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

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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

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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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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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Bryan Buss

This one is good!!

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Tim

Tjuh dik verdient denk, wat een dagen🤦‍♂️

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Nate Hodgson

Maple mostly gone, booze mellowed, solid old ale

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john edwards

One of my favorites.

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Patrick Dekker

Wauw! De maple syrup die in de bourbon vaten zat zorgt voor een heel mooi zoetje in dit bier. Man, wat een topper, veel te klein flesje.

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Craig

Drinking incredibly right now! Perfectly balanced, maple syrup and candy sweet bourbon. Only complaint is a touch thin. But that’s nitpicking a beer that’s far better after 2 years than fresh. Really impressed!!!

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Mike B

Aging nicely. Thinking it’s gotten better.

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Michael W

Maple and molasses, real smooth but still has a bit of booziness hanging around. Slayer - Undisputed Attitude (1996)

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Scott B

Maple still shines

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Matt S.

Good beer

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Doug H

Just as good as I remember it. Thanks Jimmy! From yesterday as well.

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brian prascius

Pulled an August 2018 bottle out of my cellar. Awesome copper color. Not much aroma for me, but nice and smooth with a hint of molasses and then bourbon at the end. Seems stronger than 12.7.

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