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

Last updated

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Steve M.

Another great beer from Founders. This is lighter color than the KBS beers. But a thicker feel in the mouth. Sweet. More boozy on the finish than say the Mackinac fudge. I know it’s not a KBS. just comparing. I’d buy again

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Chris M.

Sooooo good

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Yotam Cohen

2018 release. Delicious! Light body with excellent molasses and dulce de ledge flavors.

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Andy

2Y || Expected this to be fresh, kinda bummed, but still excellent. I want fresh tho

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Solaire W.

Used to hate it but I like it now.

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Matt Peterson

Happy new beer!

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Paul Scheiner

Rich sweet and drinkable. A hint boozy but totally compensated by the maple, molasses and malt.

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Rob Passaretti

2018 vintage, drinking nice.

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Stephen Walton

Worth $5/bottle. May have to go get that 4pack to save. Wow.

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De Dolle

This beer is doing awesome. Just really enjoy this one. Probably should’ve gone 4.7

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Paul Wylie

This is what I needed after watching these lunatics on tv storming the Capitol.

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Matt R.

I needed this beer last night

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Tom vanHeel

Proeverij 4/4: Traditioneel volgt er weer een merkwaardig vierde bier. Old Ale stond nog niet op de lijst. Nu wel. Heerlijk stroperig toetje. Wel sterk spul!

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Roger Elizondo

Damn.... that’s good!!!

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Michael F.

Bourbon maple sweetness and strong

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Kevin S.

WINTAH!!!

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nick bates

Still amazing. Maple malty boozy. 1 left on the shelf. 2018. Will be looking for more soon. Barrel aged would be amazing

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Jasper W

De bourbon en maple syrup zitten heerlijk in balans waardoor je een zacht en zoet bier drinkt. Ook krijg je er een warm gevoel van. Puur genieten!

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Tomi Manhell

Been awhile without this, I wonder why? Old Ale is the emperor of all beer styles. And this particular Old Ale is & always has been amazingly deep & delicious. Coconut, whiskey, raisins, burnt sugar... Old Man’s Slut (as we call it) is a Legend✨🦉👊

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Steve Tumblin

Love this one!

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erik tB

VvAL2021

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Dan O.

Smooth and boozy, like John B!

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Naomi Van Rijswijk

Na 3 in de kast gestaan heerlijk bier rozijnen kers

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Mike Chastain

We all have our favorites. This is one of mine. Some say it's a little sweet, while others say it's a little strong with bourbon/oak. I love the complexity of the underlying old ale with bourbon and oak. The maple syrup's sweetness balances it all.

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Brent P.

Maple Bourbon barrel? You kidding me? Awesome flavour.

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Travis U.

Oh man. This is the real deal.

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Jason Beaird

First virtual Downtown Orlando UX event of 2021!

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Doug C.

Definitely sweet, a little bitter but in a good way

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Phillip Foleta

Just an awesome brew. Smooth as can be for 12.7, not to sweet with all the maple.

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Marcus K

Beautiful ruby color, nose reveals pastry-like maple notes, complex taste profile with dominant flavor of maple sirup, Bourbon and oak barrel, sweetness is well embedded and not too omnipresent, strong, intense, Brandy-like, Founders beers are Top Notch!

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José Henrique P.

Cerva fantástica ... para quem gosta de wisky mais ainda .... pegou o cask ...

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Janne Haikonen

Wonderful BA old ale.. the aging has improved already superb ale. High alcohol content pretty well hidden. Almost CBS feelings from the finer nuances of flavor.

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Scott B

This is the dessert’s dessert beer. Or as Doug would like to say, Curmudgeon’s maple whore.

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Arthur G.

Wowwwwww that’s good. Top three behind backwoods and boulevard

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Ray S

Fantastic ale! Slightly sweet with perfect combination of bourbon, chocolate, and molasses! Has a strong ale-esge aftertaste reminiscent of Lagunitas Brown Shugga!

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Andrew Plyler

DRY JANUARY IS FINALLY OVER!

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Chris Karstaedt

From Grand Rapids, Michigan

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Kyle Tuffley

God damn I love this beer. Smooth sweet molasses.

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