Founders Curmudgeon (Old Ale)
Dropped a bottle of this into a Duvel snifter. So look, this is considered an "old ale" but for all intents and purposes, it is barleywine. Reminded me of Devil Dancer from Founders without the hoppiness and brightness. A: Looks like heavy apple cider. S: thick, rich, spicy, orange and alcohol T: Reminded me of some brews from Unibroue (Maudite, Don de Dieu) but a little heavier/more dense. M: Syrupy, medium-bodied, not too carbonated. D: I kinda miss it since its gone. Good drinkability, or I'm becoming an alcoholic and just can't tell. Seriously (and no offense, BTW) it is a fairly strong beer, but it handles you gently. I would gladly drink another, but I find the hoppiness of Founder's Nemesis (a chameleon of flavor) or Devil Dancer (hoppy and bright) more to my liking. If you prefer a slightly more subdued old ale/barley wine, then this may be perfect for you. I am a man of moods, and this is a great beer for slow heavy drinking (preferably near the sea). Is that wrong to say? Think deeply of the ocean and keep a four-pack in a cooler as the waves lap the shores at night. We are at one with the seas and stars.