Curmudgeon's Better Half

Old Ale

Curmudgeon is an old ale brewed with molasses and aged on oak; it becomes Better Half after aging—for 254 days—in bourbon barrels that have more recently been aging Michigan maple syrup. As a result, Curmudgeon’s Better Half is a bit sweeter than her miserly counterpart.

ABV

12.7

Rating

4.12707

Rating count

48,604

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Noah Kriz

We are not fucking Around at Gnr!!!

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Jason

Can always count on Corey for double digit ABV. Hit the spot tonight. Thanks.

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Andy T.

For 12.7% its real smooth, bourbon/boozy taste with molasses. Maybe not the best weather to drink. Would be great in winter.

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Robert Steen

Like boozy maple syrup

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Scott Kryder

Harsh boozy flavor and not blended well w molasses and maple syrup. Just not smooth.

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Robert S.

Thanks Brent!

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Jeremy Ginsberg

Vintage 2018

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Dan

3 years old now and I think at its peak. Was too sweet fresh, and now it's finally balanced. Bourbon is there still. Great beer.

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John Gould

Found the stash of "import beer glassware" originally from Checkers Lounge. (Didn't realize tempered glass was so worth the extra expense, so not many have survived!) Could NOT find the churchkeys, so it's a good thing Mr Perky stepped up to fill the gap

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LCI,

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Provost Drunk

Sweet maple syrup notes.

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Larry

A very good beer

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TooManyGlasses

Closing in on 3 years old - rich, sweet - bourbon, caramely maple, a touch of leather. Absolutely great.

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Mark Lowe

What a delicious ale!! The flavors are excellent.

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Eli S

First fantasy draft of the year!

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Preston

Cellared bottle from 2013. Zero complaints. Amazing brew.

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Adam Brenner

August 2018 dated bottle. Sweet, rich, a little malty with a warm smooth finish of bourbon and maple notes. One of the best cellar aged brews I've had in a while.

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Robert Church

Like a barleywine with less sweetness. Assume because of the flavor profile of molasses.

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Eric T.

Overwhelmingly sweet and strong bourbon flavors. Thick creamy consistency. Not my style.

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Delish

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Matthew Keller

My all time favorite beer. Creamy and full of maple molasses!

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