Thursday, November 10, 2011

Founders Curmudgeon Old Ale: Review


Founders Brewing Co.
Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA
9.8% abv
50 IBU’s

I feel a personal connection to this ale for some reason. 

Make sure to swirl the bottle with the last 1/3 of ale in the bottle so to kick up the sediment and this will improve the head on the ale.

Appearance: deep hazy flat amber with a one finger light tan head that leaves plenty of lacing on the side of the glass.

Aroma: sweet roasted caramel, buttered light brown sugar, light hoppy note, fairly light from what I expected.  When the ale warmed up I noticed a bourbon ball candy note.  Yeap, the nose becomes a little boozy as it warms.  

Flavors: sweet roasted caramel and stone fruitiness with a dusting of coconut on the front; floral, kind of piney, bitter hops on the mid-palate and finish.  Sweet soil earthy tone with a slight bourbon barrel oak cask (probably the alcohol is making me think of that).  It is a sipper. 

Mouthfeel: sticky hops making it slightly syrupy, bitter notes cling to the palate for a linger aftertaste nothing overwhelming, low carbonation, good medium-full body, soft wool like texture, big malty body with

My Strength Rating: 6.5 – medium-full, the alcohol kicks it up a bit.

To the Point: a nice combination of malty tones and then the hops kick in to add some interest.  Not for everyone. 

Pair this with a cigar that has a coffee like profile. 

Just read on the Founders web site that they used molasses and then it is oaked aged. 

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