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Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale

Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale - Old Ale

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 Percentile 
97
overall
Brewed by Founders Brewing Company
Style: Old Ale

Grand Rapids, Michigan USA

bottled
common

on tap
common

Broad Distribution
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5593.78/5.03.77/5.09.8%94English pint, Snifter
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Commercial Description:
This Old Ale conjures up thoughts of classic sea fairing ports, there local pubs and the weathered fisherman that frequent them. In traditional style Curmudgeon is brewed with an intense focus on the malt bill creating a very strong, rich, malty characteristic and a sweetness indicative of its cousin the barleywine. We are especially proud of the balance in this beer making it deceptively smooth and drinkable at 9.8% alcohol by volume.
Editor’s Note - The 2006 bottled version has been aged in bourbon barrels.
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 Ungstrup (14724), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
6/103/57/103/514/20
May 7, 2007  
Bottled, 2006 version. A hazy amber beer with a beige head. The aroma is sweet malty with notes of hops and caramel. The flavor is sweet malty with strong notes of caramel as well as light notes of alcohol, and notes of whiskey, with a thick flowing body.


 Papsoe (14613), Frederiksberg, Denmark
4.3 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
9/103/59/104/518/20
May 1, 2007  
(Bottle 35,5 cl) Courtesy of sk8viking. Hazy, dark amber golden with a creamy, beige head leaving laces. Spicy aroma with distinct bourbon notes - I suspect Founders actually ADD bourbon here. Very full-bodied with sweet caramel malt and again these delicate, oaky bourbon notes. Absolutely wonderful. 290407


 omhper (12147), Stockholm, Sweden
3.9 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/59/104/515/20
Sep 2, 2009  
Bottled at Monk’s Café Wallingatan, Stockholm. Brownish amber, almost no head. Thick caramel covered in a wealth of wood. Mid-sweet with full body and cottony soft mouthfeel. Warming and flavourful with caramel, spun sugae, oak and vanilla. Light salty finish. Well balanced, mellow and malty.


 yespr (11613), Copenhagen O, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Nov 27, 2008  
12 fl oz bottle. Pours hazy brown with a fully gone head. Mild spiced and hoppy aroma. Sweet caramel malty flavoured with a light bitterness coming through. Mild caramel note. Lingering hoppy and caramel malty, dense, into the finish.


 fonefan (10868), VestJylland, Denmark
3.6 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/103/58/103/515/20
Apr 14, 2009  
Bottle 355ml.
Unclear medium amber orange color with a average, frothy - creamy, good lacing, mostly lasting, beige head. Aroma is moderate malty, roasted, caramel, light hoppy, orange, moderate yeasty. Flavor is moderate to heavy sweet and moderate bitter with a average to long duration. Body is medium, texture is oily, carbonation is soft. [20081122]


 MiP (8793), Sønderborg, Denmark
4.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/104/58/104/520/20
Dec 7, 2008  
Bottle, 9.3%. Very nice vanilla, oak, cigarbox aroma. Cloudy red orange colour. The flavour has a lot of vanilla, some coconut, hint of cream, all the nice stuff. Low bitterness, but balanced by the alcohol.


 joergen (8429), Frederiksberg, Denmark
3.7 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
8/103/57/103/516/20
Aug 28, 2009    Updated: Aug 29, 2009
Bottle at home. Hazy orange brown coloured with a small off white head, Sweet aroma of caramel and dried fruits with notes of bourbon. Sweet flavour of caramel, dried fruits, vanilla and hops. Hoppy finish.


 kp (8400), Woodstock, Georgia, USA
3.4 Aroma Appearance Flavor Palate Overall
7/104/57/103/513/20
Mar 8, 2009  

Name: Old Curmudgean
Date: February 18, 2009
Mode: Bottle
Source: Brusin Ales, Asheville NC
Vintage: 2008
Appearance: cloudy amber, fine off white head, streaks of lace
Aroma: sweet orange aroma with lots of earthy hops, deep rich malt, fruityness
Flavor: rich malt flavor, lots of earthy bitterness, touch of peppery alcohol, fruity sweetness is trying to emerge but needs time to develop
Aroma: 7/10; Appearance: 7/10; Flavor: 7/10; Palate: 6/10; Overall: 13/20
Rating: 3.4/5.0
Drinkability: 6/10
Score: **+/4



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