Brewed By:
Founders
Self-Defined Style:
Barley Wine 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 barley wine. We are especially proud of the balance in this beer making it deceptively smooth and drinkable at 9.3% alcohol by volume.
Best With:
Primarily thought of as a digestif, it turns out that barley wines have an affinity to lamb, venison and wild boar. Classic cheeses such as English and Vermont cheddars as well as aged Gruyeres from Switzerland. Caramelized desserts as crème brûlée and crepes as well as a good vanilla ice cream can finish a wonderful evening of food and beer.
Special Attributes:
Big Beer (+8.0% ABV)
Special Attributes:
Digestif
Special Attributes:
Vintage Beer (Evolves with Age) 
Comments
Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale
Dark, orange-red color. Aromas are light, sweet, somewhat caramelly, and hints of alcohol. Flavors include vanilla, cocoa, bourbon, bitter apricot, cream soda, moscato/grapes; very rich and complex. Mouthfeel is solid, but not thick. Slightly sweet flavors linger on behind the tongue.
Amber/ copper in color.
Very little aroma at first, but slight sweetness eventually.
Taste very sweet, but fellows as you drink it.