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Founders Curmudgeon Ale Recipe

This old ale is brewed with molasses, a robust malt bill, then oak-aged. The result is a rich malty delight that’s deceptively smooth and drinkable. Head Brewer Jeremy Kosmicki calls it a “nighttime sipper” and a respite from the hops-forward styles.

Jeremy Kosmicki, Founders Brewing Co. Aug 25, 2019 - 2 min read

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ALL-GRAIN

Batch size: 5 gallons (19 liters)
Brewhouse efficiency: 72%
OG: 1.092
FG: 1.019
IBUs: 50
ABV: 9.8%

MALT/GRAIN BILL

13 lb (5.9 kg) standard 2-row base malt
2 lb (907 g) Carapils
2 lb (907 g) Munich
8 oz (227 g) Crystal Dark

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