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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Aaron Gregor

Solid. Expected it to be more boozy for abv. Molasses, caramel, toffee notes there. Muted vanilla and maple.

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Randy H.

Only 1. Tastes like you think it would

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Martin v N

Zeer mooi schuim. Erg kruidig. Zoetig. Iets te bitter.

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Mark Smith

Sweet, boozy better half.

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Mike Youngberg

Maple is subtle ... sweet n boozy

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B E.

Syrupy flavor. Nice breakfast beer.

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Darryl Burgess

One of my Absolute Favorites from Founders! Cheers 🍻🍺🍻

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Peter Hauschild

Molasses. Maple syrup. Vanilla. Skor bar. Chewy. Super sweet. Malt palate bomb. For 12.7% it's really not that hot. Very heavy though. Pretty lightly cloudy reddish brown pour with a thick rocky beige head. Dessert beer. Awesomeness.

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Josh P.

The bourbon bites nicely and the maple syrup makes it sweet.

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Caleb R.

Incredible whiskey 🥃 beer 🍺 bomb

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Fredrik L.

Söt, stark och helt okej ;)

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James L.

Such as great barrel-aged ale! Amazing maple and molasses flavors with a great maple bourbon finish. Wonderful and warm.

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Jason S.

Couple days late from Duncan but on Oscars anniversary. Cracked open curmudgeon’s better half to remember these good pups (And the very recent passing of Douglas).

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Lot K.

Never tried an Old Ale but this pretty damn good

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Tex Vossen

2018 and loving it

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Johnathon M.

Brew day smores imperial stout

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Scott M

Brewing my version of a marshmallow graham cracker imp. stout

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David Johnson

Great for a book by the fire on a cold night. Wasn't cold enough tonight so I only made it through half before I got sleepy

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Jojanneke A.

Stroperige zoetheid, moet je van houden

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ALEssandro

Quando si scalda butta fuori tutto e la bevuta tende al dolce: legno,bourbon,alcool,prugne,melassa tanta. Da gustare con calma,le soddisfazioni arrivano senza minimamente stufare.

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John

2018 vintage has aged well. Not quite as sweet.

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sam b.

Not sure why its so much better this time but damn....

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Chris G.

It tastes good but damn is it strong. My weak-ass stomach won’t be able to handle much.

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Jeff Risdon

Scored two 4-packs today, gotta celebrate

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Patrick Hammack

Super Sweet

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Big G

Visiting a favorite!!🔥🔥🔥

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Dan Koch

Molasses, maple syrup, bourbon. This aged phenomenally.

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