Founders Curmudgeon (Old Ale) - Founders Brewing Company

Displayed for educational use only; do not reuse.

BA SCORE
90
exceptional
-
2,066 Ratings

rAvg: 4.01
pDev: 11.47%
Reviews: 970
Hads: 1096

Ratings Help

Brewed by:
Founders Brewing Company

Michigan, United States

Style | ABV
Old Ale | 9.80% ABV

Availability: Rotating. bottle (909), on-tap (60), growler (1).

Notes:
50 IBU
Old ale brewed with molasses and oak-aged.

View: Beers (66) | Reviews (220) | Events (0)

Reviews

Sort by: Latest | High | Low | Top Reviewers | Show Hads:

« first ‹ prev | 1-25 | 26-50 | 51-75 | next › last »

Reviews by iDrinknewglarus:

iDrinknewglarus

Wisconsin

4.43/5 rDev +10.5%
look: 4 | smell: 4.5 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4 | overall: 4.5

A: Pours a murky red-orange. Really interesting to look at, no other beer I know of looks quite like this. The small, slighty tan head does not stick around too long after it is poured, but never disappears completely. It does lace somewhat for a high alcohol brew.

S: A total malt overload with alcohol to cut through the sweetness. It smells a lot like raisin bread. There is a bit of spice and bitterness coming through as well. Quite earthy, woody, and complex.

T: Not nearly as sweet as I thought it was going to be. You do get a distinct raisin bread taste just like you smell. And the alcohol is actually really well hidden for a malt forward beer. I think dirty bastard has more sweetness and alcohol than this one (although they are two different styles). The hop bitterness is pleasing and helps to clean off the palate. It really is quite enjoyable, quaffable, and hard to put down as it is a very interesting and pleasing taste.

M: Medium body. Sticky. Decent carbonation.

Overall I really enjoyed this offering from Founders. It is much more complex that I can put into words, and it is not at all alcoholic like the other reviewers have said. Beautifully crafted and the quality is outstanding, as always.

Serving type: bottle

11-16-2011 06:06:18 | More by iDrinknewglarus

More User Reviews:

tweezer159

Alabama

4.25/5 rDev +6%

05-21-2013 03:09:58 | More by tweezer159

ackeeper

Illinois

4.25/5 rDev +6%

05-21-2013 01:52:53 | More by ackeeper

hiphops24

New York

4/5 rDev -0.2%

05-21-2013 01:23:38 | More by hiphops24

Lionhawk

Iowa

4.25/5 rDev +6%

05-20-2013 02:58:14 | More by Lionhawk

PlayitAgain

New York

3.25/5 rDev -19%

05-20-2013 02:57:07 | More by PlayitAgain

Sark

Montana

4.25/5 rDev +6%
look: 4 | smell: 3.75 | taste: 4.5 | feel: 4.25 | overall: 4.25

Appearance- brown orange glow with bits of sediment dancing in the carbonation, a beige-tan head that slowly accumulates, laces down the glass

Smell- magnificent whiff of grainy breads with sweet malt undertone, light hop tinge

Taste- Excellent caramel and toffee malt sweetness with a breaded mid palate and slight hop-oiled finish. Notes of ripe fruits become apparent after a few sips (plums, dates). Slight yeasty aftertaste

Mouthfeel- medium bodied, velvety smooth

Overall- Really, really impressed with this brew. I heard a lot about Founders and this was my first try from the brewery. I can't wait to try others. This old ale is really big on flavor.

Serving type: bottle

05-20-2013 01:15:06 | More by Sark