 6 months I’d say it’s hanging tough

4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Ale Review

The vintage is holding up very nicely. #Craftbeer

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Xian Yu Y.

After 3 year still tastes amazing

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Mike F

#founders. Awesome

4.75

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Andrew

Strong bourbon nose. Maple syrup has mellowed out.

4.75

over 2 years ago

 

Steve Tumblin

A sipper for sure.

4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Rasmus Lindersson

4 years in my cellar. A lot better now. Not as sweet as when new.

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White Chocolate

Startin my day!!! 🏈🏈🏈🍻🍻🍻

3.75

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Jack M.

Seemed appropriate for a pre wedding beer

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Eric W

Color is getting, hmm, earthy. Probably past it’s prime but still drinkable. Everything is soft and melded. Still packs a punch.

4.0

over 2 years ago

 

Iiro Sammalkorpi

Quite sweet, maple syrupy and boozy. Very good and warming.

4.25

over 2 years ago

 

Scott

Ignore the non melting ice cubes. I am on a tight schedule.

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Charles N

4 years old and still incredible

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
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Michael Elberson

In honor of the wife’s birthday

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Chris

So good so good so good!

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Sue B

The bomber aged really well and I may consumed the entire thing 🤪🍻

4.75

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4.5

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Adam T.

Sweet up front, heat in the back. Fantastic balance.

4.25

almost 3 years ago

 

Joseph A.

Bastard Purge.

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almost 3 years ago

 

phil gibbs

Time ... works its wonders

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

David Ely

Last one I have. They were great while they lasted.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
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Rod Man

Fell off a bit but drinkable

3.75

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Cassidy S

Holding up nicely.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
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BK Monster

Aged really well. Can’t believe I was able to hold onto it for so long.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

J Shayf

Nice find from big c’s in their cooler. Sometimes that place is a decent Time Machine beer wise.

4.0

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4.5

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Ryan Begor

Wow that’s aged well

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Kevin S.

18th wedding anniversary! Great beer! Aged very well. So smooth. Lacing coats glass as you drink. Wonderful display of maple, molasses and balance between sweetness and booze. BO 08/13/18

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
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nick bates

So balanced. Sweet barrel malty smooth boozy. Aged out perfect. Still one of the best ones from founders

4.75

almost 3 years ago

 

Steve Mason

Delicious, maple has mellowed out

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John Redner

Seems to be getting better with age. Lots of molasses, caramel and pancake syrup. Also very syrupy texture.

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James Wallace

Holds its flavor better than Backwoods when "aged"

4.5

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Cora H.

Love when andrew m. brings home fun finds!

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 
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Benjamin Meyer

🔥😍

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Robert V.

Boterzoet siroop

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Trevor Mattarella

Still holding up very well 4 years later! Very nice! 🍻

5.0

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

 

John Black

4 years old - aging well 👌

5.0

almost 3 years ago

 

Dan Halling

Oh yeah.

4.5

almost 3 years ago

 

Brandon Lish

Breakfast beers and whataburger, football is back baby! Maple syrup sweetness, rich bourbon flavor without the heat (age prob helped with that), burnt sugar, and Barrel woodiness

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Jaime

Gusher but still tasty.

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