Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale

Interestingly rich pour that doesn’t allow any carbonation to form. It won’t even allow you to see into the glass. Malty, with a refreshingly clean and snappy finish. Butterscotch. Alcohol. Well-crafted. Awesome.

Pours a deep red with a thin off white head. Aroma is sweet, like candied apples. Some caramel and other fruits as well. THe malts profile is very flavorful and impressive. Rich, A bit of hops in the finish. Considering the alcohol, the balance is very impressive. I can barely taste any. Saving a bottle for The Dude, and he better love it.

Hazy amber-brown color with pretty much no head, looks like unfiltered apple cider....I like that. Aroma is sweeter than I expected, caramel, fig and berries. Flavor is, in a word, warming. Lots of woody sweetness and lasting caramel flavor. The palate has a slight crispness at first, then is almost chocolaty smooth. I love old ales. The softness of them, rich flavor and all good grounded flavor. I sure do love them old ales.

I guess I’m one of the few that thinks this beer really sucks. It actually sucked so bad that I’m somewhat convinced it was a bad bottle.....but then again, I did buy a 4 pack and the others weren’t any better. Whatever the reason, this beer just doesn’t sit well with me. Didn’t enjoy the aroma or the flavor at all.

I think this is one of the best beers I’ve ever had. It pours a dark ruby with an eggshell head. It’s aroma screams apricot, and raisins,with a hint of toffee. The flavor is reminiscent of it’s aroma, very dark and sweet. It really does taste like candy. Cheers!