Founders - Curmudgeon Old Ale

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. The balance in this beer makes it deceptively smooth and drinkable at 9.8% alcohol by volume.
The 2006 bottled version has been aged in bourbon barrels.

The ABV is 9.8 and the IBU rating is ??
Style - Old Ale
Glass to use- Pint Glass, Snifter, Oversized Wine Glass
Delivery 12oz Bottle

Can be cellared for long periods, under the proper conditions.

The Pour - Pours a cooper color with a tan head. Good lacing.
Aroma - Malty and sweet.
Taste -  Same as the aroma with a hint of tobacco and a little hoppy suggesting this could be an American Barleywine.
Mouth Feel - Nice carbonation and heavy body.
Drinkable - A nice Old Ale though I would call it an American Barleywine.  When I purchased this brew I thought it was an IPA, after I poured it I realized it was something different.  I will buy this one again.

This beer pairs well with cheese.

This beer gets a Duper rating of A-.
BeerAdvocate Rating =B+
Ratebeer Rating =89