Curmudgeon Old Ale (2016)

Old Ale

Think classic seafaring ports, local pubs and weathered old fishermen. This old ale is brewed with molasses and an insane focus on the malt bill, then oak-aged. The result is a rich, malty delight that's deceptively smooth and drinkable.

ABV

9.8

Rating

3.95843

Rating count

9,592

Last updated

almost 5 years ago

 

Martin Mellberg

Är normalt bättre men denna har tappat lite.

3.75

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almost 5 years ago

 

Tom Braathen

Starkvinstoner en masse!

4.0

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Jacob M.

Think this guy peaked a couple of years ago, but it's still enjoyable

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3.75

almost 5 years ago

 

Jesse Vanvoorhis

12.30.2016 bottle date. Sooooo good.

4.5

almost 5 years ago

 
4.0

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Josh L.

My last one of the four pack went out in style, founders just just sell these things at 4 years old and I'd buy them

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rob

$3 a bottle at Rustico

3.75

almost 5 years ago

 

kristian

Leather, red apple, sweet alc, pound cake, sultana aromas, med body, light alc kick, cereal, dried fig, red apple peel, clay, Cedar flavours

3.5

over 4 years ago

 
4.25

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Erik G

Outstanding

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4.0

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Mikael Andersson

Ett par år efter bäst före datum men inte smakar den illa. Sötma som bonsbons och sedan kommer lite lakrits

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Stephen R.

Interesting style of beer. Molasses and oak aged Old ale. I need to drink a few to decide yay or nay. Very good for a change of flavor.

3.5

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jim green

Lots of old school flavors. Figs +or raisins. Some bitterness but also sweetness from the molasses. Flavor intensifies as it warms. Glad I got a crowler and was relatively inexpensive. Enjoying the shit out of this.

4.0

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Michael Erickson

Held up surprisingly well in the keg. Upfront molasses and then fig/toffee and a slightly bitter finish.

4.25

over 4 years ago

 

Marc T.

I’ve been sitting on this one awhile.

4.5

over 4 years ago

 
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Jeff Miller

Molasses throughout this old ale

4.0

over 4 years ago

 

Luke Schuttenhelm

I am not sure my beer cellar is doing the trick, taste okay with age.

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Ben Bohanko

Super smooth and sweet molasses

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Jeff Risley

Doing a comparison tonight

4.0

over 4 years ago

 
3.25

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Malin Gilborne

Lagrad sedan 2016, tappat kolsyra och blivit lite platt.

2.75

over 4 years ago

 

Mats Andersson

Tung, söt, maltig och spritig.

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Ian S.

Aged wonderfully. Last bottle. I’ll miss you!!

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skott brown

Classic aged old age. Right out of the cellar temp. Malted, dry oak with slight dark cocoa finish

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Shaun H

Aged five years.

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Craig Altobello

Not much to compare too as this 5 yr aged Old Ale is my first go round with the Curmudgeon. Wish I snagged enough to try at the 1 & 2 yr marks. Bitterness still lingers even with malt on the main stage. A toffee figgy pudding. Thick body with mellow booze

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4.5

over 4 years ago

 

Eli S

I so miss this beer. One of my very favorites.

4.25

over 4 years ago

 

Erik Cedergren

Another one that has improved with age. #springcleaning

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Alexander Boström

Kola, fikon och massor av malt. Mycket najs

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John McCurdy

#raidingjoescellar

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4.5

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Jack Arnold

BD Shifty... Tastin' Great' 🍺

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Phill Adam

This aged to a dangerously drinkable beer

4.5

about 4 years ago

 

David Wynstra

Intriguing flavor profile mellow flavors from the ageing process

4.0

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Matthew Cepican

Aged well!

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Christer Petersson

Marzipan, hazelnut, oak, vanilla and dried fruit... Absolutely fantastic!

4.5

about 4 years ago

 

Chris Pfaff

A little chunky but drinking nicely

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Peter Lassen

Fremragende øl

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Tony Kales

Damn this is smooth as anything. Cheers 🍻

4.5

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Brian R

Worth the wait !

4.5

almost 4 years ago

 

Dana

Opened on August 23, 2021. Boy did this age well.

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Robbie Asplund

I hate breaking into my cellar like this, but oh my god this stuff is so piquant and delicious. This world needs more Old Ales…

4.5

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nick bates

Sweet Molasses creamy. Drinking real good. Thanks John

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over 3 years ago

 
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Randy D

Not 100% sure but I think this is from 2016!

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Brian Howk Jr.

Old ales even older. Not bad a lil oxidized. Molasses held up more prominent.

4.0

over 3 years ago

 
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over 3 years ago

 

Tony Soffiantini

Har blivit en helt annan skapelse efter typ fem-sex år. Betydligt mjukare och följsamt lenare. Ingen av Founders bättre om ni frågar mig.

3.5

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Luke Schuttenhelm

Past it’s prime.

0.0

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